FacetWP - Schedule Indexer Addon

Schedule Indexer is an add-on that enables periodic re-indexing of FacetWP content using WordPress WP-Cron functionality. It automatically triggers full re-index events on a configurable schedule, with hourly execution as the default setting. This allows content indexes to be refreshed automatically without manual intervention.

Key Features

• Scheduled Re-indexing - Triggers automatic full re-index events using WP-Cron at specified intervals
• Multiple Built-in Schedules - Supports hourly, twice-daily, daily, and weekly indexing schedules
• Custom Schedule Support - Allows creation of custom cron schedules with user-defined intervals using the cron_schedules filter
• Automatic Indexing Control - Provides option to disable automatic single-item indexing to prevent concurrent indexing events
• Hook-based Configuration - Uses facetwp_index_schedule and facetwp_indexer_is_enabled hooks for customization via code
• Indexer Statistics - Displays when the indexer last ran through the "Show indexer stats" button in FacetWP settings
• WP Crontrol Integration - Compatible with WP Crontrol plugin for monitoring and debugging cron schedules and events
• Programmatic Triggering - Supports programmatic re-indexing through the FWP->indexer->index() function for custom implementations
• Server Cron Compatibility - Can be replaced with server-based cron jobs for more reliable scheduling independent of front-end activity
• WP-CLI Support - Works with WP-CLI indexing commands for server cron integration and partial re-indexes

Best For

Schedule Indexer is ideal for websites using FacetWP that need automated, recurring index updates without manual intervention. It works best for sites where content is regularly updated and the index needs to stay current on a predictable schedule. This add-on is particularly useful for sites that want to separate automatic single-item indexing from scheduled full re-indexes, or for those seeking to implement custom indexing intervals tailored to their content update patterns.