Status Pages for Open-Source Projects
Mar 13, 2026 | by openstatus | [Open Source]
Why open-source projects need a status page
Your users and contributors rely on your services — APIs, documentation sites, package registries, demo instances. When something goes down, they need to know what's happening and when it'll be back.
A status page turns "is it down for everyone or just me?" into a clear answer.
Trusted by the open-source community
Teams like Cal.com, Documenso, Hanko, OpenPanel, and Probo use openstatus to keep their communities informed.
Why openstatus fits open-source
Open source itself
Openstatus is fully open source. You can inspect the code, contribute, self-host, or use the managed SaaS. No vendor lock-in.
Free tier that works
The free plan gives you a real status page with uptime monitoring — not a trial. One monitor, one status page, 6 regions. Enough for most projects to get started.
Transparent by default
Public status pages with uptime data, incident history, and response times. Your community sees exactly what's happening — matching the transparency ethos of open source.
Community subscriptions
Let your users subscribe via email, RSS/Atom, or JSON. When you push a status report, they know. No manual pinging in Discord.
Theme Store
Make your status page match your project's brand with community themes. Contribute your own theme back to the store.
Frequently asked questions
Is openstatus free for open-source projects?
Yes. The free plan includes one monitor, one status page with three components, and monitoring from up to 6 regions. For larger projects, paid plans start at $30/month with 20 monitors and custom domains.
Can I self-host openstatus?
Yes. Openstatus is fully open source (AGPL-3.0) and can be self-hosted. The checker runs as an 8.5MB Docker image. You can also use the managed SaaS and keep the monitoring infrastructure off your plate.
How do open-source projects use openstatus?
Projects like Cal.com, Documenso, Hanko, and OpenPanel use openstatus to give their communities transparent uptime data. They monitor APIs and services, publish incidents, and let contributors and users subscribe for updates.
Can contributors subscribe to status updates?
Yes. Your community can subscribe via email, RSS/Atom feeds, or JSON feeds. When you publish a status report or schedule maintenance, subscribers are notified automatically.
Give your community the transparency they deserve
Create Your Status Page