Cron Doctor
See whether WP-Cron is late, stuck, or simply not being triggered.
Cron Doctor is a proposed WordPress plugin — See whether WP-Cron is late, stuck, or simply not being triggered. It is not available for download yet — 0 of the 55 votes needed have been cast. Vote to move it forward, or join the waitlist to be emailed on release.
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At a glance
- Status
- Collecting votes
- Votes
- 0 of 55 (55 to go)
- Requirements
- WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
- Integrations
- WP-Cron, WP-CLI diagnostics, email notifications
- Pricing
- Free · Free
- Build time
- ~3 weeks after threshold
The problem
Scheduled publishing, cleanup, and integrations fail quietly when WP-Cron does not run on time or an event remains blocked.
Who this WordPress plugin is for
WordPress site owners, support teams, and developers responsible for scheduled jobs.
Cron Doctor is a proposed WordPress plugin for WordPress site owners, support teams, and developers responsible for scheduled jobs..
It explains event health, recurrence, and trigger context without replacing a server scheduler or taking ownership of other jobs. The WordPress plugin stays deliberately narrow so teams can validate one repeatable job before adding adjacent workflows.
Proposed plugin features
What this WordPress plugin would include in an initial release.
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Health summary
Health summary gives the team a focused, reviewable way to act on this workflow.
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Event inspector
Event inspector gives the team a focused, reviewable way to act on this workflow.
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Late-job alerts
Late-job alerts gives the team a focused, reviewable way to act on this workflow.
Not in the first release
Kept out of scope on purpose, so the first version ships small and focused.
- Hosting cron configuration
- Background job processing
- Automatic repair of third-party tasks
Concept screens
What happens after you vote
Every draft follows the same path from proposal to release.
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Collecting votes You are here
The community decides whether this plugin gets built.
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Threshold reached
Enough votes — the draft enters the build queue.
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In development
Scope stays close to the published feature list.
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Ready to download
Waitlisted voters are emailed first, with download details.
WP-Cron, WP-CLI diagnostics, email notifications
WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
Free · Free
WP Crontrol, host cron panels, manual WP-CLI checks
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this WordPress plugin draft.
What does Cron Doctor cover?
It explains event health, recurrence, and trigger context without replacing a server scheduler or taking ownership of other jobs.
What is outside the first release?
The first release does not include hosting cron configuration.
Is Cron Doctor available to download yet?
No. Cron Doctor is a proposed WordPress plugin, not a finished download. It has 0 of the 55 votes needed before development starts.
What does Cron Doctor do?
See whether WP-Cron is late, stuck, or simply not being triggered. It is a WordPress plugin proposal published on DraftPlugins, where the community votes on which plugins get built.
When will Cron Doctor be released?
Estimated build time is ~3 weeks after threshold. Everyone on the waitlist is emailed as soon as it ships.
How much will Cron Doctor cost?
Expected pricing: Free · Free. Pricing for a draft is indicative and can change before release.
How do I get notified when Cron Doctor is ready?
Vote on this page and join the waitlist with your email. We only email you about Cron Doctor — release notes and access details.
What does Cron Doctor require?
Planned requirements: WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+.