automation
What is Instant Trigger?
A trigger that fires in real time via a webhook the moment an event occurs, with no delay between the event and the automation starting.
In plain English
Instant triggers use webhooks to start your automation the moment something happens — no waiting. When a new order is placed, the Shopify webhook fires instantly and your Zapier or Make automation begins processing within seconds. This is crucial for time-sensitive automations like fraud alerts, immediate confirmation emails, or real-time inventory updates. Compare this to polling triggers, which can have delays of 1-15 minutes.