WordPress downtime checker
Is my WordPress site down?
Use an external check first, then separate real downtime from local browser, DNS, SSL, hosting, or plugin problems.
Run a quick check
How to confirm a WordPress outage
Check from outside your browser
Open the site in a private window, then run an external check. Local cache, ISP DNS, and browser extensions can make a site look down only for you.
Look beyond the homepage
A WordPress homepage may load while wp-admin, checkout, or important landing pages fail. Test the URL customers actually use.
Record the status code
HTTP 200 usually means reachable. 3xx means redirect. 4xx often means access or routing issues. 5xx usually points to server or application failure.
Common causes
Hosting or PHP failure
A plugin update, memory limit, or crashed PHP worker can trigger 500 errors while the domain still resolves.
DNS changes
A nameserver or DNS record change can make the site unreachable before the WordPress app is involved.
Expired SSL
If HTTPS breaks, visitors may see browser warnings and treat the site as down even if the server is online.
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