Which Block Explorer do you use ?

[100bitcoin]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ? If you run a service depending on a third party API, which block explorer's API you rely upon ?

Update: I'm listing out the outcome of this thread here...

1. https://www.blockchain.com/explorer

2.  https://explorer.bitcoin.com/

3. https://blockexplorer.com/

4. https://www.biteasy.com/

5. https://chain.so/btc

6. https://helloblock.io/

7. http://bitcoinchain.com/block_explorer

8. https://bkchain.org/btc

9. http://bitinfocharts.com/bitcoin/

10. http://www.blocktrail.com

11. http://explorer.chain.com/

12. https://live.blockcypher.com/

13. https://insight.bitpay.com/

14. http://blockinfo.org/

15. https://www.coinprism.info/

16. http://blockmeta.com/

17. http://chainflyer.bitflyer.jp/

18. https://www.smartbit.com.au/

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[BittBurger]

blockchain.info

[DeboraMeeks]

I enjoy using blockr.io or blockchain.info
They are both elegantly designed and function well!

[Parazyd]

Blockchain.info all the way! Sometimes blockexplorer.

[BitCoinDream]

1. BlockChain.info

2. Blockr.io

3. HelloBlock.io

4. BitEasy.com

5. BlockExplorer.com

p.s. BlockChain.info BitcoinD is sometimes not in sync with the n/w and thereby giving wrong result. So I am trying to get over with my old habit of sticking to BlockChain.info. I would also like to know, who else is providing reliable API service other than BlockChain.info for free ?

[franky1]

id recommend businesses to NEVER use one service.

there may be reasons why one service is delayed, or has iffy results (yes it has happened)
especially with users funds have your API triple check payments using 3 balance checkers.

[biteasy]

I would also like to know, who else is providing reliable API service other than BlockChain.info for free ?

We do

[PolarPoint]

I will use blockchain.info most of the time because my wallet is there. If I see something strange or need to verify something like no confirmations for a long time, I use blockr.io and blockexplorer.com to double check.

[Baitty]

I've only used blockchain.info.

[BitCoinDream]

I would also like to know, who else is providing reliable API service other than BlockChain.info for free ?

We do

Thanx... do u provide something like https://blockchain.info/q ?

e.g. I'll provide an address as input parameter to get its balance in the output. In blockchain.info, I can do it as...

https://blockchain.info/q/addressbalance/1EzwoHtiXB4iFwedPr49iywjZn2nnekhoj

What to do on BitEasy ?

Moreover, is your explorer code open source or is it built on Abe ?

[biteasy]

Thanx... do u provide something like https://blockchain.info/q ?

e.g. I'll provide an address as input parameter to get its balance in the output. In blockchain.info, I can do it as...

https://blockchain.info/q/addressbalance/1EzwoHtiXB4iFwedPr49iywjZn2nnekhoj

What to do on BitEasy ?

You would be doing this:
https://api.biteasy.com/blockchain/v1/addresses/1EzwoHtiXB4iFwedPr49iywjZn2nnekhoj

After you make the call, you will get a JSON structure and all you have to do is to check the data->balance field.

Moreover, is your explorer code open source or is it built on Abe ?

Our code is not open source I am afraid, and no it's not build on Abe, it's a complete custom solution from the ground up.

[Testing123]

I use both https://blockr.io/ and https://blockexplorer.com/ for double-checking.

[TrailingComet]

I use blockchain.info
Can be a little slow to update and reflect at times though

[chanz]

I only know blockchain. 

[BiTJack]

blockchain.info and blockr.io , Sometime biteasy too.

[maurya78]

blockchain.info works well for me, blockexplorer for a 2nd check

[rohnearner]

1st preference:
blockchain

If some problem with blockchain
2nd: preference is
block.io

blockexplorer is on the list too afterwards

[amitrwt]

Blockchain and blockexplorer for me.

[DolanDuck]

I always used blockchain.info and I've never had the need to use another one, also I didn't find any issue with it.

[Cryptocure]

Always blockchain.info, it's the most convenient option since I also use their wallet service.

[onlinepro]

blockchain.info
It looks good and I'm used to it so no need to change.

[1986]

Yeah I like how slick blockchain.info looks and the extras it provides that others dont.

[mysore]

blockchain.info is very nice and gives a neat depth details

[biteasy]

Yeah I like how slick blockchain.info looks and the extras it provides that others dont.

Like? (When it comes to the block explorer functionality)

[TYT]

Only ever used blockchain.info. Didnt even know there was others. I'll check them out.

[BitCoinDream]

You would be doing this:
https://api.biteasy.com/blockchain/v1/addresses/1EzwoHtiXB4iFwedPr49iywjZn2nnekhoj

After you make the call, you will get a JSON structure and all you have to do is to check the data->balance field.

Thanx... looks neat. will be checking it

[biteasy]

You would be doing this:
https://api.biteasy.com/blockchain/v1/addresses/1EzwoHtiXB4iFwedPr49iywjZn2nnekhoj

After you make the call, you will get a JSON structure and all you have to do is to check the data->balance field.

Thanx... looks neat. will be checking it

Cool
Let us know if you have any questions. You can also post in the official Biteasy.com thread here.

[Spayse]

Only BlockChain.info

[scribbles]

When on a computer or my tablet, blockchain.info

I also use the phone app Coin Ticker as it shows alt coins and lets you set up a portfolio based on addresses you input.

[ampere9765]

Generally I just default to blockchain.info. But recently it was acting funny and not showing recent blocks, and the search was broken. I stumbled onto blockr.io, and have come to like it.

[Parazyd]

I like Blockexplorer.com a lot too. It has a great API and is generally up all the time.

[CEG5952]

Generally I just default to blockchain.info. But recently it was acting funny and not showing recent blocks, and the search was broken. I stumbled onto blockr.io, and have come to like it.

Blockexplorer.com was experiencing strange database/search issues at the same time as Blockchain.info a couple days ago. Not sure what that was about. Ditto on blockr.io, though I'm not talking API.

[Parazyd]

Generally I just default to blockchain.info. But recently it was acting funny and not showing recent blocks, and the search was broken. I stumbled onto blockr.io, and have come to like it.

Blockexplorer.com was experiencing strange database/search issues at the same time as Blockchain.info a couple days ago. Not sure what that was about. Ditto on blockr.io, though I'm not talking API.

If everyone was glitching, then it probably has to do something with the actual blockchain.

[gweedo]

I am CEO and founder of https://apicoin.io, the first bitcoin PaaS and we currently have the market share. We currently have a couple huge (Making more than 250,000 api calls daily between just those companies) bitcoin businesses using us in production. I would be glad to work with anyone on this forum to make their experience with my company, the best they ever have using an api. This means if you need a custom plan, api call, or anything else to connect to our site, just email me and let me know. I will make it happen.

I have been in your position, and I hate when an api fails on me or doesn't give me the data I need, trust me that will not happen on my platform.

[Parazyd]

I am CEO and founder of https://apicoin.io, the first bitcoin PaaS and we currently have the market share. We currently have a couple huge (Making more than 250,000 api calls daily between just those companies) bitcoin businesses using us in production. I would be glad to work with anyone on this forum to make their experience with my company, the best they ever have using an api. This means if you need a custom plan, api call, or anything else to connect to our site, just email me and let me know. I will make it happen.

I have been in your position, and I hate when an api fails on me or doesn't give me the data I need, trust me that will not happen on my platform.

Oh hi! Didn't know you had your site. It looks great! I'll look into it.

[gweedo]

I am CEO and founder of https://apicoin.io, the first bitcoin PaaS and we currently have the market share. We currently have a couple huge (Making more than 250,000 api calls daily between just those companies) bitcoin businesses using us in production. I would be glad to work with anyone on this forum to make their experience with my company, the best they ever have using an api. This means if you need a custom plan, api call, or anything else to connect to our site, just email me and let me know. I will make it happen.

I have been in your position, and I hate when an api fails on me or doesn't give me the data I need, trust me that will not happen on my platform.

Oh hi! Didn't know you had your site. It looks great! I'll look into it.

Thank you, for sure check it out, if you sign up and purchase the free plan I will double your free api calls, PM me your username on the site.

[newIndia]

I am CEO and founder of https://apicoin.io, the first bitcoin PaaS and we currently have the market share. We currently have a couple huge (Making more than 250,000 api calls daily between just those companies) bitcoin businesses using us in production. I would be glad to work with anyone on this forum to make their experience with my company, the best they ever have using an api. This means if you need a custom plan, api call, or anything else to connect to our site, just email me and let me know. I will make it happen.

I have been in your position, and I hate when an api fails on me or doesn't give me the data I need, trust me that will not happen on my platform.

Oh hi! Didn't know you had your site. It looks great! I'll look into it.

Thank you, for sure check it out, if you sign up and purchase the free plan I will double your free api calls, PM me your username on the site.

What are the charges of your API ? I could not find any pricing on your site. Do u offer blockchain.info & biteasy.com provided features for free ?

[gweedo]

I am CEO and founder of https://apicoin.io, the first bitcoin PaaS and we currently have the market share. We currently have a couple huge (Making more than 250,000 api calls daily between just those companies) bitcoin businesses using us in production. I would be glad to work with anyone on this forum to make their experience with my company, the best they ever have using an api. This means if you need a custom plan, api call, or anything else to connect to our site, just email me and let me know. I will make it happen.

I have been in your position, and I hate when an api fails on me or doesn't give me the data I need, trust me that will not happen on my platform.

Oh hi! Didn't know you had your site. It looks great! I'll look into it.

Thank you, for sure check it out, if you sign up and purchase the free plan I will double your free api calls, PM me your username on the site.

What are the charges of your API ? I could not find any pricing on your site. Do u offer blockchain.info & biteasy.com provided features for free ?

You have to register which is free to get prices of the plans, we are also in a redesign so it will be easier to find this information in the future.

We are extremely different from blockchain.info and biteasy.com we are a highly scalable, robust, secure api to the bitcoin network, we are more for developers than the general public. We do have a free plan so you can try the service, I recommend you actually wait a bit we are moving to a huge server today and the api part is down currently to make the move easier. Which to be honest is the first time the api has been brought down since I started the service.

[Parazyd]

I am CEO and founder of https://apicoin.io, the first bitcoin PaaS and we currently have the market share. We currently have a couple huge (Making more than 250,000 api calls daily between just those companies) bitcoin businesses using us in production. I would be glad to work with anyone on this forum to make their experience with my company, the best they ever have using an api. This means if you need a custom plan, api call, or anything else to connect to our site, just email me and let me know. I will make it happen.

I have been in your position, and I hate when an api fails on me or doesn't give me the data I need, trust me that will not happen on my platform.

Oh hi! Didn't know you had your site. It looks great! I'll look into it.

Thank you, for sure check it out, if you sign up and purchase the free plan I will double your free api calls, PM me your username on the site.

What are the charges of your API ? I could not find any pricing on your site. Do u offer blockchain.info & biteasy.com provided features for free ?

Have you registered? If I remember correctly, there was a "Pricing" tab. If not, just look around the site.

[devthedev]

I am CEO and founder of https://apicoin.io, the first bitcoin PaaS and we currently have the market share. We currently have a couple huge (Making more than 250,000 api calls daily between just those companies) bitcoin businesses using us in production. I would be glad to work with anyone on this forum to make their experience with my company, the best they ever have using an api. This means if you need a custom plan, api call, or anything else to connect to our site, just email me and let me know. I will make it happen.

I have been in your position, and I hate when an api fails on me or doesn't give me the data I need, trust me that will not happen on my platform.

Oh hi! Didn't know you had your site. It looks great! I'll look into it.

Thank you, for sure check it out, if you sign up and purchase the free plan I will double your free api calls, PM me your username on the site.

What are the charges of your API ? I could not find any pricing on your site. Do u offer blockchain.info & biteasy.com provided features for free ?

There's the free plan that's limited to 200 Api Calls/day then there's also the individual plan that allows 5000/day for .06BTC/month. And finally, the Business plan, which includes 10000 Api Calls/day and costs .11BTC/Month. The Individual Plan is best for most users. Example uses for this plan can include watching an address' balance, watching for new blocks, watching for new transactions, etc.

[gweedo]

I am CEO and founder of https://apicoin.io, the first bitcoin PaaS and we currently have the market share. We currently have a couple huge (Making more than 250,000 api calls daily between just those companies) bitcoin businesses using us in production. I would be glad to work with anyone on this forum to make their experience with my company, the best they ever have using an api. This means if you need a custom plan, api call, or anything else to connect to our site, just email me and let me know. I will make it happen.

I have been in your position, and I hate when an api fails on me or doesn't give me the data I need, trust me that will not happen on my platform.

Oh hi! Didn't know you had your site. It looks great! I'll look into it.

Thank you, for sure check it out, if you sign up and purchase the free plan I will double your free api calls, PM me your username on the site.

What are the charges of your API ? I could not find any pricing on your site. Do u offer blockchain.info & biteasy.com provided features for free ?

There's the free plan that's limited to 200 Api Calls/day then there's also the individual plan that allows 5000/day for .06BTC/month. And finally, the Business plan, which includes 10000 Api Calls/day and costs .11BTC/Month. The Individual Plan is best for most users. Example uses for this plan can include watching an address' balance, watching for new blocks, watching for new transactions, etc.

Also just a note, the price does change based on the price of bitcoin per USD.

[newIndia]

I am CEO and founder of https://apicoin.io, the first bitcoin PaaS and we currently have the market share. We currently have a couple huge (Making more than 250,000 api calls daily between just those companies) bitcoin businesses using us in production. I would be glad to work with anyone on this forum to make their experience with my company, the best they ever have using an api. This means if you need a custom plan, api call, or anything else to connect to our site, just email me and let me know. I will make it happen.

I have been in your position, and I hate when an api fails on me or doesn't give me the data I need, trust me that will not happen on my platform.

Oh hi! Didn't know you had your site. It looks great! I'll look into it.

Thank you, for sure check it out, if you sign up and purchase the free plan I will double your free api calls, PM me your username on the site.

What are the charges of your API ? I could not find any pricing on your site. Do u offer blockchain.info & biteasy.com provided features for free ?

You have to register which is free to get prices of the plans, we are also in a redesign so it will be easier to find this information in the future.

We are extremely different from blockchain.info and biteasy.com we are a highly scalable, robust, secure api to the bitcoin network, we are more for developers than the general public. We do have a free plan so you can try the service, I recommend you actually wait a bit we are moving to a huge server today and the api part is down currently to make the move easier. Which to be honest is the first time the api has been brought down since I started the service.

Sorry, I did not register, but was checking https://apicoin.io/api/v1/doc/ ...It is nice to know that u r moving to a bigger server. Can u plz tell us why one should consider u more scalable, robust & secure over blockchain.info and biteasy.com ? AFAIK multiple high traffic services, including some busy online cassino, are running on blockchain.info API indeed.

[gweedo]

I am CEO and founder of https://apicoin.io, the first bitcoin PaaS and we currently have the market share. We currently have a couple huge (Making more than 250,000 api calls daily between just those companies) bitcoin businesses using us in production. I would be glad to work with anyone on this forum to make their experience with my company, the best they ever have using an api. This means if you need a custom plan, api call, or anything else to connect to our site, just email me and let me know. I will make it happen.

I have been in your position, and I hate when an api fails on me or doesn't give me the data I need, trust me that will not happen on my platform.

