URLWatch.io – Website and API monitoring with multi-checkpoint tracking

Summary: URLWatch.io is a monitoring tool that tracks website uptime, SSL certificates, domain expiry, response times, and other critical metrics, providing instant downtime alerts. It offers a free plan with up to six monitors and consolidates multiple checks into one dashboard.

What it does

It monitors eight key checkpoints including SSL expiry, domain renewals, blacklist status, robots.txt, sitemap.xml, and server health, alongside uptime and response times. Users receive alerts within 60 seconds of an issue.

Who it's for

Ideal for agencies managing multiple sites, SaaS founders, and users needing comprehensive website and API monitoring without complex setup.

Why it matters

It addresses the gap between overly basic and overly complex monitoring tools by providing thorough, fast alerts with simple configuration.