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WP-Cron vs Server Cron: How to Make WordPress Scheduled Tasks Reliable

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Updated: December 28, 2025 • Use this as a practical workflow. Provider dashboards change—adapt the steps to your UI.

Problem

WP-Cron runs on page loads, so low-traffic sites may miss tasks.

Solution

Disable WP-Cron and set a real server cron.
Test scheduled posts, backups, and email digests.

Next steps

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