# Update Frequency
How frequently Activity Monitor should update its data, in seconds.
- Tested on macOS:
- Monterey
- Parameter type: int
- 1
- 2
- 5
# 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