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Datadog is a monitoring and security platform for cloud-scale applications.

32/100

Tier 2 · Basic Presence

Content answers27/100

Protocol plumbing44/1007 of 16 checks pass

Re-audit303h ago· 1 credit

Scored by asking 15 questions a buyer of a saas product asks, then grading this site’s own pages: answered, hedged (partial or vague), or silent (no page answers it). How scoring works

15 buyer questions · graded against the site’s own pages

0 of 15 come back answered. 7 get a hedge. 8 meet silence.

0 answerable7 half-answers8 silent

Goes silent · pricing · high importance

What is the per-host monthly price for Infrastructure Monitoring on the Pro plan, and does that base fee include any custom metrics or are those billed separately?

Goes silent · pricing · high importance

How many custom metrics are included per monitored host on the Pro plan, and what is the exact overage charge for each additional metric?

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The fix queue

68 points sit between datadog.com and 100: 15 open questions and 9 missing protocol checks, ordered by estimated payoff.

Point estimates are per fix under scoring v2. They are not additive to a promised total.

01pricing · importance highGoes silent+7 content pts est.

What is the per-host monthly price for Infrastructure Monitoring on the Pro plan, and does that base fee include any custom metrics or are those billed separately?

What the pages say

No page on the site addresses this.

The fix

Retrieve and index the dedicated Pricing page (https://www.datadoghq.com/pricing/) and Custom Metrics billing documentation (https://docs.datadoghq.com/account_management/billing/custom_metrics/) to surface specific Infrastructure Monitoring Pro plan pricing and custom metric inclusion details.

Where we looked: docs.datadog.com, datadog.com, /llms.txt

confidence high · grounding synthesized · weight 0.00 · Absent

02pricing · importance highGoes silent+7 content pts est.

How many custom metrics are included per monitored host on the Pro plan, and what is the exact overage charge for each additional metric?

What the pages say

No page on the site addresses this.

The fix

Retrieve and index the dedicated Custom Metrics billing page (for example, /account_management/billing/custom_metrics/) and the Product Allotments page to expose per-host custom metrics limits and overage pricing.

confidence high · grounding world-knowledge · weight 0.00 · Page missing

03migration · importance mediumGoes silent+7 content pts est.

Does Datadog provide a native migration path from Prometheus remote-write, or do I need to run a dual-write setup during the transition?

What the pages say

No page on the site addresses this.

The fix

Publish a technical guide or documentation page covering migration from Prometheus remote-write to Datadog, explicitly stating whether a native migration path exists and if dual-write is recommended.

confidence high · grounding world-knowledge · weight 0.00 · Absent

04security · importance mediumGoes silent+7 content pts est.

Do Sensitive Data Scanner rules apply retroactively to existing log archives, or do they only redact data from new log streams going forward?

What the pages say

No page on the site addresses this.

The fix

Add explicit documentation or FAQ coverage stating whether Sensitive Data Scanner rules apply retroactively to existing log archives or only to newly ingested log streams.

Where we looked: /llms.txt, docs.datadog.com, docs.datadog.com, docs.datadog.com, docs.datadog.com

confidence high · grounding synthesized · weight 0.00 · Absent

05support · importance mediumGoes silent+7 content pts est.

Does the Enterprise support plan include a dedicated Technical Account Manager, or is that only available as a separate add-on?

What the pages say

No page on the site addresses this.

The fix

Publish a support plans comparison page that explicitly states what is included in the Enterprise plan, including whether a dedicated Technical Account Manager is included or available as a separate add-on.

confidence high · grounding world-knowledge · weight 0.00 · Absent

06technical · importance mediumGoes silent+7 content pts est.

Does the Datadog Agent officially support ARM64 architecture for self-managed Kubernetes nodes, or is it still limited to AMD64?

What the pages say

The retrieved chunks do not address whether the Datadog Agent supports ARM64 architecture for self-managed Kubernetes nodes.

The fix

Add explicit CPU architecture requirements and platform support matrix (ARM64 vs AMD64) to the Datadog Agent Kubernetes installation and Supported Platforms documentation.

Where we looked: docs.datadog.com, /llms.txt, /llms.txt

confidence high · grounding synthesized · weight 0.00 · Absent

07technical · importance mediumGoes silent+7 content pts est.

What is the per-organization rate limit for the metrics intake API per minute, and does it differ between the US1 and EU1 sites?

What the pages say

No page on the site addresses this.

The fix

Add documentation that specifies the per-organization per-minute rate limit for the metrics intake API and clarifies whether limits differ between US1 and EU1 sites.

Where we looked: /llms.txt, docs.datadog.com

confidence high · grounding synthesized · weight 0.00 · Absent

08operations · importance lowGoes silent+7 content pts est.

