# Update Frequency

How frequently Activity Monitor should update its data, in seconds.

  • Tested on macOS:
    • Monterey
  • Parameter type: int
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# Set to 1

Very often (1s)

defaults write com.apple.ActivityMonitor "UpdatePeriod" -int "1" && killall Activity\ Monitor

# Set to 2

Often (2s)

defaults write com.apple.ActivityMonitor "UpdatePeriod" -int "2" && killall Activity\ Monitor

# Set to 5 (default value)

Normally (5s)

defaults write com.apple.ActivityMonitor "UpdatePeriod" -int "5" && killall Activity\ Monitor

# Read current value

defaults read com.apple.ActivityMonitor "UpdatePeriod"

# Reset to default value

defaults delete com.apple.ActivityMonitor "UpdatePeriod" && killall Activity\ Monitor