Oh hi! Didn't know you had your site. It looks great! I'll look into it.

Thank you, for sure check it out, if you sign up and purchase the free plan I will double your free api calls, PM me your username on the site.

What are the charges of your API ? I could not find any pricing on your site. Do u offer blockchain.info & biteasy.com provided features for free ?

You have to register which is free to get prices of the plans, we are also in a redesign so it will be easier to find this information in the future.

We are extremely different from blockchain.info and biteasy.com we are a highly scalable, robust, secure api to the bitcoin network, we are more for developers than the general public. We do have a free plan so you can try the service, I recommend you actually wait a bit we are moving to a huge server today and the api part is down currently to make the move easier. Which to be honest is the first time the api has been brought down since I started the service.

Sorry, I did not register, but was checking https://apicoin.io/api/v1/doc/ ...It is nice to know that u r moving to a bigger server. Can u plz tell us why one should consider u more scalable, robust & secure over blockchain.info and biteasy.com ? AFAIK multiple high traffic services, including some busy online cassino, are running on blockchain.info API indeed.

We are really two different beast, blockchain you can setup a wallet easily, use their api and it is great to prove your idea or concept in the market. APICoin is really the next step in that. We can easily allow you to set up an offline cold storage and use our service to check the blockchain for deposits in a safe manner or use our web hooks to contact your servers again in safe and secure manner above any other current api. It also allows you to broadcast many signed transactions in one api call. Sign transactions can't be tempered by us, we can't change the outputs or inputs once they are signed, that means we can safely broadcast them with little trust to our server. We also respect the privacy of a user, and never announced any of partnerships unless the company does first publicly which is kinda a double edge sword because some people won't use us unless they know some big people use us and it makes it harder to actually gain clients. I think privacy is more important than people using us because company XYZ uses us. I also want people to use us by the features we offer not because we are highly trust by a certain section of bitcoin.

We also put a lot of weight on security and trustless of our service. If you notice you don't trust us with any funds, or any private keys for any api calls, and that is a motto of our service.

If you also notice I have been in bitcoin longer than anyone that is running a similar service, I been using bitcoin for over 3 yrs now and I been on this forum for 2 of those years. I am subscribed to every pull request, commit, and comment on the bitcoin core github page as well as the BIP github page. I know the protocol extremely well, and you are getting that expertise when using my service.

[Newar]

Haven't seen it mentioned yet: http://live.insight.is/ and https://github.com/bitpay/insight-api by the bitpay guys.

[ampere9765]

Whenever blockchain.info poops out, I fire up Blockr.io...

[Mayuyu48]

I'm used to blockr.io,
rarely use blockchain.info anymore, because usually there's some glitch in blockchain.info
i'll try another explorer, maybe i can get better block explorer

[Parham6]

I use Blockchain.info because the interface is simple and it provides all the information you need.

[Coef]

I use blockr.io because I can check the current price and estimate of next difficulty on the main page.
Even though I am not a trader or a miner, I would like to know if something special happened.

[BitCoinDream]

You would be doing this:
https://api.biteasy.com/blockchain/v1/addresses/1EzwoHtiXB4iFwedPr49iywjZn2nnekhoj

After you make the call, you will get a JSON structure and all you have to do is to check the data->balance field.

Thanx... looks neat. will be checking it

Cool
Let us know if you have any questions. You can also post in the official Biteasy.com thread here.

What are your send & receive API ? Can u please point to the links ?

[eXch]

http://blockr.io/ is a good one and have API.

[biteasy]

You would be doing this:
https://api.biteasy.com/blockchain/v1/addresses/1EzwoHtiXB4iFwedPr49iywjZn2nnekhoj

After you make the call, you will get a JSON structure and all you have to do is to check the data->balance field.

Thanx... looks neat. will be checking it

Cool
Let us know if you have any questions. You can also post in the official Biteasy.com thread here.

What are your send & receive API ? Can u please point to the links ?

At the moment we only provide block explorer related functionality but this will change in the near future.

[HeroC]

http://blockchain.info

I just found out about blockr.io from this thread, I will check it out.

[jjc326]

This thread is very informative.  I've always used blockchain.info and frankly I always thought that was the only one and the "official" one, which really doesn't make sense as there is no Bitcoin "authority" or official company or owner.

[junshong]

Blockchain.info is quite userfriendly.

[validium]

I have only been using blockchain.info but i have just checked out blockr.io after reading about it on this thread and i have to say it looks pretty nice 

[hyalart]

I am pretty pleased with https://www.biteasy.com and it's API.

[boymilk]

Pretty much everyone uses Blockchain.info. In fact, most of the time I just check my balances there instead of actually firing up my wallet.

Blockr.io looks nice too. And it seems they support Peercoin and Litecoin and a couple others as well as Bitcoin.

[BitCoinDream]

This thread is very informative.  I've always used blockchain.info and frankly I always thought that was the only one and the "official" one, which really doesn't make sense as there is no Bitcoin "authority" or official company or owner.

A great learning indeed. Once upon a time, I thought the same too...

[Lambert]

Blockchain.info has been pretty reliable for me.

[gweedo]

I know a few people from this thread wanted to know when our move to new servers were complete. I can say that it is completed and we passed all our internal test to make sure the data is correct. The blockchain we hold I call it A1 because we examined all the data after the move.

Also we will not be moving any more! We will start growing horizontally now. It only took us a couple months of production to go from a little couple of servers, to now a big boy server, to handle our loads.

[newIndia]

I know a few people from this thread wanted to know when our move to new servers were complete. I can say that it is completed and we passed all our internal test to make sure the data is correct. The blockchain we hold I call it A1 because we examined all the data after the move.

Also we will not be moving any more! We will start growing horizontally now. It only took us a couple months of production to go from a little couple of servers, to now a big boy server, to handle our loads.

Looks like you are now on Atlantic Metro Communications VPS. Why are not u giving a try to Amazon AWS or Google App Engine ? Are not they better for this kind of a large scale operation ?

[gweedo]

I know a few people from this thread wanted to know when our move to new servers were complete. I can say that it is completed and we passed all our internal test to make sure the data is correct. The blockchain we hold I call it A1 because we examined all the data after the move.

Also we will not be moving any more! We will start growing horizontally now. It only took us a couple months of production to go from a little couple of servers, to now a big boy server, to handle our loads.

Looks like you are now on Atlantic Metro Communications VPS. Why are not u giving a try to Amazon AWS or Google App Engine ? Are not they better for this kind of a large scale operation ?

We are not on any VPS system, we are on a dedicated server provided by http://www.bitronictech.net/aff.php?aff=061. Why we choose them over AWS or APP engine, well a couple reason. One is that I actually worked for a datacenter at my college, before I got into bitcoins so I actually do tweak some very low level settings. Every ounce of power you can squeeze of a system, makes my project that much better than the next one. This rules out google app engine. Two I want to support the bitcoin eco-system. If you read some of my early post I actually called for someone to start a hosting PaaS for bitcoin. It would sky rocket, and you wouldn't have any of the issues you have now with hacked AWS accounts.

My startup has paid everything so far in bitcoin. Making it so I never have to get a bank account for my business!

Trust me this some powerful hardware, I know what I am doing and the site has yet to be down excluding today when I had to move the huge blockchain database. Which as you can see went as planned.

[nwfella]

blockchain.info here for my blockchain verifications.

[Simon8x]

I use blockchain.info mainly, and when it is not working I use blockr.io.

[newIndia]

I know a few people from this thread wanted to know when our move to new servers were complete. I can say that it is completed and we passed all our internal test to make sure the data is correct. The blockchain we hold I call it A1 because we examined all the data after the move.

Also we will not be moving any more! We will start growing horizontally now. It only took us a couple months of production to go from a little couple of servers, to now a big boy server, to handle our loads.

Looks like you are now on Atlantic Metro Communications VPS. Why are not u giving a try to Amazon AWS or Google App Engine ? Are not they better for this kind of a large scale operation ?

We are not on any VPS system, we are on a dedicated server provided by http://www.bitronictech.net/aff.php?aff=061. Why we choose them over AWS or APP engine, well a couple reason. One is that I actually worked for a datacenter at my college, before I got into bitcoins so I actually do tweak some very low level settings. Every ounce of power you can squeeze of a system, makes my project that much better than the next one. This rules out google app engine. Two I want to support the bitcoin eco-system. If you read some of my early post I actually called for someone to start a hosting PaaS for bitcoin. It would sky rocket, and you wouldn't have any of the issues you have now with hacked AWS accounts.

My startup has paid everything so far in bitcoin. Making it so I never have to get a bank account for my business!

Trust me this some powerful hardware, I know what I am doing and the site has yet to be down excluding today when I had to move the huge blockchain database. Which as you can see went as planned.

Really proud to know this buddy. I wish all bitcoin entrepreneurs have this ideology.

[BTC_Fundamentals]

I am using only blockchain.info for BTC block exploring, there are others for other coins too.

[gweedo]

I know a few people from this thread wanted to know when our move to new servers were complete. I can say that it is completed and we passed all our internal test to make sure the data is correct. The blockchain we hold I call it A1 because we examined all the data after the move.

Also we will not be moving any more! We will start growing horizontally now. It only took us a couple months of production to go from a little couple of servers, to now a big boy server, to handle our loads.

Looks like you are now on Atlantic Metro Communications VPS. Why are not u giving a try to Amazon AWS or Google App Engine ? Are not they better for this kind of a large scale operation ?

We are not on any VPS system, we are on a dedicated server provided by http://www.bitronictech.net/aff.php?aff=061. Why we choose them over AWS or APP engine, well a couple reason. One is that I actually worked for a datacenter at my college, before I got into bitcoins so I actually do tweak some very low level settings. Every ounce of power you can squeeze of a system, makes my project that much better than the next one. This rules out google app engine. Two I want to support the bitcoin eco-system. If you read some of my early post I actually called for someone to start a hosting PaaS for bitcoin. It would sky rocket, and you wouldn't have any of the issues you have now with hacked AWS accounts.

My startup has paid everything so far in bitcoin. Making it so I never have to get a bank account for my business!

Trust me this some powerful hardware, I know what I am doing and the site has yet to be down excluding today when I had to move the huge blockchain database. Which as you can see went as planned.

Really proud to know this buddy. I wish all bitcoin entrepreneurs have this ideology.

Thank you, bitcoin just makes business so easy in this global era.

[newIndia]

I know a few people from this thread wanted to know when our move to new servers were complete. I can say that it is completed and we passed all our internal test to make sure the data is correct. The blockchain we hold I call it A1 because we examined all the data after the move.

Also we will not be moving any more! We will start growing horizontally now. It only took us a couple months of production to go from a little couple of servers, to now a big boy server, to handle our loads.

Looks like you are now on Atlantic Metro Communications VPS. Why are not u giving a try to Amazon AWS or Google App Engine ? Are not they better for this kind of a large scale operation ?

We are not on any VPS system, we are on a dedicated server provided by http://www.bitronictech.net/aff.php?aff=061. Why we choose them over AWS or APP engine, well a couple reason. One is that I actually worked for a datacenter at my college, before I got into bitcoins so I actually do tweak some very low level settings. Every ounce of power you can squeeze of a system, makes my project that much better than the next one. This rules out google app engine. Two I want to support the bitcoin eco-system. If you read some of my early post I actually called for someone to start a hosting PaaS for bitcoin. It would sky rocket, and you wouldn't have any of the issues you have now with hacked AWS accounts.

My startup has paid everything so far in bitcoin. Making it so I never have to get a bank account for my business!

Trust me this some powerful hardware, I know what I am doing and the site has yet to be down excluding today when I had to move the huge blockchain database. Which as you can see went as planned.

Really proud to know this buddy. I wish all bitcoin entrepreneurs have this ideology.

Thank you, bitcoin just makes business so easy in this global era.

Yep, but finding counterparty to accept bitcoin is sometimes a pain.

[gweedo]

I know a few people from this thread wanted to know when our move to new servers were complete. I can say that it is completed and we passed all our internal test to make sure the data is correct. The blockchain we hold I call it A1 because we examined all the data after the move.

Also we will not be moving any more! We will start growing horizontally now. It only took us a couple months of production to go from a little couple of servers, to now a big boy server, to handle our loads.

Looks like you are now on Atlantic Metro Communications VPS. Why are not u giving a try to Amazon AWS or Google App Engine ? Are not they better for this kind of a large scale operation ?

We are not on any VPS system, we are on a dedicated server provided by http://www.bitronictech.net/aff.php?aff=061. Why we choose them over AWS or APP engine, well a couple reason. One is that I actually worked for a datacenter at my college, before I got into bitcoins so I actually do tweak some very low level settings. Every ounce of power you can squeeze of a system, makes my project that much better than the next one. This rules out google app engine. Two I want to support the bitcoin eco-system. If you read some of my early post I actually called for someone to start a hosting PaaS for bitcoin. It would sky rocket, and you wouldn't have any of the issues you have now with hacked AWS accounts.

My startup has paid everything so far in bitcoin. Making it so I never have to get a bank account for my business!

Trust me this some powerful hardware, I know what I am doing and the site has yet to be down excluding today when I had to move the huge blockchain database. Which as you can see went as planned.

Really proud to know this buddy. I wish all bitcoin entrepreneurs have this ideology.

Thank you, bitcoin just makes business so easy in this global era.

Yep, but finding counterparty to accept bitcoin is sometimes a pain.

Agreed it takes a little bit of work but I think most sites can do it. You just have be up to sitting down with the person and showing them.

[nishtrip15]

I use blockchain.info

[newIndia]

I do used localchain

What is localchain ? Can u please provide the URL ?

[oli123123]

I mostly use blockchain.info.

[bitmaster111]

Block chain tab is always open on my browser its best for me I love to check trading info and transaction detail on this , hope you will also enjoy this .

[ShakyhandsBTCer]

I know a few people from this thread wanted to know when our move to new servers were complete. I can say that it is completed and we passed all our internal test to make sure the data is correct. The blockchain we hold I call it A1 because we examined all the data after the move.

Also we will not be moving any more! We will start growing horizontally now. It only took us a couple months of production to go from a little couple of servers, to now a big boy server, to handle our loads.

Looks like you are now on Atlantic Metro Communications VPS. Why are not u giving a try to Amazon AWS or Google App Engine ? Are not they better for this kind of a large scale operation ?

We are not on any VPS system, we are on a dedicated server provided by http://www.bitronictech.net/aff.php?aff=061. Why we choose them over AWS or APP engine, well a couple reason. One is that I actually worked for a datacenter at my college, before I got into bitcoins so I actually do tweak some very low level settings. Every ounce of power you can squeeze of a system, makes my project that much better than the next one. This rules out google app engine. Two I want to support the bitcoin eco-system. If you read some of my early post I actually called for someone to start a hosting PaaS for bitcoin. It would sky rocket, and you wouldn't have any of the issues you have now with hacked AWS accounts.

My startup has paid everything so far in bitcoin. Making it so I never have to get a bank account for my business!

Trust me this some powerful hardware, I know what I am doing and the site has yet to be down excluding today when I had to move the huge blockchain database. Which as you can see went as planned.

Really proud to know this buddy. I wish all bitcoin entrepreneurs have this ideology.

Thank you, bitcoin just makes business so easy in this global era.

Yep, but finding counterparty to accept bitcoin is sometimes a pain.