What is the maximum query execution time for log analytics dashboards before they hit a hard timeout, and can that limit be raised?

What the pages say

No page on the site addresses this.

The fix

Add a dedicated documentation page or FAQ under Log Management > Dashboards that specifies the maximum query execution time and whether customers can request a limit increase.

confidence high · grounding world-knowledge · weight 0.00 · Absent

Hedged · 7 of 15 questions

A buyer gets something, then has to guess the rest. Expand any row for the evidence and the fix.

09What is the maximum cardinality threshold for a single custom metric before Datadog flags it as high-cardinality and restricts query performance?limitsHedges+7 pts est.

What is the maximum cardinality threshold for a single custom metric before Datadog flags it as high-cardinality and restricts query performance?

What the pages say

No page on the site addresses this.

The fix

Add a dedicated documentation page or FAQ entry that states the exact cardinality limit for a single custom metric (e.g., number of tag combinations/values) and explains the query performance restrictions that trigger when that limit is exceeded.

Where we looked: /llms.txt

confidence high · grounding synthesized · weight 0.00 · Vague

10What is the default log retention period on the Pro plan, and can I extend it beyond 15 months without upgrading to Enterprise?limitsHedges+3 pts est.

What is the default log retention period on the Pro plan, and can I extend it beyond 15 months without upgrading to Enterprise?

What the pages say

The retrieved chunks reference a “Datadog Cloud SIEM 15-Months Retention” offering and link to a “Data Retention Periods” documentation page, but they do not specify the default log retention period for the Pro plan or whether retention can be extended beyond 15 months without upgrading to Enterprise.

The fix

Publish the default indexed log retention period for the Pro plan on the “Data Retention Periods” docs page, and explicitly state whether retention can be extended beyond 15 months via an add-on (for example, Flex Logs or Log Archives) without requiring an Enterprise plan upgrade.

Where we looked: /llms.txt, docs.datadog.com

confidence low · grounding synthesized · weight 0.55 · Vague

11Do I need to install the Datadog Agent on every EC2 instance to collect AWS CloudWatch metrics, or can I pull them directly through the AWS integration?integrationPage missing+2 pts est.

Do I need to install the Datadog Agent on every EC2 instance to collect AWS CloudWatch metrics, or can I pull them directly through the AWS integration?

What the pages say

Chunk [1] states that Datadog’s integration with AWS CloudWatch Metric Streams enables faster ingestion of Amazon CloudWatch metrics from key AWS services. Chunks [14] and [19] describe the Datadog Agent as the component that collects events and metrics from hosts, while integrations gather metrics from services. The chunks do not explicitly confirm whether EC2 CloudWatch metrics specifically can be collected without installing the Agent on every EC2 instance, or if the Agent is required for that data.

The fix

Publish a dedicated docs page or FAQ that explicitly compares Agent-based collection versus AWS integration-based CloudWatch collection for EC2, and states whether the Agent is required on each instance for CloudWatch metrics.

Where we looked: /llms.txt, docs.datadog.com, docs.datadog.com

confidence medium · grounding synthesized · weight 0.65 · Page missing

12Can I rehydrate archived logs from cloud storage back into indexed log storage for historical analysis without re-ingesting them as new events?operationsHedges+2 pts est.

Can I rehydrate archived logs from cloud storage back into indexed log storage for historical analysis without re-ingesting them as new events?

What the pages say

The chunks confirm that Datadog supports Log Rehydration to restore, search, and analyze archived logs (including via Observability Pipelines), but they do not specify whether rehydration avoids re-ingesting them as new events.

The fix

Add explicit clarification in the Log Rehydration or Archive documentation stating whether rehydrated logs are restored without being re-ingested as new events.

Where we looked: /llms.txt, docs.datadog.com, /llms.txt, /llms.txt

confidence medium · grounding synthesized · weight 0.65 · Vague

13Is SAML single sign-on included in the Pro plan, or do I need an Enterprise subscription to enforce identity-provider authentication?securityHedges+2 pts est.

Is SAML single sign-on included in the Pro plan, or do I need an Enterprise subscription to enforce identity-provider authentication?

What the pages say

The retrieved chunks confirm that Datadog supports SAML single sign-on, but they do not specify whether it is included in the Pro plan or requires an Enterprise subscription.

The fix

Add a pricing or plan comparison table that explicitly states which subscription tiers include SAML SSO enforcement.

Where we looked: /llms.txt, docs.datadog.com, docs.datadog.com

confidence high · grounding synthesized · weight 0.70 · Vague

14What is the maximum number of individual monitors that can be nested inside a single composite monitor?limitsPage missing+2 pts est.

