The Best Free Uptime Monitor
No Credit Card. Ever.
Watchling gives you a genuinely free website monitor — not a watered-down trial. Track uptime, response times, SSL certificates, and server health with instant alerts, all on our free plan.
What You Get With Free Website Monitoring
Our free uptime monitor isn't a bait-and-switch. Here's exactly what's included — permanently free, no time limit.
10 Website Monitors
Monitor up to 10 websites or URLs for free. Track HTTP status codes, response times, SSL expiry, and content changes with every check.
1 Server Monitors
Add up to 1 servers on the free plan. Monitor ping availability, port status, CPU load, disk usage, and log files for free.
1 API Monitors
Validate your API endpoints for free. Check status codes, JSON responses, and response times on a 5-minute interval.
5-Minute Check Intervals
Your free uptime monitor runs checks every 5 minutes — that's 288 uptime checks per day, per monitor, at no cost.
SSL Certificate Monitoring
Track SSL expiry dates on all your free website monitors. Get warned well before your certificates expire and cause browser warnings.
Multi-channel Notifications
Get instant downtime alerts via Discord or webhooks — all included in the free website monitoring plan at no charge.
The Most Generous Free Uptime Monitor Available
Most "free" website monitoring tools limit you to 1 monitor, short check intervals, or lock alerts behind a paywall. Watchling is different.
Actually Free — No Tricks
10 website monitors, 1 server monitors, 1 API monitors — all completely free, forever. No time limit, no credit card, no sneaky upsell.
Multi-Layer Monitoring
Most free uptime monitors only track HTTP status. Watchling also monitors SSL expiry, content changes, server resources, API responses, and error logs.
Instant Alerts on Free Plan
Downtime alerts via Discord and webhooks are included in the free plan. You won't need to upgrade just to know when your site goes down.
Set Up Free Website Monitoring in 3 Steps
From sign-up to your first uptime check in under 60 seconds.
Create Your Free Account
Sign up with your email — no credit card required. Your free website monitoring account is ready instantly.
Add Your Website URL
Paste in your website URL. Watchling starts monitoring immediately, checking your site's uptime every 5 minutes.
Get Notified Instantly
Connect Discord or your webhook endpoint. You'll receive an alert the moment your site goes down — and another when it recovers.
Free Website Monitoring — Common Questions
Is the free website monitoring plan really free?
Yes — completely. Watchling's free plan includes 10 website monitors, 1 server monitors, and 1 API monitors with no time limit and no credit card required. It is free uptime monitoring, not a trial.
How often does the free uptime monitor check my website?
Every 5 minutes on the free plan. That's 288 checks per day per monitor. Upgrade to Pro or Business for 1-minute intervals.
Does the free plan include SSL monitoring?
Yes. SSL certificate expiry monitoring is included on all plans, including the free website monitoring plan. You'll be alerted before your certificates expire.
Can I get downtime alerts on the free plan?
Yes. Discord and webhook notifications are available on the free plan. You'll receive an alert as soon as a monitor detects a problem.
What happens when I reach my free monitor limit?
You'll be notified and can upgrade to Pro ($2.99/month) for 100 website monitors, 10 server monitors, and 1-minute check intervals.
Is this really a free uptime monitor with no hidden costs?
Absolutely. The free plan has no hidden fees, no forced upgrades, and no credit card requirement. Paid plans exist for teams that need more monitors or faster check intervals — but the free plan is genuinely free, forever.