AJAX Heartbeat Tool
Provides a method of turning the WordPress heartbeat off as well as change some settings.
The facts
- Rating
- 4.5★ from 4
- Active installs
- 400+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 13 Aug 2021
- Added
- Apr 2014
- Requires WP
- 3.8
- Tested up to
- WP 5.7.17
- Downloads
- 13,295
Our analysis
AI-assistedAJAX Heartbeat Tool is a WordPress plugin designed to manage the WordPress heartbeat API. It allows you to disable the heartbeat feature, which can improve site performance when multiple editors are logged in. The plugin also sets the heartbeat interval to 60 seconds and disables admin-ajax.php on certain pages.
This plugin is suitable for users who experience performance issues related to the WordPress heartbeat, particularly in multi-editor environments. It is straightforward to use, requiring no additional settings or configuration beyond activation.
Best for: This plugin suits WordPress users with performance issues due to multiple editors.
What it does well
- ✓Disables heartbeat feature to improve site performance
- ✓Sets heartbeat interval to 60 seconds
- ✓No settings or configuration required beyond activation
Where it falls short
- •Limited features and functionality
- •No options for customisation or advanced settings
Verdict
AJAX Heartbeat Tool offers a simple solution for managing the WordPress heartbeat API, but its limited features may not meet the needs of all users.
From the developer
Mikel King's own description of AJAX Heartbeat Tool, lightly tidied.
Provides a method of turning the WordPress heartbeat off as well as change some settings. We use this plugin at RD because the heartbeat was clobbering site performance when more than one editor was logged into the CMS. In the future I plan to add the ability to adjust the settings.
- Disables admin-ajax.php except on the posts, post edit & quick edit pages
- Disables hearbeat autostart
- Sets the heartbeat interval to 60 seconds
Arbitrary section
This is my arbitrary section. There’s really nothing special to add because this is truly a simple plugin with no settings or configuration. Turn it on and block the iframe content thieves. Much of this can also be achieve by working with a good hosting provider. If you are board then head over to my content site JAFDIP.