Downdetector is a popular online platform that provides real-time status monitoring and outage information for various digital services, including telecommunications, financial institutions, social media, and gaming platforms. The service operates by analyzing real-time user reports submitted through its website and mobile app, alongside social media mentions, to detect localized or widespread technical disruptions. By aggregating this data, Downdetector generates live outage maps and status history charts, helping consumers and businesses quickly determine if a connectivity issue is a widespread service failure or a local problem. Founded in 2012 and acquired by Ookla in 2018, it serves as an essential crowdsourced utility for maintaining transparency regarding the uptime and reliability of the global digital infrastructure.
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April 2012: Founding of Downdetector
In April 2012, Downdetector was officially founded by John Langdon Down to track service outages.
August 2018: Acquisition by Ookla
In August 2018, the internet testing company Ookla, known for Speedtest.net, completed the acquisition of Downdetector.
2025: Downdetector Organizational Growth
In 2025, Dhruv Arora, a Senior Director of Engineering at Ookla, reported that the Downdetector team had grown to a size in the double digits.
March 2026: Acquisition by Accenture
Accenture finalized the acquisition of Downdetector in March 2026, marking a new phase for the platform.
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