how to reliably check website availability with a simple api

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Posted on Apr 6 • Originally published at [apimesh.xyz](https://apimesh.xyz/tools/web-checker)

# how to reliably check website availability with a simple api

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## [](https://dev.to/mbeato/how-to-reliably-check-website-availability-with-a-simple-api-17ih#the-problem) the problem

keeping track of whether your websites are up can be tricky, especially when you need real-time info or automate alerts. many solutions are overkill or complex.

## [](https://dev.to/mbeato/how-to-reliably-check-website-availability-with-a-simple-api-17ih#the-solution) the solution

using the web-checker api, you can check a website's status with a straightforward GET request.

sample curl:

```
curl -s https://web-checker.apimesh.xyz/check?url=https://ex