automation
What is Polling Trigger?
A trigger that checks for new data at regular intervals (every 1-15 minutes) rather than responding instantly when an event occurs.
In plain English
Polling triggers work by repeatedly asking an app 'has anything new happened since the last check?' on a schedule. Most Zapier triggers work this way — checking for new rows, emails, or records every 1 to 15 minutes depending on your plan. While not as immediate as webhook-based instant triggers, polling triggers work with apps that don't support webhooks. If your automation isn't time-critical, the slight delay from polling is usually not a problem.