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Free Website Status & Downtime Checker Tool

Welcome to our comprehensive website downtime checker - the essential tool for troubleshooting website access issues. Whether you're experiencing connection problems, seeing error pages, or wondering if a service outage is affecting everyone, our free tool provides instant verification of website status.

With millions of websites online and complex internet infrastructure, temporary outages are inevitable. Our website down detector helps you quickly determine if the problem is with the website itself or with your connection, saving you valuable time and frustration.

Why Websites Go Down and How to Check

Websites can experience downtime for various reasons. Our tool helps you quickly determine if a website is truly down for everyone or if the issue might be on your end.

How Our Website Status Checker Works

When you enter a URL in our tool, we send a request to the website from our servers. This lets us determine if:

  • The website is completely down (not responding to any requests)
  • The website is returning error codes (like 404, 500, etc.)
  • The website is functioning normally

Common Reasons Websites Go Down

  1. Server Maintenance - Scheduled updates and maintenance can temporarily take websites offline
  2. Traffic Overload - Too many visitors at once can overwhelm servers
  3. DNS Issues - Problems with the Domain Name System can make websites unreachable
  4. Hosting Provider Problems - Issues with the hosting company's infrastructure
  5. DDoS Attacks - Malicious attacks intended to make websites unavailable
  6. Expired Domains - When website owners forget to renew their domain names

Understanding HTTP Status Codes When Websites Are Down

When checking if a website is down, you might encounter various HTTP status codes that help diagnose the problem. Understanding these error codes can help you determine if the issue is temporary or requires specific troubleshooting.

200 OK

The website is functioning properly and responding to requests. This success code indicates all systems are working as expected and content is being delivered correctly.

404 Not Found

The specific page you're trying to access doesn't exist. The website itself may be working, but the particular URL is invalid, was removed, or has been moved without redirection. Check for typos in the URL or contact the website owner if you believe this page should exist.

403 Forbidden

The website server understood your request but refuses to authorize access. This could be due to IP blocking, access restrictions, or content requiring authentication. Unlike a 404 error, the server acknowledges the resource exists but won't allow you to access it.

440 Login Timeout

This non-standard status code is specific to Microsoft IIS servers and indicates that your login session has expired. When a website returns a 440 error, it means the server was expecting authentication credentials that have timed out. This commonly happens with web-based email services (like Outlook.com), banking portals, and other secure applications that require login sessions. To fix this issue, you typically need to refresh the page and log in again. This is a security measure designed to protect user accounts after periods of inactivity.

500 Internal Server Error

The website's server encountered an unexpected condition that prevented it from fulfilling the request. This typically indicates a problem with the website's programming, database connection issues, or server configuration errors. Unlike client-side errors (400 series), this is a problem on the website's end that usually requires administrator intervention.

502 Bad Gateway

The server was acting as a gateway or proxy and received an invalid response from the upstream server. This often occurs when a web server is communicating with external services that are unresponsive or returning improper responses. Common during high traffic periods or when backend services are being updated.

503 Service Unavailable

The website's server is temporarily unable to handle the request due to maintenance or overloading. This often indicates the site will be back soon. It's one of the most common errors during website outages, scheduled maintenance, or when a site experiences unexpected traffic surges. Most 503 errors resolve automatically once server resources become available.

504 Gateway Timeout

The server was acting as a gateway or proxy and did not receive a timely response from the upstream server. Similar to 502 errors, but specifically caused by timeouts rather than invalid responses. This can indicate network congestion, overloaded backend services, or connectivity issues between servers.

What to Do If a Website Is Down

If It's Down for Everyone:

  • Wait and try again later (most outages are resolved within hours)
  • Check the website's official social media accounts for status updates
  • Look for news about major outages if it's a popular service
  • Try alternative websites or services in the meantime

If It Might Be Just You:

  • Clear your browser cache and cookies
  • Try a different browser or device
  • Restart your router or modem
  • Check if your internet connection is working properly
  • See if your DNS settings need to be updated
  • Temporarily disable any VPN or proxy services

Frequently Asked Questions About Website Downtime

How can I tell if a website is down for everyone or just me?
The easiest way is to use our website status checker tool at the top of this page. Enter the website URL and click "Check Website Status." Our tool will tell you if the site is accessible from our servers. If it's up for us but down for you, the problem is likely on your end.
How long do website outages typically last?
Most website outages are resolved within a few hours. Small technical issues might be fixed in minutes, while major infrastructure problems could take several hours or even days to resolve completely. Planned maintenance is usually announced in advance and typically lasts 1-3 hours.
Why would a website be down for some people but not others?
This can happen for several reasons: regional server issues (affecting only certain geographic areas), DNS propagation delays (when website changes are being updated across the internet), ISP routing problems (affecting only customers of certain internet providers), or content delivery network (CDN) edge server issues.
What does it mean when a website returns a 404 error?
A 404 error means "Page Not Found" - the specific webpage you're trying to access doesn't exist on the server. The website itself may be functioning, but the particular URL you entered is invalid, was removed, or has been moved without redirection. This is different from the website being completely down.
How can I fix "website not responding" errors on my end?
To fix website not responding errors on your end:
  • Clear your browser cache and cookies
  • Try a different browser
  • Restart your router or modem
  • Check your internet connection with other websites
  • Temporarily disable VPN or proxy services
  • Try accessing from a different network or device
  • Check for browser extensions that might be blocking the site
What's the difference between a 503 and a 500 error?
A 500 Internal Server Error indicates the server encountered an unexpected condition preventing it from fulfilling the request - typically a server-side programming error. A 503 Service Unavailable error means the server is temporarily unable to handle the request due to maintenance or overloading, but should be back online soon.
How often do major websites experience downtime?
Major websites typically strive for 99.9% uptime (less than 9 hours of downtime per year). However, even the largest platforms occasionally experience outages. Social media sites, streaming services, and e-commerce platforms might have brief outages several times a year, often lasting from a few minutes to several hours.
Can website downtime affect my business?
Yes, website downtime can significantly impact businesses. It can lead to lost sales, damaged brand reputation, reduced customer trust, lower search engine rankings, and missed marketing opportunities. For e-commerce sites, even short periods of downtime during peak hours can result in substantial revenue loss. That's why many businesses invest in robust hosting and monitoring solutions.
What tools can website owners use to monitor their website's uptime?
Website owners can use various tools to monitor uptime: dedicated uptime monitoring services (like Pingdom, UptimeRobot, or StatusCake), server monitoring tools, Google Search Console alerts, website analytics that track availability, WordPress plugins for monitoring, and custom notification systems. These tools check your website at regular intervals and alert you when downtime is detected.
Can a DDoS attack make a website go down?
Yes, a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack can absolutely cause a website to go down. These attacks work by flooding a website's servers with excessive traffic from multiple sources, overwhelming the site's infrastructure and making it unavailable to legitimate users. Many major website outages are caused by DDoS attacks.
How long should I wait before checking a website again?
If a website is down, it's reasonable to wait 15-30 minutes before checking again for minor issues. For major outages of popular services, waiting 1-2 hours is appropriate as fixes may take longer. You can also check the company's social media accounts for status updates or use our tool to verify if the site is back up without overloading your browser with refresh attempts.

Common Websites People Check for Downtime

People frequently check the status of these popular websites and services when experiencing access issues:

Click on any service name above to instantly check its status, or use our website status checker at the top of the page for any other website.