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www.reddit.com was checked by WebsiteStatus on October 18, 2026 at 3:34 AM. The server responded with HTTP status code 403 and a response time of 65 ms. The current status is: Client error. You can re-check this site at any time by clicking the "Re-check now" button above, or check another website from the home page.
WebsiteStatus sends an HTTP GET request to the URL you enter over HTTPS, follows any redirects (up to 5), and records the final HTTP status code, total response time, and page title. If the server responds with a 2xx or 3xx status code, the site is marked as "Up & running." If the connection fails or times out, it is marked "Offline."
If a site returns a successful status code but has a high response time (over 1-2 seconds), it may be experiencing heavy load, slow database queries, or network congestion. While the site is technically "up," a slow response can frustrate visitors and hurt search rankings. Use WebsiteStatus's response time metric to track performance trends.
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An SSL/TLS certificate enables encrypted HTTPS connections. Browsers display a padlock icon when the certificate is valid. WebsiteStatus connects over HTTPS and verifies the certificate during the check. If a site's certificate is expired, self-signed, or misconfigured, the check may report the site as offline or show an error status.
WebsiteStatus checks whether the server is responding, but it does not scan for malware or content changes. However, the page title detection feature can give you a clue — if the title suddenly changes to something unexpected, it may indicate a defacement. For full security scanning, use a dedicated malware detection tool.
A CDN (Content Delivery Network) serves your website from multiple geographic locations to improve speed and reliability. If your site uses a CDN, WebsiteStatus may reach a different edge server on each check, which can result in slightly different response times. A CDN generally improves uptime but can mask origin server issues.