Cron Jobs

How to disable specific plugins during cron activities

You can prevent unnecessary plugins from running during cron jobs to improve performance and avoid potential conflicts.

  • Go to Freesoul Deactivate Plugins > Miscellaneous > Cron Jobs
  • Uncheck the plugins that should not run during the cron jobs
  • Save your changes
By Plugin menu item

⚠️ Warning

  • Test before disabling: Some plugins may be required for cron-based tasks, like backup or cache clearing plugins.
  • Avoid breaking essential processes: Make sure not to disable plugins that your cron jobs rely on, otherwise scheduled tasks may fail.

✅ Cron Jobs Checklist

  • ☐ Identify which plugins are essential for scheduled tasks
  • ☐ Uncheck only non-essential plugins
  • ☐ Save changes and monitor cron job execution
  • ☐ Check for errors in logs after making changes

Real-world examples

  • Backups: Keep backup plugins active during cron jobs; disable builder, analytics, or frontend plugins.
  • Cache clearing: Keep caching plugins active but disable frontend-heavy plugins like sliders or popups.
  • WooCommerce updates: Keep WooCommerce and payment plugins active; disable unnecessary admin plugins.

Tip: Disabling unnecessary plugins during cron jobs improves performance and reduces server load.