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Cron Setup and Monitor – Get URL Cron

By berkux

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Cron Setup and Monitor – Get URL Cron Review - In-Depth Analysis

Manage cron jobs effectively with URL execution and monitoring. Retry failures and receive email alerts for issues.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.72/10

User Rating

3/5 (based on 2+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to effortlessly define and manage cron jobs with execution URLs and WordPress shortcodes. It monitors cron jobs and retries failed executions as needed, sending status updates via email.

With 'Cron Setup and Monitor - Get URL Cron', you can add, edit, and delete cron jobs to request HTTP URLs or WordPress shortcodes at defined times with various intervals. Verify the retrieved result by checking for a required string or JSON field to ensure the request was successful.

The plugin displays all cron jobs in the WordPress installation, including those independent of this plugin. You can manually execute cron jobs and log requests, showing OK or FAIL status in a database-backed log. Email notifications are sent for each cron job execution, including start attempts and results, with an option to send emails only on failure.

Comparing to Alternatives

Cron Setup and Monitor – Get URL Cron is one option among several plugins designed to manage and monitor WordPress cron jobs. It offers basic scheduling features but faces competition from more established alternatives.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and straightforward configuration
Allows defining start times and repeat intervals
No known security vulnerabilities
Lightweight with minimal impact on site performance

Weaknesses

Occasional issues with recurrence settings changing unexpectedly
Lacks advanced scheduling features like fixed time slots
Limited user interface enhancements
No pro version with extended features

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews are mixed with a 3 out of 5 rating based on two reviews, showing a split between satisfaction and frustration.

Positive highlights

"Works as intended and is easy to configure" – JSG01
"Allows defining start times and repeat intervals effectively" – JSG01

Common complaints

Recurrence settings sometimes change to disabled without user input

Weaknesses

Inconsistent behavior in scheduling recurrence
Limited feature set compared to alternatives
No updates addressing reported issues

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple and lightweight cron scheduling plugin without the need for advanced features or paid upgrades.

Not ideal for

Users who require robust, reliable recurrence control or advanced scheduling options, or those who want active support and frequent updates.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic cron scheduling and monitoring capabilities sufficient for simple use cases.

Final Verdict

Cron Setup and Monitor – Get URL Cron offers a straightforward solution for basic cron job scheduling with a simple setup and no known security issues. However, its inconsistent recurrence behavior and limited features may hinder reliability for more demanding users.

While it may suit those needing minimal cron management, users seeking advanced control or guaranteed stability should consider more established alternatives with active development and support.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Cron Setup and Monitor – Get URL Cron plugin.

cron jobs

task monitoring

email alerts

Screenshots

FAQ

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