Where to check if website domains is still working?

[viacete]

Which tool is more reliable?

 

[IM Dude]

Just google
Ahrefs domain checker
Ahrefs backlink checker
Ahrefs traffic checker

All free, accurate and uptodate data.

 

[stepanida_ezhova]

I've used Ahrefs tools in the past and they're definitely reliable, but it's also worth considering other options like SEMrush or Moz for a more comprehensive analysis. Ahrefs is great for backlink checking, but SEMrush has a more extensive database for technical SEO audits. Has anyone compared the free versions of these tools to see which one provides the most accurate data? I'm curious to know if the paid versions are worth the investment for more advanced features. Additionally, what specific metrics are you looking to track with these tools - is it purely for competitor research or optimizing your own site's SEO?

 

[nicenic]

Hi viacete,

The simplest is to visit the domain in a browser and see if it resolves. If it loads a site, redirects, or shows a parking page, DNS is at least active. If it times out, that usually points to DNS or hosting issues.

 

[Exos_xyz]

Try UptimeRobot or HetrixTools for continuous monitoring. To check if a domain resolves and loads, DNSChecker.org and IsItDownRightNow.com are accurate and immediate. For a comprehensive health check including SSL and server headers, Site24x7 is robust.

 

[Xen0v]

For basic uptime check just use check-host.net .
If you need more details like DNS, SSL, response time - check hosttracker or uptimerobot.
If you need domain info just use who.is or google "Domain name information lookup" and go to any site.
They all do the job.

 

[viacete]

For basic uptime check just use check-host.net .
If you need more details like DNS, SSL, response time - check hosttracker or uptimerobot.
If you need domain info just use who.is or google "Domain name information lookup" and go to any site.
They all do the job.

If check-host.net says the site is up, why would I still need HostTracker or UptimeRobot? What extra do they show?

 

[abuse-master]

By working, you mean still active? You don't need any fancy tool. Just try visiting the domain name to see if it resolves. Obviously, if a website or landing page loads, it's active. If it's not linked to any web page or has expired, then you'll likely see a time out message

 

[viacete]

By working, you mean still active? You don't need any fancy tool. Just try visiting the domain name to see if it resolves. Obviously, if a website or landing page loads, it's active. If it's not linked to any web page or has expired, then you'll likely see a time out message

Like sometimes website isn't workung, but email with the same domains is. Sp what's confusing for me

 

[keomut500]

Which tool is more reliable?

You can check the active status of a domain name (registered or not, expiration date) using a WHOIS tool: WHOIS.com, DomainTools, GoDaddy: Check details such as registration date, expiration date, owner, and DNS.

 

[pelasil]

Just type the domain in a browser and see if it loads but for reliability I use tools like Whois lookup or Pingdom to check uptime.

 

[abuse-master]

Like sometimes website isn't workung, but email with the same domains is. Sp what's confusing for me

With a domain, you can have a separate DNS record for the website (called an A record) and email (called the MX record) so the email may be working even if the website isn't. I'll just suggest you use a DNS lookup tool like MXToolbox or WhatsMyDNS to check both of them