Monitoring for indie hackers
Protect your hard-won traffic and customers with fast downtime alerts.
The indie-hacker reality
You’re building, shipping, selling, and supporting—often alone. Downtime costs more because every lead matters.
- Catch outages before users complain
- Get alerted via SMS (not just email)
- Use a status page to keep customers informed
Starter monitoring checklist
- Monitor your marketing site + app
- Monitor API health (/health)
- Add your phone number for SMS alerts
- Test an alert once (break a health URL briefly)
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about StatusMonkey and how it works.
How often does StatusMonkey check my websites?
We check your websites every 60 seconds to ensure they're responding correctly. This means you'll know about any issues within a minute of them occurring.
What types of notifications do you send?
We send both SMS and email notifications when your sites go down. You'll receive instant alerts and follow-up notifications every 30 minutes until the issue is resolved.
Do I need to install anything?
No installation required! StatusMonkey is a cloud-based service. Just add your website URLs to your dashboard, and we'll start monitoring them immediately.
Can I customize the status page?
Yes! You can customize your status page with your brand colors, logo, and custom messages. You can also choose which components to display and how they're arranged.
What happens during my trial?
Your 90-day trial includes up to 20 monitors, SMS alerts, email notifications, a status page, and detailed uptime reporting. No credit card required to start.
How do I cancel my subscription?
You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings. There are no long-term contracts or cancellation fees.
Still have questions? We're here to help!
Contact Support