Questions people ask before trusting a monitor.
Short answers about what we check, what we do when something breaks and what we intentionally do not touch.
What does Did Anything Break? check?
It checks uptime, HTTP errors, broken links, redirects, timeouts, SSL, DNS, SEO health and response times. A deeper browser check can also look for JavaScript errors, failed requests, mobile layout issues and visible buttons.
How is this different from normal uptime monitoring?
A server can return HTTP 200 while an important button, script or user flow is broken. Did Anything Break? combines normal availability checks with browser diagnostics and change monitoring.
Can it detect a broken button while the website is still online?
Yes. Browser diagnostics can safely test visible non-destructive buttons and report JavaScript errors or failed requests even when the server itself is responding normally.
How often are websites checked?
Free monitors are checked every 15 minutes. Pro and Business monitors are checked every 5 minutes, with additional scheduled browser and performance diagnostics.
What happens when something breaks?
We record the incident, compare it with the previous check and send an alert. Network outages can also be verified independently before an alert is sent.
Will I be told when the site recovers?
Yes. When a monitor returns from warning or broken to healthy, a recovery event is recorded and a recovery email is sent.
Do I need to install anything on my website?
No. For normal website monitoring, you only provide a public URL. There is no script or agent to install.
Is it safe to use?
The service blocks private and local network targets, validates redirects and avoids destructive browser actions. You should still never place passwords, private tokens or sensitive customer data in ordinary monitor fields.
What is included in Free?
Free includes up to 3 monitored websites, 15-minute checks, email problem and recovery alerts, website health monitoring and limited SEO checks.
What does Pro add?
Pro raises the monitor limit to 25, checks every 5 minutes and adds automatic browser diagnostics, screenshot evidence, text/button must-exist monitoring, integrations and more frequent performance checks.
What does Business add?
Business raises the monitor limit to 100, keeps the paid 5-minute check cadence, retains more history and adds workspace access for up to 5 members.
Can I cancel a paid plan anytime?
Yes. Pro and Business billing is managed through Stripe and there is no annual commitment on the monthly plans.
Do you store my card details?
No. Subscription checkout is handled by Stripe, so Did Anything Break? does not need to receive or store your full card details.