There are a fair number of ways you can pay for things in bitcoin in non-traditional ways. You can use gyft (for consumers), get vendors to use coinbase or bitpay for your specific transaction.

[newIndia]

@gweedo I was checking https://apicoin.io/api/v1/doc/ for send & receive API but did not notice any reference. Though it would be a bit complicated, I think https://apicoin.io/api/v1/doc/#pushtx can be used to send Tx. If u have easier API link for send & receive, can u please point to those ?

[gweedo]

@gweedo I was checking https://apicoin.io/api/v1/doc/ for send & receive API but did not notice any reference. Though it would be a bit complicated, I think https://apicoin.io/api/v1/doc/#pushtx can be used to send Tx. If u have easier API link for send & receive, can u please point to those ?

That is our sending api https://apicoin.io/api/v1/doc/#pushtx we don't want have access to your funds as that is dangerous and even if you trust us we could get hacked and then your funds would be gone. So by doing this you can signed your own transactions which is pretty easy now of days, and we will send it to the bitcoin network.

[newIndia]

@gweedo I was checking https://apicoin.io/api/v1/doc/ for send & receive API but did not notice any reference. Though it would be a bit complicated, I think https://apicoin.io/api/v1/doc/#pushtx can be used to send Tx. If u have easier API link for send & receive, can u please point to those ?

That is our sending api https://apicoin.io/api/v1/doc/#pushtx we don't want have access to your funds as that is dangerous and even if you trust us we could get hacked and then your funds would be gone. So by doing this you can signed your own transactions which is pretty easy now of days, and we will send it to the bitcoin network.

But, is not there any receive API that does the following ?

i. Generate a new address

ii. Make a callback when there is an amount received at this address

iii. Forward that amount to another fixed address

[Velkro]

blockchain.info, im monster of habits

[Icardi09]

sure many people using blockchain.info
best looking block explorer for bitcoin for now
anyone know original block explorer for bitcoin?

[dbshck]

sure many people using blockchain.info
best looking block explorer for bitcoin for now
anyone know original block explorer for bitcoin?

http://blockexplorer.com/ 
That block explorer has the simplest design. So i think it's the original one, or the oldest one

[Domino]

sure many people using blockchain.info
best looking block explorer for bitcoin for now
anyone know original block explorer for bitcoin?

http://blockexplorer.com/ 
That block explorer has the simplest design. So i think it's the original one, or the oldest one

Yup I believe it is the oldest one, and it is made by theymos. 

[BitCoinDream]

sure many people using blockchain.info
best looking block explorer for bitcoin for now
anyone know original block explorer for bitcoin?

http://blockexplorer.com/ 
That block explorer has the simplest design. So i think it's the original one, or the oldest one

Yup I believe it is the oldest one, and it is made by theymos. 

I wish Theymos modifies it a bit and supports some basic API. By the way, blockchain.info is not the best looking anymore. U need to try biteasy.com, helloblock.io, blockr.io

[Icardi09]

sure many people using blockchain.info
best looking block explorer for bitcoin for now
anyone know original block explorer for bitcoin?

http://blockexplorer.com/ 
That block explorer has the simplest design. So i think it's the original one, or the oldest one

yeah it seems "old" from their design
i've opened this block explorer before, but i didn't know blockexplorer is original block explorer of bitcoin
if i'm not wrong, either electrum or multibit use it for built in explorer (must be opened in browser) on wallet
wow theymos made it

[AuroraHF]

Blockchain.info

It has a great design as opposed to blockexplorer, it hurts my eyes.

[abercrombie]

I llike blockchain.info, much easier to understand. 

[PangPang]

I use blockr.io and blockchain.info, because they include unconfirmed transactions as well.

[littlewizard]

blockchain.info
I think this is the official btc block chain?

[boymilk]

blockchain.info
I think this is the official btc block chain?

I could be wrong but I always thought that while the blockchain is always the same, technically there is no "official" block explorer right? Is Blockchain.info any more official than the other ones out there? Did Satoshi or the Bitcoin Foundation endorse any particular block explorer?

EDIT: So it seems that Blockchain.info is a platinum member of the Bitcoin Foundation and its founder Roger Ver was also one of the founding members of the Bitcoin Foundation. So maybe it is the official one?

[Testing123]

blockchain.info
I think this is the official btc block chain?

I could be wrong but I always thought that while the blockchain is always the same, technically there is no "official" block explorer right? Is Blockchain.info any more official than the other ones out there? Did Satoshi or the Bitcoin Foundation endorse any particular block explorer?

EDIT: So it seems that Blockchain.info is a platinum member of the Bitcoin Foundation and its founder Roger Ver was also one of the founding members of the Bitcoin Foundation. So maybe it is the official one?

There no "official" in bitcoin, since bitcoin is decentralized.
So, even for the bitcoin core wallet, you won't see the word "official" https://bitcoin.org/en/choose-your-wallet

[rancidgash]

Think I'll stick to using blockchain.info, seems to be the most straight forward explorer.

[salmondance]

Blockchain.info. sometimes it starts acting weird but i dont care and not planning to try other ones.

[VeroPossumus]

Blockchain.info. Its easy to use (especially if you're new) and has a nice desigh.

[newIndia]

Think I'll stick to using blockchain.info, seems to be the most straight forward explorer.

Blockchain.info. sometimes it starts acting weird but i dont care and not planning to try other ones.

Blockchain.info. Its easy to use (especially if you're new) and has a nice desigh.

All good about BlockChain.info ...except they are somethimes overloaded.

[biteasy]

I use blockr.io and blockchain.info, because they include unconfirmed transactions as well.

biteasy.com includes unconfirmed transactions as well.

[Xona]

I mainly use Blockchain.info ,it's simple ,easy ,advanced (Auto-updated) and has good graphics as well. it has been down multiple times though but a very high up-time.

[BitCoinDream]

I mainly use Blockchain.info ,it's simple ,easy ,advanced (Auto-updated) and has good graphics as well. it has been down multiple times though but a very high up-time.

But this down time has become deadly for services running on top of their API.

[spinf]

blockchain.info, the site is really well done and fast

[Tammy Chan]

I mainly use Blockchain.info ,it's simple ,easy ,advanced (Auto-updated) and has good graphics as well. it has been down multiple times though but a very high up-time.

But this down time has become deadly for services running on top of their API.

Exactly.
If your service builds on top of their API, you probably wouldn't call it a "very high up-time".

[SirChiko]

Blockchain.info here too, all the way!

[Tammy Chan]

Here are the block explorer I know:
https://blockchain.info/
https://blockr.io/
https://blockexplorer.com/
https://www.biteasy.com/
https://chain.so/btc
https://helloblock.io/
http://bitcoinchain.com/block_explorer
https://bkchain.org/btc

I mainly use blockchain.info just because I got used to its layout...
And when it is not working, I switch to blockr.io simply because of the slightly shorter name.

[CaptChadd]

I have always used Blockchain.info and have had no problems. Maybe they are just having to expand their infrastruture to copy with the ever increasing new userbase?
Posted from Bitcointa.lk - #E3PM91ItEjjt9yCd

[Tammy Chan]

Maybe they are just having to expand their infrastruture to copy with the ever increasing new userbase?

Maybe.
After all, they are the most popular (by a far distance) block explorer, and the only one offering a wallet service alongside.

[Bizmark13]

Here are the block explorer I know:
https://blockchain.info/
https://blockr.io/
https://blockexplorer.com/
https://www.biteasy.com/
https://chain.so/btc
https://helloblock.io/
http://bitcoinchain.com/block_explorer
https://bkchain.org/btc

I mainly use blockchain.info just because I got used to its layout...
And when it is not working, I switch to blockr.io simply because of the slightly shorter name.

Same here. I use Blockchain.info but I switch to Blockr.io when it's down. For example, it's running a bit slowly at the moment and I keep getting CloudFlare errors. A quick check on Downforeveryoneorjustme.com seems to suggest that the problem isn't limited to me and the site seems to be down for everyone. Not quite sure why.

And thanks for the links! I didn't know there were so many of them. Interestingly, one of them (Blockexplorer.com) was made by theymos who is also the owner of this forum.

[newIndia]

Here are the block explorer I know:
https://blockchain.info/
https://blockr.io/
https://blockexplorer.com/
https://www.biteasy.com/
https://chain.so/btc
https://helloblock.io/
http://bitcoinchain.com/block_explorer
https://bkchain.org/btc

I mainly use blockchain.info just because I got used to its layout...
And when it is not working, I switch to blockr.io simply because of the slightly shorter name.

I was checking the SR auction winner's address on all of them. Looks like bitcoinchain.com is defunct. It is throwing Error 500 for this address => http://bitcoinchain.com/block_explorer/a/1a8LDh3qtCdMFAgRXzMrdvB8w1EG4h1Xi

Moreover, it showing wrong balance on my address !!!

[Baitty]

i use blockchain.info and I think its the best site out there very user friendly.

[Southpaw0]

I use blockchain.info for all of my block exploring

[C.Steven]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ?

I use blockchain.info, blockr.io, biteasy.com (in that order).
The search function on blockexplorer.com is really very slow IMO.

[fvzdev]

blockchain.info

[BitCoinDream]

Any new block explorer in the market that supports send/receive API except blockchain.info ?

[BowieMan]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ? If you run a service depending on a third party API, which block explorer's API you rely upon ?

Most of the time blockchain.info. I know the interface and I know where to find everything I'm looking for. While using other explorers I tend to have to understand the interface first. Sometimes I use blockr as well, it's a nice and clean site!

[lynn_402]

Blockchain.info is fine. When it's down, I simply input the address I want to see in google and browse the results.

[BitCoinDream]

Blockchain.info is fine. When it's down, I simply input the address I want to see in google and browse the results.

LoLz... that's really a nice solution. I think, the day is not so far, when Google is going to provide a block explorer

[Omikifuse]

For Bitcoin?

Think most people use blockchain.info . Or they run bitcoin-qt, but I don't know if it is possible to see other's adresses with the qt.


Other altcoins ahve their own block explorers too, but I'm not used to use them.

[claimore]

 blockchain.info ofc!

[DannyElfman]

Blockchain.info is the default, but when it goes down, I always use blockr.io as backup!

[jaberwock]

Like all other people, I use blockchain.info.

Never seen blockchain offline

[DannyElfman]

Like all other people, I use blockchain.info.

Never seen blockchain offline

It was offline for days total this year.

[Baitty]

blockchain.info does go down some times but not very often its pretty reliable and the uptime must be near 99%.

[ShakyhandsBTCer]

blockchain.info does go down some times but not very often its pretty reliable and the uptime must be near 99%.

Yes, also it is possibly the best linked node there is. There are times when it has >900 connections!

[Mobius]

blockchain.info does go down some times but not very often its pretty reliable and the uptime must be near 99%.

Yes, also it is possibly the best linked node there is. There are times when it has >900 connections!

Blockchiain.info is likely the most reliable "supernode" out there and the most reliable block explorers. It is very user friendly, however you can change settings to give you more "advanced" information if you need it. It also has a lot of useful information that can be useful to both the casual user and the "dev"

[BitCoinDream]

blockchain.info does go down some times but not very often its pretty reliable and the uptime must be near 99%.

Yes, also it is possibly the best linked node there is. There are times when it has >900 connections!

Blockchiain.info is likely the most reliable "supernode" out there and the most reliable block explorers. It is very user friendly, however you can change settings to give you more "advanced" information if you need it. It also has a lot of useful information that can be useful to both the casual user and the "dev"

Quiet true. Blockchain.info is the reason for which we got to be aware of the 51% reach of GHash.io. Its really the Bitcoin Google.

[nicepumper]

blockchain.info

[cutesakura]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ? If you run a service depending on a third party API, which block explorer's API you rely upon ?

blockchain.info
i think this is the best right now
you can try it ...

[BitCoinDream]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ? If you run a service depending on a third party API, which block explorer's API you rely upon ?

blockchain.info
i think this is the best right now
you can try it ...

LoLz... I dont think there is anyone who have not tried it. Let us know if know about some new one

[CozyLife]

Blockchain.info is my pick. I didn't actually know there were other good explorers out there for Bitcoin, but after reading this, some of the others looks well designed.

[RedPrince]

I prefer biteasy.com & blockr.io.

[Zebra]

I use both blockchain.info and blockr.io.
They both provide the hex raw transaction and allow me to push my raw transaction.

[BitCoinDream]

Blockchain.info is my pick. I didn't actually know there were other good explorers out there for Bitcoin, but after reading this, some of the others looks well designed.

It seems that there is a new one on the block. It is www.BlockTrail.com. I was just reading about it on CoinDesk...

http://www.coindesk.com/russian-tech-magnates-first-bitcoin-project-launches-beta/

...seems promising.

[TimeWatch]

Blockchain.info way to go!!. It is even listed on Wikihow page

[Dannie]

I switched to blockr.io a few months ago, after having some problems with blockchain.info, and I am very happy with the change.

[BitCoinDream]

Blockchain.info way to go!!. It is even listed on Wikihow page

Probably because they are the oldest one after theymos's BlockExplorer.com

I switched to blockr.io a few months ago, after having some problems with blockchain.info, and I am very happy with the change.

U might like to give a shot to...

1. www.BlockTrail.com

2. www.BitEasy.com

Both are very neatly designed and informative

[soccosocco]

I always used blockchain.info because my wallet is there
It looks good and and as long as I use I have not found the problem
but I see here, many also use blockr.io, okay I'll try it

[iluvpie60]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ? If you run a service depending on a third party API, which block explorer's API you rely upon ?

Update: I'm listing out the outcome of this thread here...

1. https://blockchain.info/

2. https://blockr.io/

3. https://blockexplorer.com/

4. https://www.biteasy.com/

5. https://chain.so/btc

6. https://helloblock.io/

7. http://bitcoinchain.com/block_explorer

8. https://bkchain.org/btc

9. http://bitinfocharts.com/bitcoin/

10. http://www.blocktrail.com

blockchain.info has always been easier for me to use. the other ones honestly do not do that good of a job keeping things simple or clear.

[PangPang]

I started using blockchain.info long time ago and later switched to blockr.io.
But now, I have switched back to blockchain.info after discovering the email notification feature.

[BitCoinDream]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ? If you run a service depending on a third party API, which block explorer's API you rely upon ?

Update: I'm listing out the outcome of this thread here...

1. https://blockchain.info/

2. https://blockr.io/

3. https://blockexplorer.com/

4. https://www.biteasy.com/

5. https://chain.so/btc

6. https://helloblock.io/

7. http://bitcoinchain.com/block_explorer

8. https://bkchain.org/btc

9. http://bitinfocharts.com/bitcoin/

10. http://www.blocktrail.com

blockchain.info has always been easier for me to use. the other ones honestly do not do that good of a job keeping things simple or clear.

Have u checked the 10th one in the list ? I'll suggest to get your time to check it yourself and then judge...

[deepestfear]

I use blockchain.info and blockr.io
Blockchain is more intuitive and easy to use while blockr.io is more reliable in updating

[ChuckBuck]

I primarily use Blockchain.info most of the time, for transaction checking, mining pool distribution, charts, and other assorted info.  This site seems to get the most support from the Bitcoin community, and well spoken Bitcoin figurehead Andreas Antonopolous actually works for them as Chief Security Officer.

I think Blockchain.info suffered some severe slowness a little while ago with unconfirmed transactions, so I use blockr.IO as a backup if Blockchain.info is down.

