NordVPN Launches “Is it down?”- A User-Based Website Outage Tracker

• New Feature Launch: NordVPN rolls out “Is it down?” to track outages via user reports.
• Crowdsourced Updates: Statuses refresh every 30 minutes using data from past 24 hours.
• Clear Status Labels: Shows if a site is online, partially down, or fully experiencing issues.

NordVPN, a well-known name in digital privacy and cybersecurity, has launched a new tool called "Is it down?". This feature lets users check if popular websites or services like YouTube, Facebook, or Xbox Network are currently facing outages, based entirely on crowdsourced user reports.

The service aims to give users up-to-date, real-time visibility into potential service interruptions, without needing to rely on official announcements.

How NordVPN’s “Is it down?” Works

The “Is it down?” tool tracks user-submitted reports to determine whether a website or service is online, facing partial issues, or fully down. It recalculates its data every 30 minutes using the past 24 hours of submitted reports.

Updates are shown only when the number of reports crosses certain thresholds:

• Partial outage: 50% above the baseline of normal activity
• Full outage: 75% above the baseline
• Recovery: When reports drop back below these levels

This method allows the system to flag disruptions based on trends, instead of reacting to isolated incidents.

What the Status Labels Mean

Each website or service listed on the checker is assigned one of three simple status labels:

• Online: No major issues reported; everything is working normally
• Partial Outage: Some users report minor or intermittent issues
• Down: A large number of users report the service is inaccessible or broken

The current list of services tracked includes popular platforms such as:

• Instagram
• YouTube
• Reddit
• Facebook
• Xbox Network
• Twitter (X)
• Discord
• PlayStation Network
• Yahoo and more

NordVPN emphasizes that it does not confirm official outages. The tool is based purely on user-submitted reports, and while it provides a helpful signal, it may not always reflect every issue with perfect accuracy.

With the introduction of this checker, NordVPN is extending its focus beyond privacy to also support digital awareness and service transparency. The tool is free and available to the public.