Understanding Plan Limits and Quota Tracking
StatusPage.me uses plan-based limits to ensure fair resource usage. Your plan determines how many monitors, status pages, and components you can create. We now show your usage in real-time so you always know where you stand.
What Are Plan Limits?
Each subscription plan includes specific limits for:
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Monitors | The total number of uptime/health checks you can create |
| Status Pages | How many public status pages you can publish |
| Components | The total number of components across all your status pages |
| Monitor Checks | How frequently monitors run and total checks per month |
See the Billing & Plans guide for details on each plan’s limits.
Real-Time Quota Badges
Quota badges show your current usage right where you need them most — on creation screens and list pages.
Where You’ll See Quota Badges
Monitors Page
When you go to add a new monitor, you’ll see: “5 / 10 monitors” next to the Add Monitor button.
Status Pages List
When creating a new status page: “2 / 3 status pages”
Components Page
When adding components: “15 / 50 components”
Badge Colors
| Color | Usage | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Green | 0-69% | Plenty of room |
| Yellow | 70-89% | Getting close |
| Red | 90-100% | At or near limit |
What Happens When You Reach a Limit?
When you hit your plan limit:
- You’ll see a red quota badge showing you’re at capacity
- The “Add” or “Create” button may be disabled
- You’ll see a message explaining the limit
- You’ll have options to:
- Upgrade to a higher plan
- Delete unused resources to free up quota
- Contact support if you need help
Note: Existing monitors, status pages, and components continue working normally. The limit only prevents creating new ones.
Checking Your Current Usage
Quick Check (Quota Badges)
- Go to Monitors, Status Pages, or Components
- Look for the badge next to the “Add” or “Create” button
- The badge shows:
current usage / maximum allowed
Detailed Usage (Account Settings)
- Go to Settings > Account
- View the Plan & Usage section
- See detailed breakdown of all resource usage
Upgrading Your Plan
If you need more resources:
- Go to Billing in the left menu
- Click Upgrade Plan
- Choose a plan with higher limits
- Complete the upgrade
- Your new limits take effect immediately
Common Scenarios
Scenario: “I Hit My Monitor Limit”
Options:
- Review monitors: Delete any monitors that are no longer needed
- Combine checks: Use a single monitor with expected conditions instead of multiple monitors
- Upgrade plan: Get more monitor slots
Scenario: “I Need More Components”
Options:
- Simplify structure: Group related services into fewer, broader components
- Use component groups: Organize without adding extra components
- Upgrade plan: Get higher component limits
Scenario: “I Hit Status Page Limit”
Options:
- Consolidate pages: Combine similar status pages if possible
- Archive unused pages: Delete old or unused status pages
- Upgrade plan: Pro and higher plans support more status pages
Plan Limit Comparison
| Plan | Monitors | Status Pages | Components | Checks/Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 5 | 1 | 10 | 10,000 |
| Starter | 20 | 3 | 50 | 100,000 |
| Pro | 100 | 10 | 200 | 500,000 |
| Business | 500 | 50 | 1,000 | Unlimited |
Exact limits may vary — check current pricing for details.
Soft Limits vs Hard Limits
Hard Limits (Enforced)
- Monitor count
- Status page count
- Component count
You cannot exceed these without upgrading.
Soft Limits (Warnings)
- Check frequency (downgraded, not blocked)
- API rate limits (temporary throttling)
These may slow down or limit features but don’t completely block you.
Best Practices
| Do | Don’t |
|---|---|
| Monitor your quota badges regularly | Wait until you’re at 100% to plan ahead |
| Clean up unused resources periodically | Keep old test monitors forever |
| Upgrade proactively if you’re growing | Try to work around limits with workarounds |
| Use component groups to stay organized | Create dozens of tiny components |
FAQ
Q: Do deleted resources free up quota immediately?
A: Yes, deleting a monitor, status page, or component immediately frees that slot.
Q: What if I temporarily need more monitors?
A: Upgrade to a higher plan, use the resources, then downgrade later if needed (subject to the new plan’s limits).
Q: Can I request a custom limit?
A: Business and Enterprise plans can request custom limits. Contact support.
Q: Do archived monitors count against my limit?
A: Paused/disabled monitors still count. Only deleted monitors free up quota.