[Fearless]

I always used blockchain.info and I've never had the need to use another one, also I didn't find any issue with it.

Same here blockchain is the one and only I use too,and I never had any troubles too

[3x2]

blockchain.info is simply the best.

[Phoenix_Guy]

https://blockchain.info/

Of course

[feryjhie]

https://blockchain.info/

Of course

right now i usually use blockchain

[BitCoinDream]

I primarily use Blockchain.info most of the time, for transaction checking, mining pool distribution, charts, and other assorted info.  This site seems to get the most support from the Bitcoin community, and well spoken Bitcoin figurehead Andreas Antonopolous actually works for them as Chief Security Officer.

I think Blockchain.info suffered some severe slowness a little while ago with unconfirmed transactions, so I use blockr.IO as a backup if Blockchain.info is down.

U might like to give a shot to www.blocktrail.com. These guys have done a fantastic job. U'd probably like the clean design.

[thecast]

Blockchain.info 

[Lamigo]

U might like to give a shot to www.blocktrail.com. These guys have done a fantastic job. U'd probably like the clean design.

The layout and design are pretty good, and I will probably use it as the backup for bc.i and blockr.

[Poorri]

Blockchain.info is the go to explorer of course.

[BitCoinDream]

U might like to give a shot to www.blocktrail.com. These guys have done a fantastic job. U'd probably like the clean design.

The layout and design are pretty good, and I will probably use it as the backup for bc.i and blockr.

I'm tracking these guys for some time and it seems that they are stable as well. Have never seen them going down.

[BitcoinExchangeIndia.com]

U might like to give a shot to www.blocktrail.com. These guys have done a fantastic job. U'd probably like the clean design.

The layout and design are pretty good, and I will probably use it as the backup for bc.i and blockr.

I'm tracking these guys for some time and it seems that they are stable as well. Have never seen them going down.

For widespread popularity, BlockTrail.com needs to offer API like blockchain.info or BitEasy.com. I could not find any API on their website.

[Threemoon]

so far I still use blockchain.info

[MyLucky7]

I use blockchain.info only.

Unless blockchain.info is down, I don't see a reason why I should change to use any other block explorer.

[Pony789]

Blockchain.info was my first choice, but since the site is buggy from time to time, I have switched to blockr.io and blocktrail.com.

[Bitsaoit]

i use blockchain.info
sure many people using blockchain.info
best looking block explorer for bitcoin for now

[Hakjsparrow]

I use blockchain.info
so far is good

[gweedo]

I have actually been enjoying https://chain.so/BTC but only issue if they read this is if they can make a cookie that saves BTC when I click on it. So when I go to the site I can just go straight to bitcoin.

[newIndia]

I have actually been enjoying https://chain.so/BTC but only issue if they read this is if they can make a cookie that saves BTC when I click on it. So when I go to the site I can just go straight to bitcoin.

Its interesting to see 10 different bitcoin block explorers are listed at one place in OP. Can u please tell us if there is something extra in chain.so that is not available among others ?

[bitkanu]

1st preference:
blockchain

bcoz here i can see rate of BTC-E  about per BTC .
If some problem with blockchain
2nd: preference is
block.io

i think these  two are sufficient for these days .

[DhaniBoy]

I am now and always wear blockchain.info, because it is more familiar and safety was high, when transferring from one wallet to wallet that is not too deep waiting for a confirmation, there is little mining fee, but not too big, until now very comfortable to wear blockchain.info , you should try it ... 

[Banaspati]

I use Blockchain.info because the interface is simple and it provides all the information you need.

[--Encrypted--]

Blockchain. if it's down I let google decide 

[Muhammed Zakir]

Like almost all people, me too use Blockchain.info.

   ~~MZ~~

[bitkanu]

we can say if we want to try about BTC then Blockchain is first priority of us 
if we neglect it so we have google but I really turst on block chain because less server down

[gweedo]

I have actually been enjoying https://chain.so/BTC but only issue if they read this is if they can make a cookie that saves BTC when I click on it. So when I go to the site I can just go straight to bitcoin.

Its interesting to see 10 different bitcoin block explorers are listed at one place in OP. Can u please tell us if there is something extra in chain.so that is not available among others ?

I like the layout as well as they give you the amount of txs per min. Also I like their address landing page gives you a short link as well. They also detect self change addresses and omit it from the received amount.

[Simon8x]

we can say if we want to try about BTC then Blockchain is first priority of us 
if we neglect it so we have google but I really turst on block chain because less server down

I am having the exactly opposite experience. I found blockchain.info less stable than blockr.io and so I am now using blockr.io primarily.

[newIndia]

we can say if we want to try about BTC then Blockchain is first priority of us 
if we neglect it so we have google but I really turst on block chain because less server down

I am having the exactly opposite experience. I found blockchain.info less stable than blockr.io and so I am now using blockr.io primarily.

U might find blocktrail.com even more stable with a nicer UI. Stability is partially dependent on traffic though. BlockChain.info no doubt caters the highest traffic. Some people even confuse blockchain with blockchain.info.

[Simon8x]

we can say if we want to try about BTC then Blockchain is first priority of us 
if we neglect it so we have google but I really turst on block chain because less server down

I am having the exactly opposite experience. I found blockchain.info less stable than blockr.io and so I am now using blockr.io primarily.

U might find blocktrail.com even more stable with a nicer UI. Stability is partially dependent on traffic though. BlockChain.info no doubt caters the highest traffic. Some people even confuse blockchain with blockchain.info.

It definitely has a very nice UI, and I have just added it to my bookmarks (as a backup for blockr.io at this moment ). Thanks for your suggestion.

[Muhammed Zakir]

we can say if we want to try about BTC then Blockchain is first priority of us 
if we neglect it so we have google but I really turst on block chain because less server down

I am having the exactly opposite experience. I found blockchain.info less stable than blockr.io and so I am now using blockr.io primarily.

U might find blocktrail.com even more stable with a nicer UI. Stability is partially dependent on traffic though. BlockChain.info no doubt caters the highest traffic. Some people even confuse blockchain with blockchain.info.

Thanks! I like the UI and especially, the 'mention' feature but it is only showing meantions in BT though. Anyway, I will stick with Blockchain.info and Blockr.io, if both are down, I will go for this.

   ~~MZ~~

[Coinshot]

blockchain.info naturally. Its cool how it updates automatically when a new transaction takes place.

Blockr.io when the previous one is down. Happened quite a few times.

[Hexoz]

i use blockchain.info because I was the first one I know 

[Kieronbm]

blockchain.info

Me too.

Checks watch for 4h countdown to be able to post something worthwhile.

[BitCoinDream]

I just stumbled upon a new block explorer...

http://explorer.chain.com/

Seems it is not so good from navigation point of view, but offers an extensive and documented API. If u r a developer and have used it, please provide your point of view regarding the API.

[Salmon1989]

Blockchain.info and blockr.io are still the best options IMO. They not only provides the standard explorer services but also allows you to push your raw transactions to the bitcoin network.

[cryptoaltcoin]

we can say if we want to try about BTC then Blockchain is first priority of us 
if we neglect it so we have google but I really turst on block chain because less server down

I am having the exactly opposite experience. I found blockchain.info less stable than blockr.io and so I am now using blockr.io primarily.

I havent tried blockr.io, im used to blockchain.
Im goint to take a look at blockr.io

[joriss]

people use more blockchain than the others sites I think, i heard only about it

[_chance_]

blockchain and blockr.io but mostly blockchain.

[tsm]

I got with the top #1 choice which is blockchain.info

[mezmerizer9]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ? If you run a service depending on a third party API, which block explorer's API you rely upon ?

Update: I'm listing out the outcome of this thread here...

1. https://blockchain.info/

2. https://blockr.io/

3. https://blockexplorer.com/

4. https://www.biteasy.com/

5. https://chain.so/btc

6. https://helloblock.io/

7. http://bitcoinchain.com/block_explorer

8. https://bkchain.org/btc

9. http://bitinfocharts.com/bitcoin/

10. http://www.blocktrail.com

I rarely use block explorer but when I do I'm using blockchains, also their wallet. But to be honest, I've never used any other.

[Shogen]

Blockchain.info.
The reason is pretty simple that the service is older and it is the first block explorer I know.

[irfan_pak10]

I always use blockchain.info. And to be precise i did not know about other block explorer sites huhh lol

[Muhammed Zakir]

I just stumbled upon a new block explorer...

http://explorer.chain.com/

Seems it is not so good from navigation point of view, but offers an extensive and documented API. If u r a developer and have used it, please provide your point of view regarding the API.

Great! That gives a detailed information, it is very helpful especially for developers. Thanks!

    ~~MZ~~

[JeffDeChesare]

Wow i never knew there are some many and i only know of blockchain.info lol
Well blockchain for me but now i'm gonna try others what see else they got.

[mullerdan]

blockchain.info. !!

[bitnanigans]

I love the blockr.io interface so much, I could lick it.

[eaglerider]

Blockchain.info is awesome

[Centaurus]

blockchain.info

[farjia]

I only use blockchain.info, I tried to use one other but found it really confusing.

[fathur01]

blocktrail and blockr! Maybe make this offtopic thread go there!

[Sonny]

Blockchain.info is still the one having the best functionality.
For example, I can put any addresses as watch-only, and with the payment notification feature, I will be notified with email, SMS or Skype messages for any transaction to and from the address within seconds. This is something none of the other block explorers can do as of today AFAIK.

[Muhammed Zakir]

Blockchain.info is still the one having the best functionality.
For example, I can put any addresses as watch-only, and with the payment notification feature, I will be notified with email, SMS or Skype messages for any transaction to and from the address within seconds. This is something none of the other block explorers can do as of today AFAIK.

It is Blockchain.info wallet not Blockchain.info explorer. Both are different!

   ~~MZ~~

[keackh]

blockchain.info is the best, you will satisfied I think

[iram3130]

I am using Blockr.io it's better then blockchain.info

Many times blockchain don't show confirmation for long time.

[Tjopper]

Hi guys,

Thanks for the Mentions in here I just wanted to let you know we launched the 2nd part of our API a couple of days ago.
You might be shocked, Multi-Signature by default!

https://www.blocktrail.com/

Cheers

[Muhammed Zakir]

Hi guys,

Thanks for the Mentions in here I just wanted to let you know we launched the 2nd part of our API a couple of days ago.
You might be shocked, Multi-Signature by default!

https://www.blocktrail.com/

Cheers

That's great! Blocktrail is becoming better day by day. Just a simple question, using PHP, can this be used for faucets?

   ~~MZ~~

[samuel999]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ? If you run a service depending on a third party API, which block explorer's API you rely upon ?

I've always used blockchain. Have tried blockexplorer once or twice when in was down, not so good.

[fearlesscat10]

Before this, I just always used blockchain.info. Now I'm looking at the others that people have mentioned for recommendations. Blocktrail looks good.

[Bryansamba]

blockchain.info

easy use for newbie like me

[3x2]

blockchain.info is the best IMO

[silvestar]

Hi guys,

Thanks for the Mentions in here I just wanted to let you know we launched the 2nd part of our API a couple of days ago.
You might be shocked, Multi-Signature by default!

https://www.blocktrail.com/

Cheers

Do you have any plan to include a "broadcast raw transaction" function on blocktrail like the one on blockchain.info and blockr.io?

[Ingatqhvq]

blockchain.info is great.

[Braedo]

Blockchain.info is the obvious choice for most.

[Aristoff]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ?

I always use blockchain.info. IMHO today it is the best thing invented for ...
besides, I have a wallet there and very easy to see the state of the transaction at the current moment

[jacktheking]

The only block explorer I visited is https://blockchain.info/. Not sure why.. LoL!

[kwaasteniet]

I use always blockchain.info. i didn't know there were others.

[kpitti]

Good list thank you 

Personaly I am using only these two:

1. https://blockchain.info/

3. https://blockexplorer.com/

As Multibit can connect there.

[Brewins]

Usually blockchain.info cause of inertia.
Others I use when blockchain.info has troubles

[Amph]

this is the best one now

http://btc.blockr.io/

[100bitcoin]

Hi guys,

Thanks for the Mentions in here I just wanted to let you know we launched the 2nd part of our API a couple of days ago.
You might be shocked, Multi-Signature by default!

https://www.blocktrail.com/

Cheers

That's great. You guys are doing a real neat job. Do check our project at your comfortable time as well. It is www.100bit.co.in ...launching soon

[100bitcoin]

I just stumbled upon a new block explorer...

http://explorer.chain.com/

Seems it is not so good from navigation point of view, but offers an extensive and documented API. If u r a developer and have used it, please provide your point of view regarding the API.

Thanx... added in OP.

[ajareselde]

1. https://blockchain.info/

never used or seen any other block explorer (not counting altcoins), and there was no need for one , to be honest.

cheers

[newIndia]

I just stumbled upon a new block explorer...

http://explorer.chain.com/

Seems it is not so good from navigation point of view, but offers an extensive and documented API. If u r a developer and have used it, please provide your point of view regarding the API.

Thanx... added in OP.

I found https://insight.bitpay.com. It is a great one because it is offering the source code on Github. It is also stable, because LocalBitcoins is using it. Should be included.

1. https://blockchain.info/

never used or seen any other block explorer (not counting altcoins), and there was no need for one , to be honest.

cheers

Except that it goes down every now and then...

[peligro]

1. https://blockchain.info/

never used or seen any other block explorer (not counting altcoins), and there was no need for one , to be honest.

cheers

Except that it goes down every now and then...

It also gives some incorrect double spend flag sometime. In those cases I do a recheck with blockr.io.

[Muhammed Zakir]

I found https://insight.bitpay.com. It is a great one because it is offering the source code on Github. It is also stable, because LocalBitcoins is using it. Should be included.

It gave a big error saying my total sent and received amount as ~7+BTC.

1. https://blockchain.info/

never used or seen any other block explorer (not counting altcoins), and there was no need for one , to be honest.

cheers

Except that it goes down every now and then...

It also gives some incorrect double spend flag sometime. In those cases I do a recheck with blockr.io.

+1. I have seen a post by a user warning about this with examples. Do anybody know why Blockchain.info have this problem?

   ~~MZ~~

[Brad Pitt]

1. https://blockchain.info/

never used or seen any other block explorer (not counting altcoins), and there was no need for one , to be honest.

cheers

Except that it goes down every now and then...

It also gives some incorrect double spend flag sometime. In those cases I do a recheck with blockr.io.

To say it is the most popular explorer it does have a lot of things it needs to improve. I used to use it as my go to one but it doesn't work properly on my mobile now and never lets me search for addresses and just takes me back to the home screen. I now mainly use https://www.blocktrail.com/BTC

[peligro]

I found https://insight.bitpay.com. It is a great one because it is offering the source code on Github. It is also stable, because LocalBitcoins is using it. Should be included.

It gave a big error saying my total sent and received amount as ~7+BTC.

1. https://blockchain.info/

never used or seen any other block explorer (not counting altcoins), and there was no need for one , to be honest.

cheers

Except that it goes down every now and then...

It also gives some incorrect double spend flag sometime. In those cases I do a recheck with blockr.io.

+1. I have seen a post by a user warning about this with examples. Do anybody know why Blockchain.info have this problem?

   ~~MZ~~

Some posted that it was due to the transaction block getting orphaned. I don't why its a problem with blockchain.info and not others.

