I was tired of bloated uptime tools, so I built a simple website monitor (3 free monitors forever)

waleed ali khan — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:14:53 +0000

Every developer knows the sudden panic of receiving a text or email saying, "The site is down.

"Even worse is finding out your application has been offline for hours because a minor deployment crashed the server, and no one noticed.

After trying out several existing uptime tools, I noticed they were either too expensive for indie hackers or completely bloated with heavy, confusing enterprise features. I just wanted something that worked without needing a 20-minute configuration tutorial.

That is why I built a minimalist alternative: pingkeeper.online⚡

Why it's different:

An Easy InterfaceI focused heavily on user experience. Instead of messy charts and endless configuration tabs, you get a clean, minimalist dashboard. You can add a website, set up your notification channel, and have your first active monitor running in under 60 seconds.

🎁 3 Free Monitors Forever

I know how important it is to keep side projects running without stacking up subscription bills. That is why the app includes 3 free monitors right out of the box. No credit card required, no hidden catches—just free, reliable uptime tracking for your core projects.

🛠️ What you get:

Lightning-Fast Setup:
A clean, intuitive dashboard built for speed.

Instant Alerts:
Get notified the exact second your server drops or returns an error.

Zero Bloat:
Only the vital metrics you actually need to see.🚀

Try it out and give us feedback!

The app is live right now. I would love for the Dev.to community to break it, test it, and give me some honest feedback on the user experience.

Start tracking your sites here: https://www.pingkeeper.online let me know your thoughts in the comments.

What is the absolute most important feature you look for in a simple monitoring tool?

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I was tired of bloated uptime tools, so I built a simple website monitor (3 free monitors forever)