WP Heart Throb
Adds a beating heart to your toolbar
Solid choice
WP Heart Throb is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 73/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 3 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Heart Throb stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| beat | #16 |
| heart | #1 |
| jquery | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About WP Heart Throb
From the official readme · v1.1.0Description
Use this plugin to monitor the heart-rate of your WordPress installation.
WordPress uses an API called “Heartbeat” to monitor certain conditions and report to the user if something went wrong.
If your login cookie expires while you’re writing a post, for example, Heartbeat will open a modal window and allow you to log in again.
This plugin adds a small menu item to the WordPress toolbar that does the following things:
- Beats every 1 second to remind you about the API
- Throbs every interval of the Heartbeat API to confirm connection is active
Future versions of this plugin could add a drop-down to this menu with more information.
Installation
- Download and install using the built in WordPress plugin installer.
- Activate in the “Plugins” area of your admin by clicking the “Activate” link.
- No further setup or configuration is necessary.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get support?
Installation and usage: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-heart-throb/ Bugs and enhancements: https://github.com/stuttter/wp-heart-throb/issues
Where can I find documentation?
https://github.com/stuttter/wp-heart-throb/
Changelog
1.1.0 – 2026/09/16
- Avoid an undefined-array-key warning when Heartbeat data omits the plugin key
- Require PHP 7.4 and WordPress 6.4 or newer
- Declare compatibility with WordPress 7.1
- Add automated regression tests and contributor tooling
1.0.1 – 2017/01/03
- Improved throb animation
1.0.0 – 2016/12/23
- Initial release
Screenshots
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
FAQ
WP Heart Throb: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Is WP Heart Throb free?
Yes. WP Heart Throb is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Heart Throb safe to use in 2026?
WP Heart Throb is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 73/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Heart Throb?
WP Heart Throb is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,439 times since it launched in December 2016. It was downloaded 123 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Heart Throb work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested WP Heart Throb up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.4 or newer.
What PHP version does WP Heart Throb need?
WP Heart Throb requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was WP Heart Throb last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on September 17, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Who makes WP Heart Throb?
WP Heart Throb is developed and maintained by John James Jacoby.
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