# every
The `every` trigger event fires periodically at a specified interval, used for polling.
## When It Fires
At regular intervals specified in the [`hx-trigger`](https://four.htmx.org/reference/attributes/hx-trigger) attribute (e.g., `every 2s`).
## Event Detail
Empty - no additional context provided.
## Example
```html
<div hx-get="/status" hx-trigger="every 5s">
Status updates every 5 seconds
</div>
```
```javascript
htmx.on('every', (evt) => {
console.log('Polling:', evt.target);
});
```
Useful for live updates, status checks, and real-time data display.
Periodic polling trigger
The every trigger event fires periodically at a specified interval, used for polling.