The Customer Grid indexer has a unique behavior compared to other indexers. Which statement accurately describes the operational mode of the Customer Grid indexer?

Question

Options

• AIt only supports "Update on Save".
• BIt only supports "Update by Schedule".
• CIt supports both "Update on Save" and "Update by Schedule".
• DIt must be reindexed manually via the CLI.

• A
  71% (20)
• B
  7% (2)
• C
  18% (5)
• D
  4% (1)

Explanation

The Customer Grid indexer is a special case in Magento 2 - it is hardcoded to operate exclusively in "Update on Save" mode, meaning it updates the customer_grid_flat table immediately whenever customer data changes. Unlike other indexers, its mode cannot be switched to "Update by Schedule" through the Admin UI or CLI, making option B and C incorrect. Option D is also wrong because manual CLI reindexing is a supplemental action available to all indexers, not a defining operational constraint.

Memory tip: Think of the Customer Grid indexer as the one indexer that "can't wait" - it always updates on save, no scheduling allowed, because the Admin customer grid needs to reflect changes in near real-time for support and operations workflows.

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