Pingbreak
Monitor websites with Pingbreak and receive downtime alerts through Slack, Discord, email, and other channels.
About Pingbreak
Pingbreak is a website monitoring service that checks URLs for downtime and sends alerts. Beta testers can monitor an unlimited number of websites, each checked once per minute, and can receive notifications through Twitter direct messages, Slack, Discord, Mattermost, email or a webhook. Sign-in is possible with a Twitter account or a password. The service is in open beta, is free according to the site, and states that current features will not later require payment; it also says personal data is not sold. Development is done by volunteers and hosting is provided by sponsors.
Key features
- Checks monitored websites at one-minute intervals
- Alerts by Twitter direct message, Slack, Discord, Mattermost, email or webhook
- Unlimited monitored URLs for open beta testers
- Sign in with Twitter or a password
- Beta testers can vote on which features are built next
Best for: Individuals and small teams that want free, simple uptime checks with alerts in chat tools, and that have a Twitter account.
Good for
- Free to use, with the site stating current features will not become paid
- Several notification channels beyond Twitter, including Slack, Discord, Mattermost, email and webhooks
- Beta testers can monitor unlimited URLs with 1-minute checks
Watch out for
- A Twitter account is required to join the open beta and is used for the primary alert method
- The service is in open beta, so the feature set and roadmap are still being decided
Pingbreak at a glance
- Website
- pingbreak.com
- Category
- Development › Cloud & Web Hosting
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Pingbreak FAQ
How often are websites checked?
Every minute. Beta testers can monitor an unlimited number of URLs.
Which notification channels can I use?
Alerts are sent by Twitter direct message as the primary method, and you can configure additional notifications on Slack, Discord, Mattermost, email or a webhook.
Do I need a Twitter account?
Yes. The open beta requires a Twitter account, and Twitter permissions are needed to send alert messages.
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