[waterpile]

I think Blockchain.info is the widely used block explorer.

[avw1982]

I'm using only blockchain, but now I saw  https://blockr.io/ and that one is also very nice.

[MGMT]

Anyone have a complete list of block explorers?

I think Blockchain.info is the widely used block explorer.

It is, but I think that fact that it's also a wallet is a big driver in traffic. Many casually users seem to think it is the 'official' bitcoin one too.

[pooya87]

~~

1. https://blockchain.info/

never used or seen any other block explorer (not counting altcoins), and there was no need for one , to be honest.

cheers

Except that it goes down every now and then...

i've been using blockchain.info for nearly 6 months now an only encountered the downtime twice so far
maybe i was lucky!

[RocketSingh]

I found https://insight.bitpay.com. It is a great one because it is offering the source code on Github. It is also stable, because LocalBitcoins is using it. Should be included.

It gave a big error saying my total sent and received amount as ~7+BTC.

Can u please show some example where https://insight.bitpay.com is giving wrong results ?

[EcuaMobi]

I have 2 clear favorites, one for browsing form the PC and for the mobile:

https://blockchain.info/ for the PC, which gives all the details, especially when scripts & coinbase is enabled.
However it sucks on mobile. Not even the basic information can be understood.

For mobile I prefer https://insight.bitpay.com/ which renders great.

[Muhammed Zakir]

Can u please show some example where https://insight.bitpay.com is giving wrong results ?

It was shown when I checked my address.

I have 2 clear favorites, one for browsing form the PC and for the mobile:

https://blockchain.info/ for the PC, which gives all the details, especially when scripts & coinbase is enabled.
However it sucks on mobile. Not even the basic information can be understood.

Agree.

For mobile I prefer https://insight.bitpay.com/ which renders great.

Give Blocktrail.com and Biteasy.com a try. Both are good but I like Blocktrail more because of the UI and it's features. You may also like https://goocha.com, not an explorer but a helpful search toll.

   -MZ

[EcuaMobi]

For mobile I prefer https://insight.bitpay.com/ which renders great.

Give Blocktrail.com and Biteasy.com a try. Both are good but I like Blocktrail more because of the UI and it's features. You may also like https://goocha.com, not an explorer but a helpful search toll.

   -MZ

I hadn't tried Blocktrail.com on the mobile, I just did now. And I've tried Biteasy.
Still my favorite for mobile is insight. I like how it renders everything and I find the QR Code scanning feature extremely useful.

[RocketSingh]

For mobile I prefer https://insight.bitpay.com/ which renders great.

Give Blocktrail.com and Biteasy.com a try. Both are good but I like Blocktrail more because of the UI and it's features. You may also like https://goocha.com, not an explorer but a helpful search toll.

   -MZ

I was trying https://goocha.com. It is saying...

Code:

Your connection is not private

Attackers might be trying to steal your information from goocha.com (for example, passwords, messages, or credit cards).

[EcuaMobi]

For mobile I prefer https://insight.bitpay.com/ which renders great.

Give Blocktrail.com and Biteasy.com a try. Both are good but I like Blocktrail more because of the UI and it's features. You may also like https://goocha.com, not an explorer but a helpful search toll.

   -MZ

I was trying https://goocha.com. It is saying...

Code:

Your connection is not private

Attackers might be trying to steal your information from goocha.com (for example, passwords, messages, or credit cards).

Did you mean goocha.com MZ? or goochain.net?

[Gisado]

I prefet blocktrail.com and insight.bitpay.com - both are better than bc.info.

[Muhammed Zakir]

I hadn't tried Blocktrail.com on the mobile, I just did now. And I've tried Biteasy.
Still my favorite for mobile is insight. I like how it renders everything and I find the QR Code scanning feature extremely useful.

Blocktrail.com supports Qr Code scanning.

I was trying https://goocha.com. It is saying...

Code:

Your connection is not private

Attackers might be trying to steal your information from goocha.com (for example, passwords, messages, or credit cards).

Did you mean goocha.com MZ? or goochain.net?

Oops, sorry! They are trying to sell that domain. Other domain: http://goocha.in

   -MZ

[cryptworld]

I use blockchain.info but I like to use blockr.io sometimes too

[1Referee]

I always use blockchain.info but just noticed blockr.io which I have never heard of before. Will give it a try.

The only thing I don't like about blockchain.info is that it very often suffers from not updating blocks correctly.

[opossum]

I always use blockchain.info but just noticed blockr.io which I have never heard of before. Will give it a try.

The only thing I don't like about blockchain.info is that it very often suffers from not updating blocks correctly.

I use blockchain.info and i can't believe how slow i have been finding others lol there are loads and i never even knew probably because i never needed to but it is good knowing they are there if i need them. Cheers for the list op i will be sure to try some out see if any feel right

[EcuaMobi]

Is there any native block explorer for Android?
I mean one really written in Java for Android, not just a webview for a web explorer.
That would be cool.

[heskey]

I've always used blockchain.info

[Muhammed Zakir]

Is there any native block explorer for Android?
I mean one really written in Java for Android, not just a webview for a web explorer.
That would be cool.

You maybe looking for https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jackpf.blockchainsearch&hl=en.

[Philipd]

mostly I use only blockchain.info I get all the info there

[FinanceUS]

I use blockchain.info too. It seems to be quite common to use it here.

[Jombrangs]

I personally use blockchain.info, AFAIK is the only one that has auto-updates without refreshing the page

[Chemistry1988]

Blocktrail mainly. It looks the best and is always up when I need it (unlike bc.i).
Also, I use blockr sometimes to cross-test the data I got.

[TrailingComet]

I check using blockchain and blockexplorer

[Bitcoinexp]

Blockchain.info
It's the most convenient since I also use their wallet service. Interface looks clean too. On a side-note, it has my 2 favourite colours, blue and white.

[Sindelar1938]

I check pretty much only blockchain.info which is where I have a wallet. That keeps it nice and simple for me.

[EcuaMobi]

Is there any native block explorer for Android?
I mean one really written in Java for Android, not just a webview for a web explorer.
That would be cool.

You maybe looking for https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jackpf.blockchainsearch&hl=en.

Thanks MZ. I checked it but didn't like it to be honest. It doesn't give more information than insight and has an UI that looks like a website.
I'm not sure if it'd be worth developing a fully featured native explorer for Android.

[cloud36649]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ? If you run a service depending on a third party API, which block explorer's API you rely upon ?

Update: I'm listing out the outcome of this thread here...

1. https://blockchain.info/

2. https://blockr.io/

3. https://blockexplorer.com/

4. https://www.biteasy.com/

5. https://chain.so/btc

6. https://helloblock.io/

7. http://bitcoinchain.com/block_explorer

8. https://bkchain.org/btc

9. http://bitinfocharts.com/bitcoin/

10. http://www.blocktrail.com

11. http://explorer.chain.com/

A few more (they all seem to work well):

-BlockCypher: https://live.blockcypher.com/

-BitPay: https://insight.bitpay.com/

-blockinfo: http://blockinfo.org/

-Coinprism: https://www.coinprism.info/


Some comments on the ones that are currently listed (did some testing):

3. Blockexplorer: Clunky, slow, unreliable. It often fails to display updated transactions, sometimes it won't even be able to load an address at all. I respect that they were pretty much the first block explorer (or the first?), but there are much better alternatives out there.

That's it, enjoy! I'd love to hear some feedback about my list as well if anyone has any.

[notlist3d]

I think https://blockchain.info/ has become the premier one.  It just works.   They have also turned it into a heck of a company.  I heard them talk at a conference and was impressed with them.

[Icardi09]

i'm sure more than 90% of user here are blockchain.info user
same as me
i am looking for new block explorer, because blockchain.info is often going down recently
insight bitpay seems good idea for now

[pooya87]

i'm sure more than 90% of user here are blockchain.info user
same as me
i am looking for new block explorer, because blockchain.info is often going down recently
insight bitpay seems good idea for now

i personally like http://btc.blockr.io/ as an alternative block explorer, for times when i can't do it on blockchain.info. also http://blockr.io/ has other altcoin chains too. and you can bookmark your addresses so that you can access them easily.

[nachoig]

Please add Tradeblock to the list: https://tradeblock.com/blockchain

Personally, I use Biteasy first and Blockchain.info as alternative. But one thing what I avoid: block explorer with tickers. I don't go to a block explorer to see the price in a fiat currency which I don't use.

[Velkro]

Usually https://blockexplorer.com/ but its hard-edged :/
while simple to use

[notlist3d]

i'm sure more than 90% of user here are blockchain.info user
same as me
i am looking for new block explorer, because blockchain.info is often going down recently
insight bitpay seems good idea for now

I think your right on the over 90 percent.  They are used most of the links on here.

[Gisado]

I don't like bc.info because they don't show inputs/outputs correctly on mobile. I use blocktrail usually.

[sandy47bt]

I use blockchain.info since i have wallet there & most people use it too
But, i use chain.so/btc too in case blockchain.info is down / have problem

[Vitamin King]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ? If you run a service depending on a third party API, which block explorer's API you rely upon ?

Update: I'm listing out the outcome of this thread here...

1. https://blockchain.info/

2. https://blockr.io/

3. https://blockexplorer.com/

4. https://www.biteasy.com/

5. https://chain.so/btc

6. https://helloblock.io/

7. http://bitcoinchain.com/block_explorer

8. https://bkchain.org/btc

9. http://bitinfocharts.com/bitcoin/

10. http://www.blocktrail.com

11. http://explorer.chain.com/

A few more (they all seem to work well):

-BlockCypher: https://live.blockcypher.com/

-BitPay: https://insight.bitpay.com/

-blockinfo: http://blockinfo.org/

-Coinprism: https://www.coinprism.info/


Some comments on the ones that are currently listed (did some testing):

3. Blockexplorer: Clunky, slow, unreliable. It often fails to display updated transactions, sometimes it won't even be able to load an address at all. I respect that they were pretty much the first block explorer (or the first?), but there are much better alternatives out there.

That's it, enjoy! I'd love to hear some feedback about my list as well if anyone has any.

Now, as blockchain.info is down, I'd like to add http://blockmeta.com to the list.

[AceWallen]

blockchain.info is the go-to, and has the nicest interface. although it is buggy at times, and my second favorite is blockr.io, which is very reliable.

[BitcoinNewbie15]

Wow, i didn't even know that there were different block explorers for bitcoin. I like many of these, this thread has a very nice list. I am going to start using a few different block explorers, maybe there are some that I will like more than others.

[Smartbit-Charles]

We have just launched a new block explorer - smartbit.com.au

Our launch thread can be found here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1127817.0

Cheers!

[subSTRATA]

ive used blockchain.info for a while, but im starting to lean more towards blocktrail now, not sure why.

[RocketSingh]

ive used blockchain.info for a while, but im starting to lean more towards blocktrail now, not sure why.

Same here. I just wish BlockTrail makes their PHP based send/receive API easier to integrate.

[randy8777]

i find myself using blockr.io more than blockchain.info. it has way less errors and the ui looks very clean. blockchain.info needs to work on their bugs that they have had for a very long time.

[Rmcdermott927]

I used to like blockchain.info, but considering they have been down so frequently, I installed a local instance of Abe.   Its quite convenient and quick to be able to look up transactions without having to visit an external site.

Check it out: https://github.com/bitcoin-abe/bitcoin-abe

[Amph]

i switched from blockchain.info, to this, which i find to be better and less lagghy, never experienced a down time

http://btc.blockr.io/

[Hexcoin]

i always use blockchain.info but if there are any problem i switch to blocktrail.com having some nice interface

[Herbert2020]

despite all the problems and down times associated with blockchain.info , i still prefer using it for checking stuff out . because i am more comfortable with the layout.

but i also use btc.blockr.io and blocktrail if i need to double check something or if blockchain.info  is down.

[newIndia]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ? If you run a service depending on a third party API, which block explorer's API you rely upon ?

Update: I'm listing out the outcome of this thread here...

1. https://blockchain.info/

2. https://blockr.io/

3. https://blockexplorer.com/

4. https://www.biteasy.com/

5. https://chain.so/btc

6. https://helloblock.io/

7. http://bitcoinchain.com/block_explorer

8. https://bkchain.org/btc

9. http://bitinfocharts.com/bitcoin/

10. http://www.blocktrail.com

11. http://explorer.chain.com/

A few more (they all seem to work well):

-BlockCypher: https://live.blockcypher.com/

-BitPay: https://insight.bitpay.com/

-blockinfo: http://blockinfo.org/

-Coinprism: https://www.coinprism.info/


Some comments on the ones that are currently listed (did some testing):

3. Blockexplorer: Clunky, slow, unreliable. It often fails to display updated transactions, sometimes it won't even be able to load an address at all. I respect that they were pretty much the first block explorer (or the first?), but there are much better alternatives out there.

That's it, enjoy! I'd love to hear some feedback about my list as well if anyone has any.

Now, as blockchain.info is down, I'd like to add http://blockmeta.com to the list.

I'd recommend this to be added as well...

http://chainflyer.bitflyer.jp

[talkbitcoin]

i have always used blockchain.info , i didn't know about other block exploreres till now

[g1974ak]

Normally number 1. When don't work nr.2.

[RocketSingh]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ? If you run a service depending on a third party API, which block explorer's API you rely upon ?

Update: I'm listing out the outcome of this thread here...

1. https://blockchain.info/

2. https://blockr.io/

3. https://blockexplorer.com/

4. https://www.biteasy.com/

5. https://chain.so/btc

6. https://helloblock.io/

7. http://bitcoinchain.com/block_explorer

8. https://bkchain.org/btc

9. http://bitinfocharts.com/bitcoin/

10. http://www.blocktrail.com

11. http://explorer.chain.com/

A few more (they all seem to work well):

-BlockCypher: https://live.blockcypher.com/

-BitPay: https://insight.bitpay.com/

-blockinfo: http://blockinfo.org/

-Coinprism: https://www.coinprism.info/


Some comments on the ones that are currently listed (did some testing):

3. Blockexplorer: Clunky, slow, unreliable. It often fails to display updated transactions, sometimes it won't even be able to load an address at all. I respect that they were pretty much the first block explorer (or the first?), but there are much better alternatives out there.

That's it, enjoy! I'd love to hear some feedback about my list as well if anyone has any.

Now, as blockchain.info is down, I'd like to add http://blockmeta.com to the list.

I'd recommend this to be added as well...

http://chainflyer.bitflyer.jp

There is another to be added to the list...

https://www.smartbit.com.au/

Australia's first blockchain explorer.

[Deathwing]

Blockchain or Blocktrail, depends on the info I want.

[n2004al]

I use always https://blockchain.info/. Even if for some moments it not work I wait and use again it. There is more clear and I understand well its structure.

[superpanos2]

I am using the all-time-classic blockchain.info explorer.
Why? Because it just works!
Occasionally I use blockexplorer.com when in need of more technical info!

[subSTRATA]

I am using the all-time-classic blockchain.info explorer.
Why? Because it just works!
Occasionally I use blockexplorer.com when in need of more technical info!

im moving away from blockchain.info as it has become unreliable as of late and has downtimes that are more than necessary, and viewing more info is always a good thing imo.

[el kaka22]

At the beginning I'm using blockchain.info from the searching results of Google, now I'm still using it, but I'm using blocktrail as an alternative option when blockchain.info say that 'Maximum concurrent requests reached' for me.

