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DownStatus vs Genderize.io

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIDownStatusNEW—Genderize.ioNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no API key (per docs)Keyless usage limited (x-rate-limit-limit: 25 observed); 2,500 names/mo with a free key
Rate limitUnpublishedKeyless cap 25 per x-rate-limit-limit header; remaining/reset exposed in response headers
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

DownStatus vs Genderize.io: common questions

Which is more reliable, DownStatus or Genderize.io?

On our scheduled checks, Genderize.io leads on measured uptime — DownStatus at —% versus Genderize.io at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do DownStatus and Genderize.io need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — DownStatus is callable with no signup, and Genderize.io is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call DownStatus and Genderize.io from the browser?

Yes — both DownStatus and Genderize.io send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are DownStatus and Genderize.io free for commercial use?

DownStatus has unclear commercial terms, and Genderize.io has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.