Pingbreak

What Pingbreak is

Pingbreak is a web service that monitors websites and alerts users when they are down. Beta testers can monitor unlimited URLs, with checks every minute. Notifications are available through Twitter direct messages, Slack, Discord, Mattermost, email, or a custom webhook. Joining the open beta requires a Twitter account, and Twitter permissions are needed to send messages. Pingbreak says it does not sell users’ personal data. Its Free beta plan is listed as free, and the site says current features will not require payment; future updates will remain free for beta testers. The service says it is developed by volunteers and hosted by sponsors, and provides a roadmap where users can suggest upcoming features. Its contributor page identifies Arnaud Lemercier as the founder and describes him as a web developer in Rouen, France. The site also says more than 1,000 users worldwide trust the service and that its robots monitor thousands of websites per minute.

Who it suits

It suits people who want frequent website availability checks and alerts across several notification channels, provided they can join the beta with a Twitter account.

Limits

The Free beta plan is for beta access and requires a Twitter account. It checks URLs every minute; no other free-plan quota is listed.

Getting started

1. Open the Pingbreak website
2. Join the open beta
3. Use a Twitter account to sign up
4. Grant Twitter permissions for message delivery
5. Add unlimited URLs for minute-by-minute checks
6. Choose Twitter, Slack, Discord, Mattermost, email, or webhook alerts

Verdict

Pingbreak offers unlimited one-minute checks and several alert routes at no charge for beta testers. Access requires a Twitter account and messaging permissions.