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title: "How to Manage Heartbeat Control API in WordPress?"
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# How to Manage Heartbeat Control API in WordPress?

## Key Takeaways

- Nexter Extension (Free) allows users to manage the frequency of the Heartbeat Control API on their WordPress site.
- Users can adjust Heartbeat Control settings for the WordPress Dashboard, Frontend, and Post Editor through the Nexter Extension.
- The Nexter Extension enables users to disable Heartbeat Control for specific options to reduce server load.

Do you want to manage how often the Heartbeat Control API runs on your WordPress site? By default, the Heartbeat API keeps a constant connection between your browser and the server to support real-time features like auto-saving posts, showing notifications, and handling session management. While helpful, this constant activity can put an extra load on your server. Adjusting how often the Heartbeat API runs can help reduce server usage and improve performance without losing essential functionality.

With the Nexter Extension (Free) plugin, you can easily manage how often the Heartbeat Control API runs on your WordPress site.

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## Learn via Video Tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy2tZnM6HaU&t=594s

## How to Manage Heartbeat Control API with the Nexter Extension?

To manage Heartbeat Control API with the Nexter Extension plugin, from the WordPress Dashboard, go to **Nexter **>** Extensions** > **Performance**.

Then go to the **Heartbeat Control **section, enable the toggle, and click on the gear icon (⚙).

![](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/enable-heartbeat-control-new.png)

It will open the Heartbeat Control pop-up. Here you’ll find three options - 

**WordPress Dashboard** - From here, you can set how often the Heartbeat Control API will send requests when you work in the WordPress Dashboard.

**WordPress Frontend** - From here, you can set how often the Heartbeat Control API will send requests when you work in the WordPress Frontend.

**Post Editor** - From here, you can set how often the Heartbeat Control API will send requests when you work in the WordPress Post Editor.

You can also disable Heartbeat Control for each option.

You can set the settings as per your requirements.

Once done, click on the **Save** button.

Now, as per your settings, the Heartbeat Control API will run on the specific locations.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What should I do if the Heartbeat Control API settings aren't saving?**
A: If the Heartbeat Control API settings aren't saving, ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify settings in your WordPress dashboard. Sometimes, caching plugins can interfere with saving changes, so consider clearing your cache or temporarily disabling such plugins. Additionally, check for any JavaScript errors in your browser's console that might be preventing the settings from being applied.

**Q: Can I customize how the Heartbeat Control API behaves for different user roles?**
A: The Nexter Extension allows you to manage the Heartbeat Control API for different areas of your site, but it does not specify customization options based on user roles. You can set different frequencies for the WordPress Dashboard, Frontend, and Post Editor, which can indirectly benefit different user roles by optimizing performance based on their activities.

**Q: What is the best frequency setting for the Heartbeat Control API to improve site performance?**
A: The best frequency setting for the Heartbeat Control API depends on your site's specific needs. For sites with heavy traffic or limited server resources, reducing the frequency of requests can significantly improve performance. A common practice is to set the Dashboard to every 60 seconds and the Post Editor to every 120 seconds, but you should adjust these settings based on your site's usage patterns.

**Q: How do I access the Heartbeat Control settings in the Nexter Extension?**
A: To access the Heartbeat Control settings in the Nexter Extension, navigate to your WordPress Dashboard, then go to Nexter > Extensions > Performance. From there, enable the toggle for Heartbeat Control and click on the gear icon to customize the settings for the Dashboard, Frontend, and Post Editor.