AJAX Heartbeat Tool vs zipaddr-jp
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
zipaddr-jp leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #711, ahead of AJAX Heartbeat Tool at #10,348. Over the last 7 days zipaddr-jp held its place and AJAX Heartbeat Tool climbed 57 places. zipaddr-jp has the largest install base, roughly 167× the next: 50K+ active installs against 300+ for AJAX Heartbeat Tool. Downloads this week: zipaddr-jp 3,741 and AJAX Heartbeat Tool 33. Ratings: AJAX Heartbeat Tool 4.5★ from 4 and zipaddr-jp 5★ from 6 reviews.
| Metric | AJAX Heartbeat Tool | zipaddr-jp |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #10,348 ▲ 57 | #711 ▬ |
| Active installs | 300+ | 50K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 33 | 3,741 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (4) | 5★ (6) |
| Last updated | Aug 13, 2021 | Aug 2, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.4.1 | 1.45 |
| Best rank on record | #9,539 | #704 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2014 | Dec 2013 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, AJAX Heartbeat Tool or zipaddr-jp?
By active installs, zipaddr-jp: 50K+ sites run it against 300+ for AJAX Heartbeat Tool, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, AJAX Heartbeat Tool or zipaddr-jp?
zipaddr-jp, at #711 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with AJAX Heartbeat Tool at #10,348. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are AJAX Heartbeat Tool or zipaddr-jp alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.