Why Real System Cron is Crucial
Disabling WP_CRON in wp-config.php and triggering wp-cron via server crontab eliminates visitor page load latency on scheduled post publishing.
WordPress
6 min read
Aug 25, 2026
WordPress Cron (wp-cron.php) vs Real System Cron: Preventing Traffic-Based Delays
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Published by ZodHost Engineering Team
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Disable default visitor-triggered wp-cron.php and configure a reliable system crontab to execute scheduled WordPress jobs every 10 minutes.
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