How do I check if a website is down?

Enter the URL and click Check. The tool tests from an external server and reports HTTP status code, response time, and DNS resolution — showing if the site is down for everyone or just you.

What does HTTP 200 vs 503 mean?

HTTP 200 means the site is up and responding normally. HTTP 503 means the server is overloaded or in maintenance mode. A timeout with no response usually means completely offline.

Is the website down checker free?

Yes — completely free, instant results, no signup required.

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Website Down Checker

Is the website down for everyone or just you? We test from 10 global locations simultaneously — US, UK, Germany, India, Singapore, Japan, Australia, Brazil, UAE and more.

Website URL

Try: google.com · github.com · reddit.com · twitter.com

How This Checker Works

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One real vantage point

We request the site directly from our own server and report exactly what it returned \u2014 status code, timing and any error. No relabelled proxies pretending to be different countries.

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Live, not cached

Every check is a fresh request at the moment you run it, so results reflect the site right now rather than a stale snapshot.

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Down vs. just you

If our server reaches the site normally but you cannot, the problem is on your side \u2014 your network, DNS or a local block \u2014 not the website.

What does "down for everyone" mean?+

All our global check nodes cannot reach the website — the site is experiencing an outage, server error or DNS failure affecting all visitors worldwide.

What if it shows UP but I still can't access it?+

The site is reachable globally but something blocks you locally. Try: clear DNS cache (ipconfig /flushdns on Windows), restart router, test on mobile data, or try a VPN.

What does "partial outage" mean?+

Some locations can reach the site but others cannot — typically a regional CDN failure, routing issue or geo-blocking affecting specific areas.

Why is China listed separately?+

China's Great Firewall blocks thousands of foreign websites including Google, Facebook, Twitter and many news sites. A site can be fully UP globally yet completely inaccessible from China.

Is the Website Down for Everyone?

Understanding this tool helps you get the most from it. This page provides a comprehensive explanation of the technology, common use cases, and how to interpret the results.

Common Causes of Website Downtime

Each result is explained in plain English so you can take action without needing technical expertise. The tool checks against up-to-date databases and standards.