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$ checkhost monitor --type http --interval 30s
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About
Website HTTP Status Checker — Test From 15 Global Locations
An HTTP status check verifies whether a website or URL is accessible by sending an actual HTTP or HTTPS request and analyzing the response. Unlike a simple ping that only tests network connectivity, an HTTP check validates the entire web stack: DNS resolution, TCP connection, SSL/TLS handshake, and the web server's HTTP response code and timing. CheckHost performs HTTP checks from 15 locations worldwide simultaneously, giving you a global view of your website's availability. This is critical for detecting issues that local testing can't: CDN cache failures in specific regions, geo-blocking, SSL certificate problems visible only from certain countries, load balancer misconfigurations, and regional DNS propagation delays. The tool reports HTTP status codes (200, 301, 403, 404, 500, etc.), response times in milliseconds, and the resolved IP address from each location. Color-coded results make it easy to spot problems: green for successful responses (2xx), blue for redirects (3xx), gold for client errors (4xx), and red for server errors (5xx).
Usage
How to Check Website Status With CheckHost
Enter the full URL (e.g., https://example.com) or just a domain name in the search field. The tool automatically adds https:// if no protocol is specified.
Select 'HTTP' from the tool tabs and click Check. The request is dispatched to 15 global locations instantly.
Results stream in real-time. Each row shows a location, the HTTP status code, response time, and resolved IP address.
Look for inconsistencies: if some locations show 200 (OK) but others show 503 (Service Unavailable), you may have a regional issue with your CDN or server.
Response times above 1000ms indicate performance issues. Compare regions to identify which areas are slow — this helps decide where to add CDN edge servers or optimize routing.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What do HTTP status codes mean?
200 = OK (page loaded successfully). 301 = Permanent Redirect (URL moved). 302 = Temporary Redirect. 403 = Forbidden (access denied, check server config). 404 = Not Found (page doesn't exist at this URL). 500 = Internal Server Error (server-side crash). 502 = Bad Gateway (upstream server failed). 503 = Service Unavailable (server overloaded or in maintenance). 504 = Gateway Timeout (upstream server too slow).
Why does my website show different status codes from different locations?
This usually indicates a CDN or DNS issue. If your CDN cache is stale in some regions, expired, or not deployed everywhere, some locations may get errors while others work fine. It can also indicate geo-blocking, load balancer issues routing to unhealthy backends, or DNS propagation delays if you recently changed DNS records.
What is a good HTTP response time?
Under 200ms is excellent (typically when the server is close to the testing location). 200-500ms is good for cross-continental requests. 500ms-1s is acceptable but may affect user experience. Over 1 second is slow and will impact SEO (Google Core Web Vitals) and user satisfaction. If response times are consistently high, consider using a CDN, optimizing your server, or moving to a faster hosting provider.
Does this tool follow HTTP redirects?
Yes. CheckHost follows redirect chains (301, 302, 307, 308) and reports the final status code. This helps you verify that your redirects are working correctly from all locations and that users end up on the right page regardless of where they're browsing from.
How can I use this to debug my website?
Check from multiple locations to see if the issue is global or regional. If only some locations fail: check your CDN, firewall rules, or geo-IP configuration. If all locations show errors: check your server logs, SSL certificate, and DNS records. Compare response times across regions to find performance bottlenecks. Test both HTTP and HTTPS versions to verify SSL is working.
Is this better than check-host.net for HTTP testing?
CheckHost (check-host.com) provides more testing locations (15), faster real-time result streaming, color-coded status codes for quick analysis, and a modern dark-mode interface. We also offer continuous HTTP monitoring with instant alerts if you need to track availability over time, not just a one-time check.