We’re pleased to announce that Downdetector Pro is now available in Australia, with additional markets coming soon.
Millions of people turn to Downdetector® when the apps, websites, and online services they use aren’t working as expected. Now, we’re giving users who rely on Downdetector every day more ways to stay on top of service disruptions with Downdetector Pro, a new subscription tier designed for power users and small businesses. Pro offers expanded tracking and outage notifications, along with an ad-free experience across web and mobile.
Downdetector Pro makes it easier to monitor the services you rely on and get notified when problems arise, whether you’re a creator streaming to your audience, or a small business staying on top of the apps you depend on every day.
What is Downdetector Pro?
Downdetector Pro expands the familiar Downdetector experience with additional features for users who want to monitor more services and stay better informed about disruptions. Linking your Downdetector account with the Speedtest™ app including push notifications when your favorite services experience problems.
Key Features of Downdetector Pro:
- Up to 10 Favorites: Track up to 10 services simultaneously across both the Downdetector website and the Speedtest app.
- Proactive Mobile Alerts: Receive up to 10 push notifications per day (one notification per favorite per day) through the Speedtest app when the services you monitor experience problems.
- Cross-Platform Sync: Set up your favorites list once on web or mobile, and your preferences automatically sync across all your devices.
- Ad-Free Experience: Enjoy a clean, fast, distraction-free environment across the Downdetector website and the Speedtest website and mobile app.
Finding the Right Downdetector Plan for You
Downdetector users have different monitoring needs. Some simply want to know when a favorite app or website is having problems, while others rely on multiple online services for work. For enterprises, Downdetector can be an essential monitoring tool, providing real-time outage intelligence that helps teams identify problems, understand their impact, and respond to issues affecting customers and business operations.
With the launch of Downdetector Pro, you can choose from three options based on how you use Downdetector and the level of monitoring you need.
Downdetector Plan Comparison
| Feature | Downdetector Free | Downdetector Pro | Downdetector Explorer (Enterprise) |
| Ideal for | Everyday consumers, casual users, and anyone needing quick checks on app or website availability. | Freelancers, remote workers, creators, and small businesses reliant on daily digital tools. | Enterprise IT, Network Operations Centers (NOCs), customer care teams, and global service providers. |
| What’s included | Real-time outage updates, cross-platform account syncing, and tracking for up to 5 favorite services. | Expanded tracking for up to 10 favorites, up to 10 proactive daily push alerts via the Speedtest app, cross-platform syncing, and a 100% ad-free experience. | 24/7 monitoring powered by 25M+ monthly reports, API access, multi-service alerting, historical analytics, geographic heatmaps, customer communications tools, and integrations. |
| Benefits | Instant Outage Verification: Quickly confirm whether a service interruption is widespread or limited to your local network. Unified Account Sync: Seamlessly access your 5 favorite services across web and mobile. | Proactive Workflow Protection: Receive instant push alerts when critical tools go down, allowing you to adapt before downtime hurts productivity. Expanded Coverage: Monitor up to 10 essential services—from payment gateways to communication channels—in one ad-free workspace. | Faster MTTR: Isolate whether outages stem from your own infrastructure or third-party providers. Cost Reduction & Brand Protection: Publish direct status updates to deflect high call center volumes. Unified Observability: Pipe real-time consumer reporting directly into your existing monitoring systems. |
Get Started with Downdetector Pro
Downdetector Pro is currently available in Australia, with additional markets coming soon.
Log in to Downdetector on the web or open the Speedtest app to access Downdetector Pro and its expanded monitoring features.
- Want more from Downdetector? Explore Downdetector Pro Plans
- Need enterprise monitoring for your business? Learn more about Downdetector Explorer
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