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Watchtower

wordpress.orgUptime & status pages

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 8 Oct 2026; it is registered on WordPress.org and has been in the index since 7 Sep 2026. How this is checked

Watchtower is a WordPress plugin that monitors website uptime and performance and alerts administrators when issues occur. It offers a free monitoring tier, with Pro features such as SMS notifications and faster alert and audit intervals.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreemiumWebCloud-managed
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6features
2020since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Detecting WordPress downtime and performance problems before they affect visitors.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: WordPress site owners and administrators

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Functions: monitoring

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Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: freemium · license: Proprietary · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, cloud_managed

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: wordpress.org · wordpress.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

Watchtower is an Uptime & status pages project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on detecting WordPress downtime and performance problems before they affect visitors. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a B2B product for wordPress site owners and administrators. Basis unknown · not verified: Watchtower follows a freemium model. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web.

Behind Watchtower is MattGeri, and it first shipped in 2020. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are Uptime Monitoring, Performance Auditing, and Performance Tracking. It is being sunset.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Uptime Monitoring
  • Performance Auditing
  • Performance Tracking
  • Issue Alerts
  • SMS Notifications
  • Faster Audits

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
wordpress-monitoringuptime-alertsperformance-auditingwebsite-health

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserCloud-managed

Trust & compliance

Public signals
HTTPSPrivacy PolicyFree tier
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Privacy Policy

Indexing history

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed7 Sep · 09:08 UTC
    Watchtower seen via WordPress Plugins
    Source: WordPress Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about Watchtower

What is Watchtower?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Watchtower focuses on detecting WordPress downtime and performance problems before they affect visitors. It is catalogued under Uptime & status pages on PulseGate.
Who should use Watchtower?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Watchtower is a B2B product built for wordPress site owners and administrators.
Does Watchtower have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — there is a free tier, with paid plans for advanced use.
What platforms does Watchtower run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Watchtower runs on the web.
Is Watchtower still maintained?
It is being sunset according to the latest indexed signals.
What projects are similar to Watchtower?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Watchman Tower, WatchTowerHQ, and Titanium Site Watch.Watchman TowerWatchTowerHQTitanium Site Watch
Who makes Watchtower?
Watchtower is developed by MattGeri.
How long has Watchtower been around?
Watchtower first shipped in 2020.

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