BTW I still have my main wallet at blockchain.info, which have handled my over 1BTC in total.

[Deathwing]

I am using the all-time-classic blockchain.info explorer.
Why? Because it just works!
Occasionally I use blockexplorer.com when in need of more technical info!

im moving away from blockchain.info as it has become unreliable as of late and has downtimes that are more than necessary, and viewing more info is always a good thing imo.

Downtimes? When did it happen? I saw once like... a year ago that lasted for an hour or so.

[subSTRATA]

I am using the all-time-classic blockchain.info explorer.
Why? Because it just works!
Occasionally I use blockexplorer.com when in need of more technical info!

im moving away from blockchain.info as it has become unreliable as of late and has downtimes that are more than necessary, and viewing more info is always a good thing imo.

Downtimes? When did it happen? I saw once like... a year ago that lasted for an hour or so.

i think there was another one a few weeks back, i dont really remember the exact time too well, but my logic is that downtimes are a huge no no for blockchain.info, considering the services they provide; they provide a wallet service, which I personally, would like to have access to my money 100% of the time, and although the incidents were few, blockchain.info has shown vulnerabilities, and it was more or less pushed me away from their website.

[b-trading]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ? If you run a service depending on a third party API, which block explorer's API you rely upon ?

Update: I'm listing out the outcome of this thread here...

1. https://blockchain.info/

2. https://blockr.io/

3. https://blockexplorer.com/

4. https://www.biteasy.com/

5. https://chain.so/btc

6. https://helloblock.io/

7. http://bitcoinchain.com/block_explorer

8. https://bkchain.org/btc

9. http://bitinfocharts.com/bitcoin/

10. http://www.blocktrail.com

11. http://explorer.chain.com/

Thank you for this thread this is very usefull for me, before i only using blockchain.info..now i can try the other ones from this thread

[100bitcoin]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ? If you run a service depending on a third party API, which block explorer's API you rely upon ?

Update: I'm listing out the outcome of this thread here...

1. https://blockchain.info/

2. https://blockr.io/

3. https://blockexplorer.com/

4. https://www.biteasy.com/

5. https://chain.so/btc

6. https://helloblock.io/

7. http://bitcoinchain.com/block_explorer

8. https://bkchain.org/btc

9. http://bitinfocharts.com/bitcoin/

10. http://www.blocktrail.com

11. http://explorer.chain.com/

A few more (they all seem to work well):

-BlockCypher: https://live.blockcypher.com/

-BitPay: https://insight.bitpay.com/

-blockinfo: http://blockinfo.org/

-Coinprism: https://www.coinprism.info/


Some comments on the ones that are currently listed (did some testing):

3. Blockexplorer: Clunky, slow, unreliable. It often fails to display updated transactions, sometimes it won't even be able to load an address at all. I respect that they were pretty much the first block explorer (or the first?), but there are much better alternatives out there.

That's it, enjoy! I'd love to hear some feedback about my list as well if anyone has any.

Now, as blockchain.info is down, I'd like to add http://blockmeta.com to the list.

I'd recommend this to be added as well...

http://chainflyer.bitflyer.jp

There is another to be added to the list...

https://www.smartbit.com.au/

Australia's first blockchain explorer.

Thanks for providing the details. OP updated with all the new block explorers.

[98problems]

i use blockchain.info as its the most popular explorer its newbie friendly and its really easy to use for all people, all in all i believe it has no good alternatives of such level

[Kazimir]

i use blockchain.info as its the most popular explorer

It was, but unfortunately they have made too many fuckups. Especially now with the recent issue with accepting invalid txs, I'd say they lost their credibility.

But no worries, there are plenty alternatives which are at least as good. Some even better, imho.

[Kazimir]

This one is missing in the OP: https://bchain.info/

[kevindurant]

I use blockchain.info but https://blockexplorer.com is my favorite because theymos made it!

[apriyani420]

blockr.io is the best for me, a lot of people choose blockchain.info but for me it seems to be unreliable because of the amount of bugs they have and because some people lost their money with their online wallet

[GrandmaJean]

i use blockchain.info together with its wallet i never had any problems with it and i wish i never will, they always provide the best services and its easy to use it

[neutraLTC]

I use https://www.blocktrail.com/BTC

[subSTRATA]

i use blockchain.info together with its wallet i never had any problems with it and i wish i never will, they always provide the best services and its easy to use it

you should really reconsider using blockchain.info, theyve been accepting transactions without verifying that they are legitimate, valid transactions, leading to a whole myriad of spoofed transactions. https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/3frn1d/satoshis_coins_have_not_moved_blockchaininfo_is/

[Brewins]

I use blocktrail, more info and no downtime and other errors from blockchain.info

[illyiller]

I use blockr.io mainly. I love the interface and readability when looking through transaction trees. Plus, every time blockchain.info has accepted invalid transactions or incorrectly reports orphaned blocks, blockr.io has been accurate. So I'm sticking with it.

[Blawpaw]

I usually go for Blockchain.info or Blocktrail.com. This last one is a real great tool to someone who wants to access some statistical data!

[Nas]

I'm using Blockchain.info for daily controls and other stuff. I believe BlockExplorer is another good site. When Blockchain.info has problems I switch it to that.

[Hexcoin]

i always use blockchain.info as it is much easy to use for me, but if there is some issue on it i switch to blocktrail

[Redrose]

Normally I use blockchain.info, which is most popular. I am using its wallet as well!

[dodgecharger]

Blockchain.info. It's easy to use especially if you're new and has a nice design...except they are sometimes overloaded.

[bitsat alien]

I llike blockchain.info, much easier to understand.

[subSTRATA]

I think Blockchain.info suffered some severe slowness a little while ago with unconfirmed transactions, so I use blockr.IO as a backup if Blockchain.info is down.

unconfirmed transactions have nothing to do with blockchain.info itself, as inept as that company is. if transactions are not confirming, then it would be that the miners are unable to guess the hashes to solve the blocks.

[Eodguy149]

Normally I use blockchain.info, which is most popular. I am using its wallet as well!

Blockchain.info has had a lot of issues lately as well as in the past in regard to its role in block exploring. When it comes to their wallet, I would highly recommend using something else. There have been multiple instances where individuals have lost their coins due to security flaws so use at your own risk. 

[|BitcoinZ|]

https://blockexplorer.com/

[Brewins]

http://blocktrail.com/

[neutraLTC]

www.BlockTrail.com now displays BIP100 and 8MB votes all across the site.

https://www.blocktrail.com/BTC/blocks/1

[altcoinhosting2]

i'm a fan of blockchain.info, but i'd like to run my own abe instance in the future... To bad it takes ages to load it's initial database (i've been waiting 2+ weeks now)

[mattiadeabtc]

i used blockchain.info from the beginning but now i'm using www.bocktrail.com

[RealBitcoin]

1) blockchain.info

Its the fastest and most reliable, others are crappy and show fake transactions, sometimes the amount is not shown correctly. Or just hard to interpret the TX data!

[fkvidar]

I'm using only blockchain.info, but now I saw https://blockr.io and that is also very nice.

[favdesu]

I use blockchain.info as well as blockr and blocktrail. depends on my mood I guess

[subSTRATA]

1) blockchain.info

Its the fastest and most reliable, others are crappy and show fake transactions, sometimes the amount is not shown correctly. Or just hard to interpret the TX data!

funny how you say that, as blockchain.info is actually the one that shows fake transactions because their ledger doesnt even check to see if a transaction is valid. there's actually an unconfirmed transaction (for 2 years and running) from satoshi's address on BC.i that isnt shown on any other block explorer.

[RealBitcoin]

1) blockchain.info

Its the fastest and most reliable, others are crappy and show fake transactions, sometimes the amount is not shown correctly. Or just hard to interpret the TX data!

funny how you say that, as blockchain.info is actually the one that shows fake transactions because their ledger doesnt even check to see if a transaction is valid. there's actually an unconfirmed transaction (for 2 years and running) from satoshi's address on BC.i that isnt shown on any other block explorer.

Well blocktrail does the same, i thought blockchain.info showed valid TX, atleast i saw my transactions there and they were ok.

Perhaps some fake ones that got in there, i see they are updating it every day so i hope they will improve their service.

[apriyani420]

i use blockchain.info only and nothing else, mainly because my wallet is on it and its really easy to use it

[sana9821]

i use several explorers blockchain sometimes have problems so its better to use others like blocktrail or something like that

[neutraLTC]

1) blockchain.info

Its the fastest and most reliable, others are crappy and show fake transactions, sometimes the amount is not shown correctly. Or just hard to interpret the TX data!

funny how you say that, as blockchain.info is actually the one that shows fake transactions because their ledger doesnt even check to see if a transaction is valid. there's actually an unconfirmed transaction (for 2 years and running) from satoshi's address on BC.i that isnt shown on any other block explorer.

Well blocktrail does the same, i thought blockchain.info showed valid TX, atleast i saw my transactions there and they were ok.

Perhaps some fake ones that got in there, i see they are updating it every day so i hope they will improve their service.

If you mean that BlockTrail also shows fake transactions, then you are wrong. BlockTrail has never shown any fake transactions.

[yummyransom]

blockchain.info

[lahm-44]

generally or mostly actually forever I am using the one and only block explorer and that is blockchain.org but I am nowdays have started to check the funds from any other explorers also availible in electrum wallet

[dothebeats]

It's funny how people still give their 100% trust to a block explorer that showed some fake transactions on the address where the first 50 bitcoins were sent to. That's a big no for me.

[RealBitcoin]

1) blockchain.info

Its the fastest and most reliable, others are crappy and show fake transactions, sometimes the amount is not shown correctly. Or just hard to interpret the TX data!

funny how you say that, as blockchain.info is actually the one that shows fake transactions because their ledger doesnt even check to see if a transaction is valid. there's actually an unconfirmed transaction (for 2 years and running) from satoshi's address on BC.i that isnt shown on any other block explorer.

Well blocktrail does the same, i thought blockchain.info showed valid TX, atleast i saw my transactions there and they were ok.

Perhaps some fake ones that got in there, i see they are updating it every day so i hope they will improve their service.

If you mean that BlockTrail also shows fake transactions, then you are wrong. BlockTrail has never shown any fake transactions.

I was using it a few weeks ago, and It showed me TX that wasnt on blockchain.info, and I crosschecked it with blockr.io, and it was on blocktrail.

Now it may have been a rare bug, but i just happened to saw it.

[neutraLTC]

1) blockchain.info

Its the fastest and most reliable, others are crappy and show fake transactions, sometimes the amount is not shown correctly. Or just hard to interpret the TX data!

funny how you say that, as blockchain.info is actually the one that shows fake transactions because their ledger doesnt even check to see if a transaction is valid. there's actually an unconfirmed transaction (for 2 years and running) from satoshi's address on BC.i that isnt shown on any other block explorer.

Well blocktrail does the same, i thought blockchain.info showed valid TX, atleast i saw my transactions there and they were ok.

Perhaps some fake ones that got in there, i see they are updating it every day so i hope they will improve their service.

If you mean that BlockTrail also shows fake transactions, then you are wrong. BlockTrail has never shown any fake transactions.

I was using it a few weeks ago, and It showed me TX that wasnt on blockchain.info, and I crosschecked it with blockr.io, and it was on blocktrail.

Now it may have been a rare bug, but i just happened to saw it.

Can you point me to it?

[RealBitcoin]

I was using it a few weeks ago, and It showed me TX that wasnt on blockchain.info, and I crosschecked it with blockr.io, and it was on blocktrail.

Now it may have been a rare bug, but i just happened to saw it.

Can you point me to it?
[/quote]

It was weeks ago, i checked faucetbox first for withdrawals (not their internal transaction), and as you can see there they send from 1 address to 50 addresses payments, so i checked it first on blocktrail, and it showed it.

Then i checked it on blockchain, and blockr, and it didnt showed it. Now to my knowledge even an unconfirmed tx doesnt get withdrawed from the memory pool for 1-2 days, so i guess it was some bug.

I dont remember the transaction id anymore, but i thought i just tell you it.

[btc_enigma]

Could you also add blockonomics.co to the list.

[rubensayshi]

It was weeks ago, i checked faucetbox first for withdrawals (not their internal transaction), and as you can see there they send from 1 address to 50 addresses payments, so i checked it first on blocktrail, and it showed it.

Then i checked it on blockchain, and blockr, and it didnt showed it. Now to my knowledge even an unconfirmed tx doesnt get withdrawed from the memory pool for 1-2 days, so i guess it was some bug.

I dont remember the transaction id anymore, but i thought i just tell you it.

BlockTrail CTO here,

I'm 100% sure BlockTrail can't show invalid transactions, our infrastructure is build around Bitcoin Core which validates transactions and blocks.

However, what you describe sounds more like a badly propagating transaction or a double spend,

so either it did not propagate to many nodes (so it never reached blockr or bc.info) because of low fee or something other funky (which I guess if they pay to 50 addresses sounds plausible that they didn't pay enough fee)

or it could have been double spend, blockr and blockchain.info only keep track of one of the 2 if someone tries to double spend something, they discard the other.
also keep in mind double spends aren't always intentional, could be excidental software failure etc.

[BTCBLOGGER]

https://blockchain.info/ is best and no one can do like them they are professionals and all other are just beginners in front of them.

[alani123]

I think that blocktrail is very nice. If you're watching the blocksize debate it comes in handy since they indicate which BIP each block's coinbase was signed with.

[dothebeats]

I think that blocktrail is very nice. If you're watching the blocksize debate it comes in handy since they indicate which BIP each block's coinbase was signed with.

This is another feature from blocktrail that keeps me on using their service. As an observer of Core vs XT, it is handy to show how many blocks were mined with what version of bitcoin.

[BitcoinNewsMagazine]

Blocktrail works for me https://www.blocktrail.com/BTC

[tommorisonwebdesign]

I only use blockchain.info, I have not really bothered with any of the other explorers. Call me lazy lol.

[GermanGiant]

Blocktrail works for me https://www.blocktrail.com/BTC

BlockTrail is best in OP's list. The only drawback they have is that their page load time is too slow.

[dukeneptun]

I only use blockchain.info unless it's down. Then I use blockexplorer.com, but it's not as detailed as blockchain.info
I can check out Most Popular Addresses, Orphaned Blocks, Unconfirmed Transactions, Largest Transactions etc.

[mordekaiser]

most of the actual to track a transaction I just use blocktrail.

it seems to already find and label where the coin from, so its easier to decide.

[addy boy]

I use blockchain.info the most and even sometimes uses others too like blockexplorer and blocktrail

[samuray34amo]

I use blockchain.info always. I started with that and I don't like to change my habits

[rubensayshi]

Blocktrail works for me https://www.blocktrail.com/BTC

BlockTrail is best in OP's list. The only drawback they have is that their page load time is too slow.

(Blocktrail CTO here), Thanks for the feedback!

The Blocktrail Blockexplorer is a so called single-page-app, meaning it loads a whole bunch of javascript into your browser on the first page load and then doesn't really load any full pages anymore when you navigate around but instead only loads the data required to render the page in your browser.
The advantage is that once the page is loaded it's much faster to navigate around, but you're right that the first load is slower than most others!

We've added so many features that there's a lot of javascript loaded by now (for example when you visit a blockexplorer page it also already loads the code required for the wallets dashboard).

