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Downdetector

Downdetector is a popular online platform that monitors and reports on outages and service disruptions affecting websites, applications, and online services. It aggregates user-submitted reports of problems and combines them with other data sources to provide real-time outage information. Users can check the status of their favorite services, report issues they are experiencing, and view outage maps and historical data. Downdetector is a valuable resource for anyone who relies on online services and wants to stay informed about potential disruptions.

April 2012: Downdetector Founded

In April 2012, Downdetector was founded by Tom Sanders and Sander van de Graaf.

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August 2018: Acquisition by Ookla

In August 2018, Downdetector was acquired by Ookla, the company behind Speedtest.net.

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January 14, 2025: Application Discontinuation

On January 14, 2025, the standalone Downdetector application announced its discontinuation via a banner, in favor of merging with the Speedtest by Ookla application on iOS and Android.

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