Active installs
300+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#10348
Peak #9539
Downloads / day
8
prev 7
Downloads (7d)
33
All-time downloads
13.5K
Days tracked
94
1 day▼ 9
7 days▲ 57
30 days▼ 29
90 days▼ 791
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- AJAX Heartbeat Tool currently ranks #10348 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #9539, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.4.1, shipped on Aug 13, 2021 (1,901 days ago).
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | #10348 |
| 2026-09-30 | #10315 |
| 2026-08-31 | #9965 |
| 2026-07-31 | #9565 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | 300 |
| 2026-09-30 | 300 |
| 2026-08-31 | 400 |
| 2026-07-31 | 400 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | 8 |
| 2026-09-30 | 7 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 5 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 4 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Mikel King |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.4.1 |
| Versions released | 1 |
| Last updated | 2021-08-13 |
| Added to directory | 2014-04-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.8+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Provides a method of turning the WordPress heartbeat off as well as change some settings.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use AJAX Heartbeat Tool?
WordPress.org reports 300+ active installs.
How popular is AJAX Heartbeat Tool?
As of October 27, 2026, AJAX Heartbeat Tool ranks #10348 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #9539.
When was AJAX Heartbeat Tool last updated?
AJAX Heartbeat Tool was last updated on August 13, 2021 (version 1.4.1).
Who makes AJAX Heartbeat Tool?
AJAX Heartbeat Tool is developed by Mikel King. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2014.