We're working on some big things at Blocktrail right now, but soon enough we'll be able to spread out attention again more across all our products and we'll take a stab at reducing the page load time.
It looks like we can easily get it down by half or more if we seperate some of the javascript and don't load it until we need it!

[investspot]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ? If you run a service depending on a third party API, which block explorer's API you rely upon ?

Update: I'm listing out the outcome of this thread here...

1. https://blockchain.info/

2. https://blockr.io/

3. https://blockexplorer.com/

4. https://www.biteasy.com/

5. https://chain.so/btc

6. https://helloblock.io/

7. http://bitcoinchain.com/block_explorer

8. https://bkchain.org/btc

9. http://bitinfocharts.com/bitcoin/

10. http://www.blocktrail.com

11. http://explorer.chain.com/

12. https://live.blockcypher.com/

13. https://insight.bitpay.com/

14. http://blockinfo.org/

15. https://www.coinprism.info/

16. http://blockmeta.com/

17. http://chainflyer.bitflyer.jp/

18. https://www.smartbit.com.au/

blockchain

[Patatas]

I only use blockchain.info as a block explorer cuz to be honest, it is the only block explorer I visit and I know

[neutraLTC]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ? If you run a service depending on a third party API, which block explorer's API you rely upon ?

Update: I'm listing out the outcome of this thread here...

1. https://blockchain.info/

2. https://blockr.io/

3. https://blockexplorer.com/

4. https://www.biteasy.com/

5. https://chain.so/btc

6. https://helloblock.io/

7. http://bitcoinchain.com/block_explorer

8. https://bkchain.org/btc

9. http://bitinfocharts.com/bitcoin/

10. http://www.blocktrail.com

11. http://explorer.chain.com/

12. https://live.blockcypher.com/

13. https://insight.bitpay.com/

14. http://blockinfo.org/

15. https://www.coinprism.info/

16. http://blockmeta.com/

17. http://chainflyer.bitflyer.jp/

18. https://www.smartbit.com.au/

by the way the address to the block explorer is www.blocktrail.com/BTC

Thanks!

[hoian0809]

https://live.blockcypher.com/

They are, currently, the only site that can predict the probability that a transaction will confirm.

[neutraLTC]

They are, currently, the only site that can predict the probability that a transaction will confirm.

Blocktrail now provides the optimal fee needed for your transaction to confirm. https://www.blocktrail.com/BTC (middle of the page)

[snipie]

Blockchain.info most of the time except when it went down.

[crairezx20]

mine is blockchain.info.. its the most popular wallet and main source of any wallets....

[Laosai]

Blockchain.info was my web based wallet so I used it also as block explorer

[bytezero]

I use Blockchain.info because the interface is simple

[Blawpaw]

I frequently use the Blockchain.info explorer, but I also use Blocktrail. Both are very similar though Blocktrail could be a better for accessing statistical data.

[centauribit]

https://live.blockcypher.com/ They are, currently, the only site that can predict the probability that a transaction will confirm.

[elite3000]

I use only Blockchain.info

[yummyransom]

I currently using the blockchain.info.

[Kagekatsu]

blockchain.info from my browser and the app Blockchain Explorer from my android devices.

[bank of bits]

I use blockchain.info but I like to use blockr.io sometimes too

[pjsonowal]

i use blockchain.info

points:-

1) very simple and nice UI
2) get to know relevant info that i need to know
3) updated every second
4) not so much add stuffs

 

[dang thi bich thuy]

I use both blockr.io and blockchain.

[phibay]

i use the most common and most widely used block explorer which is blockchain.info and will continue using because i get used into it.

[traderbit]

https://blockchain.info , I never used any other block explorer

[Amph]

https://blockchain.info , I never used any other block explorer

you should, because some time blockchain info is down and they come in hand, for those time, especially with the stress test

[Tjopper]

Disclaimer: Im fully biased

Only using www.Blocktrail.com for daily use. However using almost all of them for cross-checking data and comparing stats.

[lorylore]

Well when i made transaction i check directly on coinbase.
But usually i use blockchain.info since it is most often updated.
Recenlty i am using blocktrail.com explorer it has a great UI and nice functions.

[rememberme]

#10 - BlockTrail.

best specification of every transaction.

[lister storm]

I use blockchain.info, but they have down so frequently currently

[OmegaStarScream]

Blockchain.info kinda became crappy in general (API , blockexplorer and wallet) because it's having some downtime from time to time and this kind of things shows the bad part of Bitcoin .
So for me I'am using https://www.blocktrail.com/ (switched to wallet couple of days ago when it came out) and for the blockexplorer since long time using it , best GUI ever

[trinaldao]

i try use other blockexplore and i try https://blockexplorer.com/
i ceck my balance and source my receive balance
also i use blockchain, so i ceck balance of coinomat address (sign campaign)
i found something wrong, this is from blockchain :

and this is from blockexplorer  

[jacktheking]

I had been trying very hard to switch from Blockchain to BitEasy for months. However the UI and speed of BitEasy is very bad compared to Blockchain. I'm now using BlockTrail. I hope that BlockTrail will not disappoint me.

[coinplus]

I use mostly blockchain.info because it's easy to use in the way it attract me to go with them frequently. All the above my bitcoin address was got from them. May be that would be another reason for using them.

[lorylore]

i try use other blockexplore and i try https://blockexplorer.com/
i ceck my balance and source my receive balance
also i use blockchain, so i ceck balance of coinomat address (sign campaign)
i found something wrong, this is from blockchain :
https://i.imgur.com/P434NpZ.png
and this is from blockexplorer  
https://i.imgur.com/x8NRGt3.png

Yeah i checked that transaction too and got this error "unparsed address input unconfirmed"
Can somebody  explain us what is wrong here?
Maybe the address that received it spent the bitcoin immediately without waiting to be confirmed at least 1 confirmation.

[1Referee]

I still keep using blockchain.info eventhough they didn't deal with their shortcommings. Reason; UI.

[asad777]

for me I always use Blockchain.info block explorer
i don't need any other one (i hate using lots of sites)

[bitcoin revo]

I dont rely more in blockchain.info There are plenty of alternatives, like blockr, blocktrail etc.

[joksim299]

I used Blockchain.info, but it is not reliable. It is usually when I need it offline or I get a message like 'Please try again later'.
I am now using Blocktrail.com blockchain explorer it is more stable and graphically enhanced.

[ranochigo]

Blockchain.info is considered one of the worst website for me. They have a bad record of accepting invalid transaction and this could potentially lead to attacks like double spending when accepting payments via their API. I prefer blocktrail.com as they have a better uptime and UI. The most important thing is probably the priority calculation, this would be beneficial for people making transactions with 0 fees and aids in the estimation.

[lorylore]

Blockchain.info is considered one of the worst website for me. They have a bad record of accepting invalid transaction and this could potentially lead to attacks like double spending when accepting payments via their API. I prefer blocktrail.com as they have a better uptime and UI. The most important thing is probably the priority calculation, this would be beneficial for people making transactions with 0 fees and aids in the estimation.

That's true as a wallet blockchain is not preferably.
I have seen many reports here that mention the problem of double spending.
But as a explorer i use both blockchain and blocktrail.

[vendetahome]

i use only blockchain its definitely my favorite mainly because its easy to use and i have never tried any other block explorers

[thuyvy2207]

My block explorer favourite is blockchain and I only use blockchain.

[troleybüs]

I use Blockchain.info for most of the times. If it has problems then I use Blockexplorer.com. Honestly I didn't even use others in OP's list even one time. I can handle all my business in these 2 sites. I hope they'll be in this Bitcoin industry forever.

[klf]

I use both  https://blockchain.info/ and  https://blockr.io/

[Mrs.Van.Braam]

I only use blockchain as my block explorer, because i usually used it from the beginning i know about bitcoin and i never try to use others

[usairx]

I have only been using blockchain.info

[a7mos]

at first i have known blockchain.info and i used it only . but when blockchain was down for some hours some weeks ago , i searched for other block explorer to check my addresses
after trying other websites , i think blockchain is the best one

[master sato]

Normally I use blockchain.info. I like your interface
sometimes I use blockr.io is another good Block Explorer

[notlist3d]

i use only blockchain its definitely my favorite mainly because its easy to use and i have never tried any other block explorers

I also use it they seem to do a good job at it.  They also have a lot of money backing them they have been pretty successful.   So they are kinda the gold standard I think as far as looking at transactions.

[ttargett]

i use only blockchain info block explorer i think its the best

[lorylore]

Most of the people including me use blockchain.info as their standard block explorer.
I think that other block explorers have just other user interface and user experience and some extra feature.
Recently the new wallet and explorer which i am using is the blocktrail it is good enough and have good information.

[bytezero]

I use blockchain it fails someone but it is the best one in terms of design, the others block explorer have bad graphics.

[addy boy]

i use mostly these two block explorer
1. https://blockchain.info/

2. https://blockr.io/

my first priority is https://blockchain.info/ because i like this design and according to my view this is  secure compare to other and this function is also very well and my second priority is https://blockr.io/  because some time blockchain is not work then i can use blockr.io this is also secure but not much compare to blockchain


 

[garmerys]

For bitcoin related charts I use blockchain.info
For minimum fee for a transaction I check here : www.blocktrail.com/BTC/
For number of bitcoin days destroyed : http://btc.blockr.io/

[larsson]

I use always https://blockchain.info is the best for me

[Omikifuse]

I use https://www.blocktrail.com/BTC because it has more features than blockchain and less downtime too

[mr.coinstrader]

I use both blockchain.info and blockr.io

[CanIHazBitcoin777]

Blockchain.info, but sometimes it gets slow or overused so its weird. I dont like the other explorer's design.

[neonshium]

For bitcoin related charts I use blockchain.info
For minimum fee for a transaction I check here : www.blocktrail.com/BTC/
For number of bitcoin days destroyed : http://btc.blockr.io/

Nice set of different block explorer.
Different sites shows some different information of blockchain. Here is the another one: https://www.blockseer.com/ can be used to track transaction in pictorial view.
We may need of a new single block explorer to combine all the features.

[RussianRaibow]

Blockchain.info, but sometimes it gets slow or overused so its weird. I dont like the other explorer's design.

Have you tried https://www.blocktrail.com/BTC or http://chainflyer.bitflyer.jp/ ?

[node.jps]

blockchain.info

[Magnum-X]

blockr.io ,great graphics and multiple blockchains for other cryptos.

[vendetahome]

i use blockr.io only its really good and really reliable in my opinion and almost does not have any downtimes unlike blockchain.info

[Coinonomous]

i use blockr.io only its really good and really reliable in my opinion and almost does not have any downtimes unlike blockchain.info

ha, i was going to say the same thing actually, blockr.io is the best so far imo.

[richardsNY]

Blockchain.info is working fine for me. It has some issues that they still haven't sorted out, unfortunately. If they spend some time on doing that, then it will be the perfect block explorer.

[extrabyte]

For a long time now i am using blockchain.info as a wallet and at the same time as an blockchain explorer.

Recently i have noticed a new website blocktrail.com which has also wallet and explorer with good design.

[Southpaw0]

I've been using tradeblock.com alot lately, which has a Market graph and a blockchain explorer. Really there is not much of a difference just which ever one you prefer, there's many reliable ones to choose from..

[a7mos]

I used to use blockchain explorer but nowadays I face some out of sync problem so I started using block explorer

[hangar18]

Generally I just default to blockchain.info. But recently it was acting funny and not showing recent blocks, and the search was broken. I stumbled onto blockr.io, and have come to like it

[sana9821]

blockchain.info is the best most probably i was using it when i came to the bitcoin world and im still using it without any problems and i will not change it

[tarsua]

Blockchain.info is the most popular but i've heard of some people using blockr.io because blockchain has a tendency to malfunction

[Decoded]

Blockchain.info is by far the most popular, due to the simple interface and the fast response. I hear about many people using blockr.io, but personally, I've never even heard of it! xD


Maybe I only know about blockchain.info becasue I use their online wallet... Maybe if i didnt use online wallets, I wouldnt even know what blockchain.info is!

[lixer]

Blockchain.info is by far the most popular, due to the simple interface and the fast response. I hear about many people using blockr.io, but personally, I've never even heard of it! xD


Maybe I only know about blockchain.info becasue I use their online wallet... Maybe if i didnt use online wallets, I wouldnt even know what blockchain.info is!

Yes I do use only blockchain.onfo for the transaction and address balance tracking. I do not know any particular reason why I am following only this bitcoin Explorer.

[btcjoin14]

I am using only blockchain.info for BTC block exploring is working fine for me, there are others for other coins too

[WWC-DEV]

I use blockchain.info

[connexus]

I always use blockchain.info it shows a very detailed bitcoin transactions.

[zeaderza]

I always use blockchain.info,faster and simple

[fravia]

i use only blockchain.info

[PAKYU]

i use blocktrail and blockchain sometimes, blockchain are simply one but blocktrail have a complete explorer.

[SelfPaid]

blockhain is what i use, since day one
i do not care for the other ones,,,bc is the original

[vendetahome]

i use blockchain.info nearly all the time except for the periods it is down then i google for another block explorer

[Ares~]

I use blocktrail.com

[Jacce]

Blockchain.info, it was the first one I came in contact with and it has done its job so I have just stuck with it

[altseeker]

Blockchain.info of course the only professional looking explorer available around the web. 

[trinaldao]

basically i use blockchain.info

sometimes i use
https://chain.so/ (multi platform)

and you must try
https://www.blocktrail.com/BTC

you can see mention about this address from bitcointalk
like this
https://www.blocktrail.com/BTC/address/16NS7xKR33AQwCQmw8VTFxrcorrcZWr5CA/links

[simplyxbt]

I have to admit that I am still using blockchain.info.
Should have switched to another service long time ago.

[Kanapka]

I use blocktrail because it is the most complete

[fravia]

i usually use blockchain.info as there is my wallet and its really easy to use in my opinion also i sometimes switch to such explorers as blockr.io if the blockchain is down at some times for any reason

[a7mos]

After reading some of the comments here we have to agree that blockchain.info block explorer is the most famous and and used one. for me I think it is less complicated that other sites

[JumperX]

i always use blockchain.info as my main block explorer however if blockchain.info have some problems and issues on their site i switch to blocktrail.com even it is more complicated than other explorers

[lihuajkl]

After reading some of the comments here we have to agree that blockchain.info block explorer is the most famous and and used one. for me I think it is less complicated that other sites

Yes, The one I uses most is still blockchain.info. But what bother me is that sometimes it is down. I have to use alternative, like blocktrail.com, which is quite good as well.

[TTMNewsMJ]

I am using blockchain.info.
It is a trusted one.

[BitcoinVSfiat]

Blockr.io & Blocktrail & Blockchain.info
I always check my tx'es via these 3. Sometimes some of them may have glitches.

[a7mos]

After reading some of the comments here we have to agree that blockchain.info block explorer is the most famous and and used one. for me I think it is less complicated that other sites

Yes, The one I uses most is still blockchain.info. But what bother me is that sometimes it is down. I have to use alternative, like blocktrail.com, which is quite good as well.

Yeah, you have to use an alternative site when blockchain is down, but it happens rarely because of some repairing stuff

[traderbit]

Recently as a bitcoin block explorer i am using btc.blockr.io
This because coinbase has moved from their own explorer to this website(and not to blockchain.info)
But i think it's personal preferences and i like the old one blockchain.info, clean design and simple.

