Title: FastCron – Run WP Cron for free Author: fastcron Published: August 27, 2024 Last modified: March 6, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/fastcron/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3142091) # FastCron – Run WP Cron for free By [fastcron](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fastcron/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/fastcron.1.0.1.zip) * [Details](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/fastcron/#description) * [Reviews](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/fastcron/#reviews) * [Installation](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/fastcron/#installation) * [Development](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/fastcron/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fastcron/) ## Description This plugin will set up a free cronjob to run your `wp-cron.php` file automatically. Completely free, no registration required. It relies on the free cronjob service provided by [FastCron](https://www.fastcron.com/?ref=wp). Upon activation, it will send your site URL to FastCron, and they will create and run a cronjob every 5 minutes to visit your `wp-cron.php` file via this URL: https:// site-url/wp-cron.php?doing_wp_cron=1 **Features:** – Completely free, no registration required. – Simple and fast, just click activate and done. – View last 50 execution results on FastCron. This free plugin is suitable for your personal blog. If you manage several WordPress blogs/websites for your clients, please [register an account at FastCron](https://app.fastcron.com/signup?ref=wp) and set up your cronjobs there. Upon deactivation, the plugin will request FastCron to remove the cronjob to your` wp-cron.php` file. By using this plugin, you agree to their [Terms of service](https://www.fastcron.com/about/terms?ref=wp) and [Privacy policy](https://www.fastcron.com/about/privacy?ref=wp). ## Installation Upload the plugin to your blog, then click Activate it under Plugins > Installed Plugins. ## FAQ ### How to delete the cronjob at FastCron? When you deactivate the plugin, it will delete the cronjob. ### How to update cronjob URL? Please deactivate your plugin, then activate it again. ### I accidentally deleted the plugin without deactivating it first. Can you help? Please email support at fastcron dot com, we will help. ### I don’t see the “Cron logs” link on my plugin? The plugin have failed to create a free cronjob (duplicate or server error). Please email support at fastcron dot com, we will help. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/54adbef7857f52d54b6358e26f01129bda265032810e93901f39015ae4b3cc16? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Great free cronjob plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/greate-free-cronjob-service/)󠁿 [thuankkk](https://profiles.wordpress.org/thuankkk/) August 27, 2024 The plugin works fine. It doesn’t require registration with email or anything. [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fastcron/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “FastCron – Run WP Cron for free” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ fastcron ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fastcron/) [Translate “FastCron – Run WP Cron for free” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/fastcron) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/fastcron/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/fastcron/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/fastcron/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/fastcron/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.1 Tested with WordPress 6.9 #### 1.0.0 First version ## Meta * Version **1.0.1** * Last updated **4 weeks ago** * Active installations **100+** * WordPress version ** 2.9 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fastcron/) * Tags * [cron job](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/cron-job/)[cronjob](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/cronjob/) [web cron](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/web-cron/)[wp cron](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/wp-cron/) * [Advanced View](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/fastcron/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 1 5-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fastcron/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fastcron/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fastcron/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fastcron/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fastcron/reviews/?filter=1) [Add my review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fastcron/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fastcron/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ fastcron ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fastcron/) ## Support Got something to say? 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