Question 1

How does DownStatus detect outages?

Accepted Answer

DownStatus combines community reports, automated website checks, official status feeds, and public discussion signals. An outage is flagged when the available sources show meaningful evidence of a widespread problem.

Question 2

Is DownStatus free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, DownStatus is completely free. You can check the status of any monitored service and submit problem reports without creating an account.

Question 3

How accurate is outage detection?

Accepted Answer

No single signal is treated as definitive. We compare user reports with automated checks and official incident feeds, then show the number of active sources and their agreement so you can judge the result.

Question 4

How do I report an outage?

Accepted Answer

Navigate to the service page and click 'Report a problem'. Select the type of issue you're experiencing and submit. Your report is instantly counted and helps others know about the problem in real time.

Question 5

Which services does DownStatus monitor?

Accepted Answer

We monitor hundreds of popular services — social media platforms, streaming services, gaming networks, cloud providers, banking apps, email providers, and more. If a service is missing, feel free to contact us.

Question 6

How is DownStatus different from official status pages?

Accepted Answer

Official status pages show the provider’s view. DownStatus adds independent website checks, community reports, and public discussion signals, helping you compare the official update with what users are experiencing.

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