We send a direct HTTP HEAD request to bitly.com from our serverless infrastructure, measuring the response time and HTTP status code. We also scan social networks, Reddit, and news sources for outage signals.
Where can I see Bitly incident history?
This page shows recent incident data for Bitly. For detailed uptime tracking and 30-day history, consider WebsiteDown Pro monitoring.
What does Bitly's response time mean?
Response time measures how long bitly.com takes to reply to our server-side probe. Under 500ms is good, 500–1000ms is elevated, and over 1000ms suggests degraded performance. Your experience may differ based on your location and ISP.
How can I monitor Bitly uptime?
WebsiteDown Pro checks bitly.com every 60 seconds and sends alerts via email, Telegram, or Discord within 1–5 minutes of a detected outage. Free users can check manually anytime.
Can I access my Bitly files offline?
Some Bitly features may work offline if you've enabled offline access. Check the app settings for offline mode — previously synced documents should still be available.
Will I lose unsaved work during a Bitly outage?
Most Bitly products auto-save frequently. If you're mid-edit during an outage, your work is usually preserved up to the last auto-save point.