Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Heartbeat Control by WP Rocket currently ranks #552 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #542, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- It is averaging 127 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 9% versus the month before (117/day).
- The latest release, v2.0.1, shipped on Aug 31, 2023 (1,096 days ago) — release #15 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #552 |
| 2026-07-31 | #544 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 80,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 80,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-29 | 69 |
| 2026-07-31 | 118 |
| 2026-06-30 | 161 |
| 2026-05-31 | 57 |
| 2026-04-30 | 163 |
| 2026-03-31 | 155 |
| 2026-02-28 | 123 |
| 2026-01-31 | 138 |
| 2025-12-31 | 97 |
| 2025-11-30 | 59 |
| 2025-10-31 | 127 |
| 2025-09-30 | 149 |
| 2025-08-31 | 65 |
| 2025-07-31 | 106 |
| 2025-06-30 | 113 |
| 2025-05-31 | 87 |
| 2025-04-30 | 164 |
| 2025-03-31 | 126 |
| 2025-02-28 | 180 |
| 2025-01-31 | 261 |
| 2024-12-31 | 73 |
| 2024-11-30 | 208 |
| 2024-10-31 | 160 |
| 2024-09-30 | 149 |
| 2024-08-31 | 97 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | WP Media |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.1 |
| Versions released | 15 |
| Last updated | 2023-08-31 |
| Added to directory | 2014-11-16 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.3+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Allows you to easily manage the frequency of the WordPress heartbeat API.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Heartbeat Control by WP Rocket?
WordPress.org reports 80K+ active installs.
How popular is Heartbeat Control by WP Rocket?
As of August 31, 2026, Heartbeat Control by WP Rocket ranks #552 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #542.
When was Heartbeat Control by WP Rocket last updated?
Heartbeat Control by WP Rocket was last updated on August 31, 2023 (version 2.0.1). It has shipped 15 releases in total.
Who makes Heartbeat Control by WP Rocket?
Heartbeat Control by WP Rocket is developed by WP Media. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2014.
