Drupal.org vs Statistics of the World
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Drupal.org vs Statistics of the World: common questions
Which is more reliable, Drupal.org or Statistics of the World?
On our scheduled checks, Statistics of the World leads on measured uptime — Drupal.org at —% versus Statistics of the World 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 Drupal.org and Statistics of the World need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Drupal.org is callable with no signup, and Statistics of the World is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Drupal.org and Statistics of the World from the browser?
Yes — both Drupal.org and Statistics of the World 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 Drupal.org and Statistics of the World free for commercial use?
Drupal.org has unclear commercial terms, and Statistics of the World 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.