A 404 page means the web server did not find the requested path. It does not mean your DNS record failed. It means the hosted tool page is not available at that URL.
What to do instead
- Separate the tool error from the DNS issue you were investigating.
- Run the DNS query somewhere else.
- Check the exact record type you needed.
- Avoid waiting on a tool page when the production issue is elsewhere.
Use the DNS answer as evidence
A good replacement for any hosted Dig page should return the record answer clearly, let you change record type quickly, and provide raw output when needed. For most investigations, the answer section is enough to decide the next step.
Keep the troubleshooting goal clear
Search terms such as “Google Dig alternative,” “is Google Dig down,” and “Toolbox Google Apps not available” usually come from someone trying to solve a real DNS problem. Move from the unavailable tool to the actual query as quickly as possible.