WP Cron HTTP Auth

WP Cron HTTP Auth

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This plugin enables WP Cron on sites using HTTP Authentication.

How to use: Visit the plugin settings, enter your HTTP Auth credentials, save changes, and done.

Everything happens silently and automatically in the background.

New! Supports defined constants via wp-config.php (learn more)

Privacy

This plugin does not collect or store any user data. It does not set any cookies, and it does not connect to any third-party locations. Thus, this plugin does not affect user privacy in any way.

WP Cron HTTP Auth is developed and maintained by Jeff Starr, 15-year WordPress developer and book author.

Support development

I develop and maintain this free plugin with love for the WordPress community. To show support, you can make a donation or purchase one of my books:

And/or purchase one of my premium WordPress plugins:

Links, tweets and likes also appreciated. Thank you! 🙂

Details

Plugin code:
wp-cron-http-auth
Plugin version:
3.3
Author:
Outdated:
No
WP version:
4.7 or higher
PHP version:
5.6.20 or higher
Test up to WP version:
6.9
Total installations:
1,000
Last updated:
2025-11-19
Rating:
Times rated:
15
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