Website Status Checker

What is Website Status Checker?

A website status checker sends an HTTP request to a URL and reports whether the server responds, what status code it returns, and how long it takes. This is the quickest way to answer "is this site down for everyone or just me?"—the check runs from Cloudflare's global edge network, independent of your local ISP, DNS, or firewall. You get an instant UP/DOWN indicator plus detailed response metrics.

Real-world use cases include verifying a site is reachable before sharing a link, troubleshooting "site not loading" reports, monitoring uptime during migrations, checking if a 5xx error is widespread or local, and validating that HTTPS is working. Developers use it to confirm deployments; support teams use it to triage user reports.

How to Use Website Status Checker

1. Enter a full URL (including https://) in the Website URL field.
2. Click Check Status or press Ctrl+Enter. The tool fetches the URL from Cloudflare's edge.
3. View the result: HTTP status (200 OK, 404, 500, etc.), response time in ms, TLS status, and final URL.
4. Switch to Raw view for the full JSON. Use Copy or Save to export.
5. Open Advanced to set method (GET/HEAD), timeout (5–30s), or disable redirect following.

Tips & Best Practices

If the tool shows UP but you can't reach the site, the issue is likely on your end (DNS cache, firewall, ISP). Response time varies by server location and load. Use Ctrl+Shift+C to copy and Esc to clear. For redirect chains, use our Redirect Checker. For header analysis, use the HTTP Headers Checker.

When to Use This Tool

Use the website status checker when verifying uptime, troubleshooting connectivity, or validating deployments. Pair it with the Redirect Checker to trace redirects, or the HTTP Headers Checker for deeper analysis.

Understanding HTTP Status Codes

2xx (Success) — The server received and processed the request. 200 OK is the most common, meaning the page loaded normally. 204 means success with no content body.

3xx (Redirect) — The URL points elsewhere. 301 is a permanent redirect, 302 is temporary. The "Final URL" field shows where you end up. Use our Redirect Checker to trace the full chain.

4xx (Client Error) — The request was rejected. 403 means access is forbidden, 404 means the page doesn't exist, 429 means you're rate-limited.

5xx (Server Error) — The server failed to handle the request. 500 is a generic error, 502 means a bad gateway, 503 means the service is temporarily unavailable.