Is a website down for everyone or just you? Our server status checker quickly determines if a website is online and responding, helping you troubleshoot connectivity issues and monitor site availability.
How It Works
Our tool sends an HTTP request to the specified URL from our servers and measures the response. This bypasses any local network issues you might have, giving you an objective view of whether the site is actually accessible on the internet.
Understanding Status Codes
HTTP status codes tell you what happened with your request:
- 200 OK - Site is up and responding normally
- 301/302 - Site redirects to another URL
- 403 Forbidden - Server refused the request
- 404 Not Found - Page doesn't exist
- 500-503 - Server errors (site may be down)
Response Time Analysis
Beyond just checking if a site is up, we measure how long it takes to respond. A healthy website typically responds in under 500ms. Response times over 2 seconds indicate potential server or network problems that could affect user experience.
Common Reasons Sites Go Down
Websites become unavailable for many reasons: server overload from traffic spikes, hosting provider issues, domain expiration, DDoS attacks, misconfigured servers, or scheduled maintenance. Knowing the status code helps identify the cause.
When to Use This Tool
Use our checker when you can't access a website and want to know if it's a problem on your end or theirs. It's also useful for monitoring your own websites, verifying that maintenance is complete, or checking competitor sites.