Check Website Status
Enter a website URL to check if it's online or down:
How It Works
Our website status checker tool works by:
- Sending a request to the website you entered
- Analyzing the response code from the server
- Measuring the response time
- Determining if the website is up, down, or experiencing issues
Note: If a website is experiencing high traffic or temporary issues, it might appear as "down" even though it's actually online but slow to respond.
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About Website Status Checking
Knowing whether a website is online or down is important for various reasons:
- Troubleshoot connection issues (is it just you or is the site actually down?)
- Monitor your own websites for uptime and availability
- Check if a service you rely on is experiencing outages
- Verify if website maintenance has been completed
This tool uses a combination of techniques to determine website status, including HTTP status codes, response times, and DNS lookup capabilities.
Common HTTP Status Codes
- 200 OK - The website is up and running properly
- 301/302 - The website has been redirected to a new location
- 403 Forbidden - The server understood the request but refuses to authorize it
- 404 Not Found - The requested resource could not be found on the server
- 500 Internal Server Error - The server encountered an unexpected condition
- 503 Service Unavailable - The server is temporarily unable to handle the request
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if a website is down for everyone or just me?
The quickest way to determine if a website is down for everyone or just you is to use our website status checker. Enter the website URL and our tool will check if the site is accessible from our servers. If it reports the site is online but you still can't access it, the problem is likely on your side (your internet connection, browser, or local network).
Why is response time important for website status?
Response time measures how long it takes for a server to respond to a request. A slow response time (over 1000ms) can indicate server issues, even if the site is technically "up." Users often abandon websites that take more than 3 seconds to load, so monitoring response time helps identify performance issues before they impact user experience.
What does HTTP status code 500 mean?
An HTTP 500 error (Internal Server Error) indicates that something has gone wrong on the website's server, but the server cannot be more specific about what the exact problem is. This is a server-side error, meaning the problem is not with your computer or internet connection but with the website's server. Common causes include server misconfiguration, PHP timeout issues, or problems with server-side scripts.
How often should I check my website's status?
For critical business websites, it's recommended to set up automated monitoring that checks your site every 1-5 minutes. For personal websites, checking once every hour or even daily may be sufficient. Our tool provides quick manual checks, but for continuous monitoring, consider setting up a dedicated uptime monitoring service that can alert you immediately when issues occur.
Can a website be up but still inaccessible to some users?
Yes, this is possible due to several factors including:
- Geographical restrictions (geo-blocking)
- ISP-level blocking or DNS issues
- CDN configuration problems affecting specific regions
- Partial outages affecting only certain server clusters
- Browser caching of older error responses
Our status checker may show a website as "up" if it's accessible from our servers, but you might still experience issues due to these factors.
What should I do if my website keeps going down?
If your website experiences frequent downtime:
- Check your hosting provider's status page for known issues
- Review your website's error logs for specific error messages
- Monitor resource usage to identify potential bottlenecks
- Consider upgrading your hosting plan if you're outgrowing current resources
- Implement a Content Delivery Network (CDN) to increase redundancy
- Set up automated monitoring with alerts to identify patterns in downtime
Persistent issues often require a technical review of your website's architecture and hosting environment.