Optimization

Heartbeat Control

Control WordPress Heartbeat API frequency to reduce server load by limiting automatic background AJAX requests in admin dashboard, frontend, and post editor

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Key Features

Control WordPress Heartbeat API frequency to reduce server load by limiting automatic background AJAX requests in admin dashboard, frontend, and post editor

  • Configurable heartbeat frequency
  • Option to disable heartbeat everywhere
  • Admin-only heartbeat disabling
  • Dashboard-only heartbeat disabling
  • Server load reduction

Real-World Use Cases

Reduce Server Load

Limit Heartbeat API frequency on shared hosting to prevent excessive AJAX requests from draining server resources during peak traffic.

Multi-User Sites

Optimize Heartbeat for sites with 20+ simultaneous editors to prevent admin slowdown from constant post locking checks.

Low-Resource Hosting

Disable or slow down Heartbeat on budget hosting plans where frequent AJAX calls impact site performance.

How to Use

Configure heartbeat frequency and location in the module settings. Choose to reduce frequency or disable it entirely to reduce server load.

Benefits & Impact

Time Savings

Automates manual tasks and streamlines your workflow

Performance Boost

Improves site speed and database performance

Better UX

Provides a better user experience

Easy Maintenance

Simple setup with minimal ongoing maintenance

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