Is it down for everyone — or just you?

Real-time status checks with plain-English answers. We test the domain, the connection and the server — then tell you exactly what's broken.

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How it works

  1. DNS lookup — does the domain resolve at all?
  2. Connection — does a server answer on TCP/TLS?
  3. HTTP response — what status code does it return?

Checks run directly from our VPS and are cached for 45 seconds. We log nothing — your queries are private.

Website Down or Not? Check Any Website's Status in Seconds

When a website won't load, the first question is always the same: is the site down for everyone, or is it just me? WebsiteDownOrNot is a free, real-time website down checker that answers that question instantly. Instead of a simple yes/no, our tool runs a three-stage diagnostic — DNS lookup, server connection, and HTTP response — and explains the result in plain English, so you know exactly what is broken and whether the problem is on the website's side or on yours.

How to check if a website is down

  1. Type any domain or URL into the check box above (for example youtube.com).
  2. Click Check — we run a live test from our server within seconds.
  3. Read the verdict: up for everyone, down for everyone, or a local problem on your side — with full technical details if you want them.

Down for everyone or just me — how to tell the difference

If our server can reach the website normally but your browser can't, the outage is almost certainly local: your internet connection, your ISP's DNS, a VPN or proxy, an over-aggressive ad-blocker, or a corrupted browser cache. If our checks fail too, the website is down for everyone and there is nothing you can do except wait for the site's team to fix it. Our verdict card tells you which case you're in, and the built-in fix guide walks you through the most common local solutions.

Common reasons a website won't load

  • Server outage or overload — the host is down or returning HTTP 500/502/503 errors.
  • DNS failure — the domain doesn't resolve, often because it expired or its nameservers are misconfigured.
  • Expired SSL certificate — the site works over HTTP but browsers block the broken HTTPS connection.
  • Regional or CDN issues — the site loads in some countries but not others.
  • Your own network — ISP blocks, stale DNS cache, VPNs, firewalls or browser extensions.

Want to know more about how our checks work? Read our About page, or contact us with questions and feature requests.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check if a website is down for everyone or just me?

Enter the domain above and click Check. We perform a live DNS lookup, open a connection to the server and read its HTTP response. If our checks pass but you still can't load the site, the problem is on your side — your network, DNS cache, VPN or browser.

What do HTTP status codes 403, 404 and 500 mean?

404 means the page doesn't exist. 500-range codes (500, 502, 503) mean a server-side error — the site really has a problem. 403/429 mean the server is refusing or rate-limiting the request; the site is usually still fine for normal visitors.

Why is a website down for me but not for others?

Usually your ISP or its DNS, a stale local DNS cache, a VPN/proxy, firewall or antivirus software, or a bad browser extension. Try switching to mobile data, disabling your VPN, or changing DNS to 1.1.1.1 — our fix guide covers all of these.

How accurate is WebsiteDownOrNot?

We make real HTTP requests from our server and interpret the actual status codes, so results reflect what a real visitor's browser would experience. Results are cached for 45 seconds to stay fast. If a site's anti-bot protection blocks automated checks, we say so explicitly instead of guessing.

Does it work on mobile, and is it free?

Yes and yes. The site is fully responsive on phones and tablets, completely free, and requires no account, no app install and no logs of your queries.