Ensures that wp-cron.php is loaded per executing action to avoid exceeding the PHP's maximum execution time.
As of April 2026, WP Cron per Action is a WordPress cron plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 1.2K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.4+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2016. Last updated 9 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: WP Crontrol.
If there is an action scheduled for WP Cron with a heavy routine which consumes time, the rest loaded due actions will have less remained time and more chances to reach the PHP’s maximum execution time.
If you constantly keep getting the PHP error running out of execution time with scheduled actions, try this plugin and see if the problem goes away.
| WordPress | 3.4+ requiredTested up to 4.6.30 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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