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Total downloads: 571
Active installs: 100
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 7/28/2025 (156 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 7/28/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.2
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.2

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Maintained • Last updated 156 days ago

50/100

Is Heartbeat Controller abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 156 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.2
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.2

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Developers

Abdur Rahman (Owner)2

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Description

“Heartbeat Controller” helps you reduce server load by managing WordPress’s built-in Heartbeat API. WordPress uses the Heartbeat API to make frequent background requests to admin-ajax.php, which can overwhelm your server especially on shared or VPS hosting.

This plugin provides a clean, user-friendly interface that lets you:
– ✅ Enable or disable Heartbeat API
– ✅ Adjust Heartbeat frequency (interval in seconds)
– ✅ Control behavior per section: Dashboard, Post Editor, Frontend
– ✅ Instantly apply changes without code

Ideal for performance-conscious site owners and developers.

🛠 No need to write a single line of code. Everything is controllable through the WordPress admin.

Features

  • Control WordPress Heartbeat activity from the admin panel
  • Apply settings independently for:
    • Admin Dashboard
    • Post/Page Editor
    • Frontend (theme side)
  • Choose from:
    • Allow (default WordPress behavior)
    • Disallow (disable AJAX polling)
    • Modify frequency (set custom interval, e.g., 60 seconds)
  • Built-in protection to prevent unsafe frequency (minimum 15s)
  • Lightweight and developer-friendly
  • Clean UI that follows WordPress standards

About the Developer

Created and maintained by “Abdur Rahman”, a WordPress developer passionate about performance, custom plugins, and helping businesses scale through fast and secure websites.

🔗 Visit My Portfolio

Need a custom plugin? Reach out for collaborations or freelance projects!

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
  3. Go to “Settings > Heartbeat Control” to configure options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Heartbeat API?

The Heartbeat API is used by WordPress to send periodic requests (every 15–60 seconds) to admin-ajax.php for tasks like auto-saving posts, syncing data, and showing logged-in user activity.

Why should I control it?

Frequent AJAX calls from the Heartbeat API can cause high CPU usage and slow down your site, especially if you or your users keep multiple admin tabs open.

Is it safe to disable the Heartbeat API?

Yes, but some features like autosave or post locking won’t work. For most sites, it’s safe to disable or reduce the frequency in the Dashboard or Frontend.

Will this plugin work with caching plugins?

Yes! This plugin complements performance optimization tools like WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, or LiteSpeed Cache.

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Screenshots

  1. Heartbeat Control Settings Panel

    Heartbeat Control Settings Panel

Changelog

1.0

  • Initial release
  • Allows full control over Heartbeat API in Dashboard, Post Editor, and Frontend
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