Quick Test:
How It Works
This tool checks if a website is accessible from your location by sending a request and measuring the response.
Common Status Codes
Privacy Note
Website checks are performed directly from your browser. No data is stored on our servers.
About Website Down Checker
Check If a Website Is Down - Free Online Tool
Quickly determine if a website is down for everyone or just you. Our free website down checker tool instantly verifies website availability, measures response times, and provides detailed status information. Perfect for website owners, developers, and users who want to verify site accessibility.
Why Use a Website Down Checker?
🔍 Quick Verification
Instantly check if a website is accessible or experiencing downtime. Get immediate results without waiting.
⚡ Response Time
Measure how fast a website responds. Identify slow-loading sites and performance issues.
📊 Status Codes
View HTTP status codes to understand why a website might not be loading properly.
📝 Check History
Track your website checks and quickly recheck previously tested sites.
How to Check If a Website Is Down
- Enter the URL: Type or paste the website address (with or without https://)
- Click Check Status: Our tool will attempt to connect to the website
- View Results: See if the site is up or down, response time, and status code
- Take Action: Follow recommendations if the website is down
Common Reasons Why Websites Go Down
- •Server Issues: Hardware failures, software crashes, or maintenance
- •Network Problems: Internet connectivity issues or DNS failures
- •Traffic Overload: Too many visitors causing server strain
- •DDoS Attacks: Malicious traffic overwhelming the server
- •Expired Domain: Domain registration or SSL certificate expired
- •Coding Errors: Recent updates introducing bugs or conflicts
What to Do When a Website Is Down
For Website Visitors:
- • Try refreshing the page (F5 or Ctrl+R)
- • Clear your browser cache and cookies
- • Try a different browser or device
- • Check your internet connection
- • Use a different network (mobile data vs WiFi)
- • Wait a few minutes and try again
- • Check the website's social media for updates
For Website Owners:
- • Check your hosting provider's status page
- • Review server logs for errors
- • Verify DNS settings are correct
- • Check SSL certificate validity
- • Monitor server resources (CPU, RAM, bandwidth)
- • Contact your hosting support if needed
- • Inform users via social media or status page
Understanding HTTP Status Codes
Success Codes (2xx)
- 200 - OK: Request successful
- 201 - Created: New resource created
- 204 - No Content: Successful, no content to return
Redirect Codes (3xx)
- 301 - Moved Permanently
- 302 - Found: Temporary redirect
- 304 - Not Modified: Cached version is current
Client Error Codes (4xx)
- 400 - Bad Request: Invalid syntax
- 401 - Unauthorized: Authentication required
- 403 - Forbidden: Access denied
- 404 - Not Found: Page doesn't exist
- 429 - Too Many Requests: Rate limited
Server Error Codes (5xx)
- 500 - Internal Server Error
- 502 - Bad Gateway: Invalid response
- 503 - Service Unavailable: Temporarily down
- 504 - Gateway Timeout: Server too slow
Features of Our Website Down Checker
🔍 Is It Down For Everyone or Just Me?
Our website down checker helps you answer this common question. If the site is down for our checker, it's likely down for everyone. If it works here but not for you, the problem might be your internet connection, browser, or local network settings.
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