History of Downdetector in Timeline
Downdetector is a popular online platform that monitors the status of websites and services, providing real-time outage information to users. It tracks reports from various sources, including user submissions, social media mentions, and other data points, to detect and display service disruptions. The platform covers a wide range of services, including internet providers, social media networks, online games, and banking services. Users can report issues they are experiencing and view a live outage map to see if others are facing similar problems. Downdetector is valuable for quickly determining whether a problem is isolated or widespread, aiding in troubleshooting and managing expectations during service interruptions.
April 2012: Downdetector Founded
In April 2012, Downdetector was founded by Tom Sanders and Sander van de Graaf.
August 2018: Acquired by Ookla
In August 2018, Downdetector was acquired by Ookla, the company behind Speedtest.net.
2025: Team Size Described
In 2025, Dhruv Arora from Ookla mentioned that Downdetector's team size was in the double digits.
March 2026: Acquired by Accenture
In March 2026, Accenture acquired Downdetector.
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