How to check if a website is down
The fastest way is to test the address directly with a website status checker. Type it into the checker on our home page and it tells you right away whether the site responded, how fast, and with what status code.
Check a website nowCheck site status in three steps
- Type the web address into our checker and press Check.
- If it loads, the site is up from our server. If your own browser still won't load it, the problem is probably your device, browser or network.
- If our checker can't reach it either, the site is likely down for everyone. Search for it on this site to see live reports from other people, or try again in a few minutes.
Why won't a website load for me?
A few things can cause this, and checking site availability from somewhere else quickly narrows it down:
- The site's own servers are having problems. Other people checking it will see the same thing.
- Your internet connection is down or unstable. Other sites won't load for you either.
- Your browser has a stuck cache or extension. Try a different browser or a private window.
- A network filter, VPN or firewall is blocking that one site.
Common questions
How do I check website status quickly?
Type the address into our website status checker on the home page and press Check. It loads the page from a server near you and tells you if it responded, how fast, and with what status code.
Is a website down for everyone or just me?
If our checker can't reach it either, it's likely down for everyone, not just you. If our checker loads it fine but it still won't load on your device, the problem is more likely your connection, browser or device.
What is a free website down checker?
A tool that tests whether a site is reachable from outside your own network, at no cost. Ours checks the site from our server and shows the result immediately, with no account or sign-up needed.
How do I check website availability without downloading anything?
Use a browser-based checker like ours. Nothing to install: type the address, press Check, and read the result on the page.