Should I enable Managed Cron on Faaaster?
Managed Cron is set from the site's Server tab. It runs WordPress scheduled tasks server-side at a fixed interval, instead of depending on traffic.
The interface explains it this way: "Run WordPress scheduled tasks server-side at a fixed interval, even when your pages are served from cache. Replaces the default WP cron that only fires on uncached traffic."
Why it matters
WordPress's native cron only fires when a visitor loads a page that is not cached. But Faaaster caches your pages to serve them fast: your scheduled tasks — scheduled posts, plugin backups, email sending — may never fire.
Managed Cron removes this dependency.
Turning it on
- Open the site, Server tab.
- Managed Cron section.
- In the selector, replace Disabled (default WP cron), the default state, with an interval.
Choosing the interval
The interval is configurable. The selector offers:
Setting | Effect |
|---|---|
Disabled (default WP cron) | WordPress goes back to its native cron, triggered by uncached traffic. |
5 min | For a site where tasks must run quickly — online store, transactional emails. |
15 min | A good compromise for most sites. |
30 min | Editorial sites with scheduled publishing. |
60 min | Brochure sites, where tasks aren't urgent. |
An interval change is applied within a few seconds, without restarting the site. It's a risk-free setting: you can adjust it as many times as you need.
Which one should you choose?
Start with 15 min. Go down to 5 minutes only if you notice that tasks run too late — an order email, for example. A short interval puts load on the server more often, with no benefit if your tasks aren't urgent.
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Updated on: 10/03/2026
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