Definition
Full definition of polling
Polling is the fallback for apps that don't offer webhooks. Tiny Command will hit the third-party API every 1-15 minutes (depending on plan) and look for new records since the last check. It's less timely than webhooks but works against any API. For high-frequency events, polling adds latency and consumes API rate-limit budget — webhooks are always preferred when available.
In practice
Polling examples
Pollable trigger
Some legacy CRMs only allow polling for new contacts every 5 minutes.
Used by
Apps that exemplify polling
See polling in action across real integrations.
FAQ
Common questions about polling
Can I change the polling interval?
Yes, on paid plans — down to 1 minute. The free plan polls every 15 minutes.
