What this operation supports in WordPress
Monitors for new or updated user accounts, typically implemented by polling the WordPress REST API's users endpoint for accounts changed since the last check, since core WordPress doesn't push user-change events natively.
Implementation details
The users endpoint generally only exposes full user data to requests authenticated with sufficient permissions, so this polling requires an authenticated connection rather than public access.
Operational considerations
Because WordPress has no native webhook for this, relying purely on polling means there's an inherent delay between when a user account actually changes and when an automation detects it.
Use cases
Use cases include:
- Synchronize user life cycle with HR or IAM systems.
- Trigger onboarding tasks on new user creation.
- Audit user changes for compliance reporting.
- Automate entitlement adjustments based on external signals.