Definition
Full definition of polling
Polling is the fallback for apps that don't offer webhooks. A polling trigger hits the third-party API on a fixed interval and looks 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?
Tiny Command does not set polling intervals by plan. A scheduled workflow can run as often as every minute on any plan.
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