[jonnybravo0311]

blocktrail.com is my primary choice, but I also use blockchain.info and blokr.io.  All 3 offer up useful info.

[mansystem]

Blockchain.info- BTC-E-Multibit

[TTMNewsMJ]

It is always blockchain.info

[ivanst776]

Blocktrail has good features as a block explorer, flat design and has some features that blockchain does not have, but i use and their wallet service too.

[Loimu]

I use Blocktrail. I do not trust blockchain.info anymore so the choice is really quite easy one.

[solstice]

I use blockchain.info the best option when it comes to block explorer capability. Proven more convenient by many bitcoin users around the web.

[zodiac3011]

I think I will choose blockchain.info for its popularity but I love blockr for its professional feelings it brings to me

[foxkyu]

I use https://blockexplorer.com/. Because i use mulltibit wallet.

And in multibit wallet have two option to check transcation. One with https://blockexplorer.com/ and with blockchain.info.

[Zamorq00]

blockchain.info

[morantis]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ? If you run a service depending on a third party API, which block explorer's API you rely upon ?

Update: I'm listing out the outcome of this thread here...

1. https://blockchain.info/

2. https://blockr.io/

3. https://blockexplorer.com/

4. https://www.biteasy.com/

5. https://chain.so/btc

6. https://helloblock.io/

7. http://bitcoinchain.com/block_explorer

8. https://bkchain.org/btc

9. http://bitinfocharts.com/bitcoin/

10. http://www.blocktrail.com

11. http://explorer.chain.com/

12. https://live.blockcypher.com/

13. https://insight.bitpay.com/

14. http://blockinfo.org/

15. https://www.coinprism.info/

16. http://blockmeta.com/

17. http://chainflyer.bitflyer.jp/

18. https://www.smartbit.com.au/

blockchain.info

[sambiohazard]

i use mostly blockchain.info but to see flow of money blockr.io is much better with its "transaction tree" tab

[zodiac3011]

I use https://blockexplorer.com/. Because i use mulltibit wallet.

And in multibit wallet have two option to check transcation. One with https://blockexplorer.com/ and with blockchain.info.

I don't know much about multibit but I think blockchain.info is great with more professional interface and features

[Hexcoin]

I use https://blockexplorer.com/. Because i use mulltibit wallet.

And in multibit wallet have two option to check transcation. One with https://blockexplorer.com/ and with blockchain.info.

I don't know much about multibit but I think blockchain.info is great with more professional interface and features

Blockchain.info is lacking on showing more details, its only good being simple tho nothing more

[TTMNewsMJ]

Its blockchain info.

[randy8777]

I use https://blockexplorer.com/. Because i use mulltibit wallet.

And in multibit wallet have two option to check transcation. One with https://blockexplorer.com/ and with blockchain.info.

I don't know much about multibit but I think blockchain.info is great with more professional interface and features

Blockchain.info is lacking on showing more details, its only good being simple tho nothing more

blockchain.info is very basic, yes. that's why so many people who don't know much about bitcoin use it. there aren't much things that people can't understand. what would you like to see more when it comes to blockchain.info?

[TTMNewsMJ]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ? If you run a service depending on a third party API, which block explorer's API you rely upon ?

Update: I'm listing out the outcome of this thread here...

1. https://blockchain.info/

2. https://blockr.io/

3. https://blockexplorer.com/

4. https://www.biteasy.com/

5. https://chain.so/btc

6. https://helloblock.io/

7. http://bitcoinchain.com/block_explorer

8. https://bkchain.org/btc

9. http://bitinfocharts.com/bitcoin/

10. http://www.blocktrail.com

11. http://explorer.chain.com/

12. https://live.blockcypher.com/

13. https://insight.bitpay.com/

14. http://blockinfo.org/

15. https://www.coinprism.info/

16. http://blockmeta.com/

17. http://chainflyer.bitflyer.jp/

18. https://www.smartbit.com.au/

I am using the 1st one

[Kassenzettel]

none  LOL

[zodiac3011]

none  LOL

why none can I ask? I suppose that everyone have to use a block explorer blockchain is quite easy and simple to use in my opinion but it is down right now at my place LOL

[Redrose]

I switched from Blockchain.info to blockr.io because it seems like coinbase is using it.

[planetroving]

I used to use blockchain.info because it seemed like the majority of the Bitcoin community was using it, so I trust it. Now I use blockr.io only because coinbase is using it.

[coinzat]

I am used to use blockchain.info as it is the most famous block explorer and the first result when you search on google.
But sometimes it has some problems dew to some mantinence and fixing issues
So I use as an alternative blockexplorer, blocktrial and blockr.io

[bikoBoy]

Blockchain.info (and like the auto-update feature in incoming transactions), also using blockr.io

[captain_jack]

i use always these blockchain.info and https://btc.blockr.io/

[busybee7]

i use blockchain.info as i have my hot wallet there and its very easy to use in my opinion

[elite3000]

I use blockchain.info, like everyone else.

I only go to other block explorers if blockchain.info is running into issues

[TTMNewsMJ]

I use Blockchain.info

[bitkilo]

I have started to use Blocktrail and i like it, very smooth design with automatic address search and as a bonus the site has verify signature ability built in.

[2legit2]

i use blockr.io mainly and on very rare occasions blockchain.info

[Scorpian]

I use blockchain.info personally.

[takingthis4]

i use blockchain.info

[bitcoinwhoswho]

blockchain.info 

[illyiller]

Too many people depending on blockchain.info's block explorer....it's wrong more often than any other (by far). I, too, like the interface. But blockr.io is far superior and I would recommend using that.

[Naoko]

i like blockchain.info coz the friendly interface and loads fast

[madonnino]

can someone tell me the differences between the various block explorer ? They  look the same for me...

[TTMNewsMJ]

Blockchain.info
It's very fast.

[a7mos]

can someone tell me the differences between the various block explorer ? They  look the same for me...

all block explorer are created for the same purpose so they are the same with different designs
some have additional features like verifying signatures, having a web wallet, having some statistics etc..

[elite3000]

I use http://blockr.io as block explorer, it is very complete and has a better interface than blockchain.info

[jonathgb25]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ? If you run a service depending on a third party API, which block explorer's API you rely upon ?

Update: I'm listing out the outcome of this thread here...

1. https://blockchain.info/

2. https://blockr.io/

3. https://blockexplorer.com/

4. https://www.biteasy.com/

5. https://chain.so/btc

6. https://helloblock.io/

7. http://bitcoinchain.com/block_explorer

8. https://bkchain.org/btc

9. http://bitinfocharts.com/bitcoin/

10. http://www.blocktrail.com

11. http://explorer.chain.com/

12. https://live.blockcypher.com/

13. https://insight.bitpay.com/

14. http://blockinfo.org/

15. https://www.coinprism.info/

16. http://blockmeta.com/

17. http://chainflyer.bitflyer.jp/

18. https://www.smartbit.com.au/

I personally use blockchain.info because I also have a wallet there.

[relq]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ? If you run a service depending on a third party API, which block explorer's API you rely upon ?

Update: I'm listing out the outcome of this thread here...

1. https://blockchain.info/

2. https://blockr.io/

3. https://blockexplorer.com/

4. https://www.biteasy.com/

5. https://chain.so/btc

6. https://helloblock.io/

7. http://bitcoinchain.com/block_explorer

8. https://bkchain.org/btc

9. http://bitinfocharts.com/bitcoin/

10. http://www.blocktrail.com

11. http://explorer.chain.com/

12. https://live.blockcypher.com/

13. https://insight.bitpay.com/

14. http://blockinfo.org/

15. https://www.coinprism.info/

16. http://blockmeta.com/

17. http://chainflyer.bitflyer.jp/

18. https://www.smartbit.com.au/

I personally use blockchain.info because I also have a wallet there.

Same here, i also use blockchain.info for block explorer. because my main wallet on blockchain, and i'm prefer using blockchain than other block explorer.

[Karpeles]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ? If you run a service depending on a third party API, which block explorer's API you rely upon ?

Update: I'm listing out the outcome of this thread here...

1. https://blockchain.info/

2. https://blockr.io/

3. https://blockexplorer.com/

4. https://www.biteasy.com/

5. https://chain.so/btc

6. https://helloblock.io/

7. http://bitcoinchain.com/block_explorer

8. https://bkchain.org/btc

9. http://bitinfocharts.com/bitcoin/

10. http://www.blocktrail.com

11. http://explorer.chain.com/

12. https://live.blockcypher.com/

13. https://insight.bitpay.com/

14. http://blockinfo.org/

15. https://www.coinprism.info/

16. http://blockmeta.com/

17. http://chainflyer.bitflyer.jp/

18. https://www.smartbit.com.au/

I could never imagine that there are so many different block explorers around.

I only use blockchain.info and google another one only when blockchain is down is problematic

[jonathgb25]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ? If you run a service depending on a third party API, which block explorer's API you rely upon ?

Update: I'm listing out the outcome of this thread here...


1. https://blockchain.info/

2. https://blockr.io/

3. https://blockexplorer.com/

4. https://www.biteasy.com/

5. https://chain.so/btc

6. https://helloblock.io/

7. http://bitcoinchain.com/block_explorer

8. https://bkchain.org/btc

9. http://bitinfocharts.com/bitcoin/

10. http://www.blocktrail.com

11. http://explorer.chain.com/

12. https://live.blockcypher.com/

13. https://insight.bitpay.com/

14. http://blockinfo.org/

15. https://www.coinprism.info/

16. http://blockmeta.com/

17. http://chainflyer.bitflyer.jp/

18. https://www.smartbit.com.au/

I could never imagine that there are so many different block explorers around.

I only use blockchain.info and google another one only when blockchain is down is problematic

There are more block explorer sites and some of them was doing it for showing ads and for claiming fees from blockchain network.

[Bugf1x]

Blockchain.info, because I have most of my adresses there.

[m4xp0w3r7]

blockchain and biteasy

[hangar18]

i use blockchain.info as its the most popular explorer its newbie friendly

[bitcoinear]

Blockexplorer are coming and going. I prefer to use the oldest one: blockchain.com

[ivanst776]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ? If you run a service depending on a third party API, which block explorer's API you rely upon ?

There are really lots of these block explorer with great design but i like the oldest one blockchain.info, simply clear for eyes.

[onlinedragon]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ? If you run a service depending on a third party API, which block explorer's API you rely upon ?

There are really lots of these block explorer with great design but i like the oldest one blockchain.info, simply clear for eyes.

Same here it's good and simple not needed to use another one.

[quentincole32]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ? If you run a service depending on a third party API, which block explorer's API you rely upon ?

There are really lots of these block explorer with great design but i like the oldest one blockchain.info, simply clear for eyes.

Same here it's good and simple not needed to use another one.

The thing that make Blockchain.info the most used block explorer are because of their name is so familiar Blockchain, also it's not complicated and newbie friendly.

[jonathgb25]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ? If you run a service depending on a third party API, which block explorer's API you rely upon ?

There are really lots of these block explorer with great design but i like the oldest one blockchain.info, simply clear for eyes.

Same here it's good and simple not needed to use another one.

The thing that make Blockchain.info the most used block explorer are because of their name is so familiar Blockchain, also it's not complicated and newbie friendly.

You're right. It greatly benefited them when they purchased that domain name because the value of domain quickly rose because of users.

[butragenjo]

l hold my coins in exchanges,l not use blokchain explorers,maybe in the future when l have more money.

[foxbitcoin]

l hold my coins in exchanges,l not use blokchain explorers,maybe in the future when l have more money.

Do you still remember bter hack, cryptsy collapes etc. Users hav no way to get their money back coz they give money to others. Just be cautious to use exchange. They could turn out to be scams any time soon. You shoud have full control of the private key. Ther is nothing to do with how much you have. When you withdraw the money, you need to check it whether it gets confirmed in the network! or when you send money, you need to prove you have sent it. The best way is to quote the tx for the receiver.

[Outlander]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ? If you run a service depending on a third party API, which block explorer's API you rely upon ?

There are really lots of these block explorer with great design but i like the oldest one blockchain.info, simply clear for eyes.

Same here it's good and simple not needed to use another one.

The most times I am using blockchain.info. But sometimes blockchain.info is stuck and disfunctional. I have to choose another one like blocktrail instead.

[Victor Beckham]

l hold my coins in exchanges,l not use blokchain explorers,maybe in the future when l have more money.

I think, u r confusing wallets with block explorers. Sometimes they work under the same roof. But, the functionalities are different.

[100bitcoin]

Please lemme know if there any more block explorer that I may add in OP.

[va8006113jiaoao1@163.com]

blockchain.info，it is very good！

[daniobg]

Well most of the time I use Blockchain.info, but there were a couple of times that I went on some other block explorers by "mistake" or just to see how they look I think Blockchain.info is the best so far - it looks nice, the name is simple and has all the information that I need at the moment. Actually I didn't know that so many block explorer sites exist nice

[crairezx20]

For now i found a good block explorer that you can check all altcoin here https://chainz.cryptoid.info/
Its working well to me..

[socks435]

I think we are just the same block i am also using block chain which is the main website that where we can see lots of transaction live.. unlike other site there's no live transaction..

[trinaldao]

I think we are just the same block i am also using block chain which is the main website that where we can see lots of transaction live.. unlike other site there's no live transaction..

im using blocktrail.com it's more complete, we can calculate the fee and the time of transaction will get 1 confirmation.
https://www.blocktrail.com/

[BitMaxz]

Many block explorer that you can see in google.. but some explorer are low in details slow website but i can suggest to you some explorer which is you can check everything this two are good site as of now many people are using it.. blocktrail and blockchain this 2 are good.. they are different and have different feature that you can not get to other block explorer.
In blockchain you can see live transaction and for blocktrail you can see how much time consume before you receive the bitcoin or its more details than blockchain..
Never tried the other explorer.  and i think the other block explorer are very slow..

[wintermeasures]

When you check an address balance or a transaction status online, which block explorer do you use ? If you run a service depending on a third party API, which block explorer's API you rely upon ?

Update: I'm listing out the outcome of this thread here...

1. https://blockchain.info/

2. https://blockr.io/

3. https://blockexplorer.com/

4. https://www.biteasy.com/

5. https://chain.so/btc

6. https://helloblock.io/

7. http://bitcoinchain.com/block_explorer

8. https://bkchain.org/btc

9. http://bitinfocharts.com/bitcoin/

10. http://www.blocktrail.com

11. http://explorer.chain.com/

12. https://live.blockcypher.com/

13. https://insight.bitpay.com/

14. http://blockinfo.org/

15. https://www.coinprism.info/

16. http://blockmeta.com/

17. http://chainflyer.bitflyer.jp/

18. https://www.smartbit.com.au/

I used to use blockchain.info, but sometimes I also use blockexplorer because yobit.net use their services. Thank you

[100bitcoin]

Back to BitcoinTalk after a long time. You may feel free to add your favorite explorer to this thread. I'll keep adding them in the OP.

[bitkilo]

Back to BitcoinTalk after a long time. You may feel free to add your favorite explorer to this thread. I'll keep adding them in the OP.

You are missing https://explorer.bitcoin.com from your list.

It has just been re-designed and is great to use 

[100bitcoin]

Back to BitcoinTalk after a long time. You may feel free to add your favorite explorer to this thread. I'll keep adding them in the OP.

You are missing https://explorer.bitcoin.com from your list.

It has just been re-designed and is great to use 

Thanks. OP updated with your i/p.