Website Status Checker

Monitor website availability with HTTP status codes, response times, and uptime verification from multiple locations.

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Bulk Website Check

Check multiple websites at once (one per line)

Understanding Status Codes

2xx - Success (200 OK, 201 Created)
3xx - Redirect (301 Moved, 302 Found)
4xx - Client Error (404 Not Found, 403 Forbidden)
5xx - Server Error (500 Internal, 503 Unavailable)
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How to Use Website Status Checker

  1. Enter the website URL you want to check
  2. Click "Check Status" to ping the server
  3. View the HTTP status code returned (200, 404, 500, etc.)
  4. See response time and server availability
  5. Check from multiple geographic locations if available
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About Website Status Checker

When a website becomes unreachable, determining whether the problem is on your end or the server's end is the crucial first step toward resolution. Our Website Status Checker provides instant verification of site availability along with diagnostic information to identify the cause of any issues.

What Our Check Reveals

Beyond simple up/down status, we provide comprehensive diagnostic data:

  • HTTP Status Code: The server's response code (200, 301, 404, 500, etc.) indicating success or specific error types
  • Response Time: How quickly the server responds, indicating performance issues or geographic latency
  • SSL Status: Whether the secure connection is properly established
  • Redirect Chain: Any redirects encountered before reaching the final destination
  • Server Headers: Technical details about the server configuration

Understanding Status Codes

Not all "problems" mean a site is truly down. A 301 redirect is intentional navigation. A 403 forbidden might indicate geographic restrictions or authentication requirements. A 503 service unavailable often means temporary maintenance. Our tool explains what each status code means and its implications.

Troubleshooting Connectivity

If our tool shows the site as up but you can't access it, the problem likely lies in your local network, DNS cache, or ISP. This differential diagnosis saves hours of troubleshooting by immediately narrowing the scope. For website owners, external verification confirms whether issues are isolated or widespread.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the website status checker test?
We test HTTP connectivity, response codes, response time, SSL certificate validity, and DNS resolution. This determines if a site is accessible, partially working, or completely down. We also check from multiple global locations to identify regional issues.
What do different HTTP status codes mean?
200 = OK, 301/302 = Redirect, 403 = Forbidden, 404 = Not Found, 500 = Server Error, 502 = Bad Gateway, 503 = Service Unavailable. Our tool explains each code and what it indicates about the site's status or configuration.
Is the site down for everyone or just me?
We check from multiple global servers to determine if it's a global outage or your local issue. If the site works from our servers but not for you, the problem is likely your ISP, firewall, DNS, or local network. We help identify the source.
What affects website response time?
Response time depends on: server performance, geographic distance, network routing, DNS resolution, SSL handshake, and page complexity. We break down timing into DNS, connect, TLS, and first byte to identify bottlenecks.
How often should I monitor my website?
For business sites, monitor at least every 5 minutes. Our tool provides on-demand checks; for continuous monitoring, set up automated tools like UptimeRobot or Pingdom. We can help you verify what monitoring services see.
What if the site redirects?
We follow redirects and show the chain: original URL → redirect → final destination. This helps diagnose redirect loops, verify HTTPS redirects, and ensure redirects go to the right place. We show each step with its status code.