What is the maximum number of individual monitors that can be nested inside a single composite monitor?

What the pages say

The retrieved chunks confirm that Datadog supports composite monitors, but they do not specify the maximum number of individual monitors that can be nested inside a single composite monitor.

The fix

Add a dedicated documentation page or FAQ under the Monitors section that clearly states the maximum number of individual monitors allowed in a single composite monitor.

Where we looked: /llms.txt, docs.datadog.com

confidence high · grounding synthesized · weight 0.70 · Page missing

15Is Datadog SOC 2 Type II certified, and can I download the full audit report without signing an NDA or talking to sales first?securityHedges+1 pt est.

Is Datadog SOC 2 Type II certified, and can I download the full audit report without signing an NDA or talking to sales first?

What the pages say

Yes, Datadog is SOC 2 Type II certified. Chunk [1] states: “We’re pleased to announce the completion of our SOC 2, Type II, compliance audit.” The retrieved chunks do not contain any information about downloading the full audit report or whether doing so requires an NDA or sales contact.

The fix

Add a Trust Center or compliance page that explains how prospects can access SOC 2 Type II audit reports, including whether an NDA or sales conversation is required.

Where we looked: /llms.txt

confidence high · grounding stated · weight 0.80 · Vague

Protocol plumbing · 44/1007 of 16 checks pass · each fix +6 protocol pts est.

The other half of the score: 16 checks for the files and headers agents look for. The 9 below are installs, not judgment calls, and most are an afternoon. Expand any for the snippet and the standard it follows. They sit after the queue because none of them changes what your pages say.

Content signalAccess+6 pts est.

Install snippet

User-agent: *
Content-Signal: search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no
Allow: /

StandardCloudflare proposalVendor proposal

Markdown negotiationRendering+6 pts est.

StandardRFC 9110 + 7763IETF RFC

MCP cardInteraction+6 pts est.

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StandardModel Context ProtocolCommunity spec

OpenAPI specInteraction+6 pts est.

StandardOpenAPI SpecIndustry standard

WebMCP widgetInteraction+6 pts est.

Sitedex generates this file from your crawl. Grab it in Files from this audit below.

StandardW3C WebMCP draftW3C / WHATWG

Canonical URLsHygiene+6 pts est.

Install snippet

<link rel="canonical" href="https://datadog.com/" />

StandardRFC 6596IETF RFC

Meta descriptionsHygiene+6 pts est.

Install snippet

<meta name="description" content="datadog.com: [outcome you deliver] for [who you help]. One sentence, 50-160 characters." />

StandardHTML Living StandardW3C / WHATWG

HTML lang attributeHygiene+6 pts est.

Install snippet

<html lang="en">

StandardHTML LS + WCAG 2.1W3C / WHATWG

Organization schemaIdentity+6 pts est.

Sitedex generates this file from your crawl. Grab it in Files from this audit below.

StandardSchema.org + JSON-LDIndustry standard

Already passing 7 of 16: robots.txt, sitemap.xml, llms.txt, AI crawler access, Clean crawl, Server-rendered content, Sitemap lastmod.

Ask this site’s index

Sitedex already serves datadog.com as an MCP endpoint. Ask datadog.com anything an AI agent might ask, and see what its index returns. (To score your own site, use the form below.)

Snippets & configs

For developers and the engineer-on-call: copy these into your tools or your site.

Files from this audit

Built from this crawl. Download or copy each, then install it at the path noted.

llms.txt

Built from this crawl. Install at /llms.txt so agents start here.

organization.json

Organization JSON-LD, pre-filled from this crawl. Wrap in a ld+json script.

server-card.json

MCP server card built from this crawl. Host at /.well-known/mcp/server-card.json.

webmcp.json

WebMCP discovery manifest built from this crawl. Host at /.well-known/webmcp.json.

MCP endpoint

https://mcp.sitedex.dev/s/datadog-com/mcp

The URL anyone's agent points at. Read-only; safe to share.

Claude Code

claude mcp add datadog --transport http https://mcp.sitedex.dev/s/datadog-com/mcp

One command, then the agent has it.

Cursor / Continue

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "datadog": {
      "url": "https://mcp.sitedex.dev/s/datadog-com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Drop into mcp.json.

WebMCP: two parts

WebMCP-capable browsers run the widget at runtime. Crawlers without JS rendering need the discovery manifest to find your tool surface. Install both.

1 · Widget script

<script async src="https://sitedex.dev/widget.js"></script>

Drop in <head>. WebMCP-capable browsers (Chrome 146+ Origin Trial) call navigator.modelContext.provideContext() via this script.

2 · Discovery manifest

{
  "$schema": "https://wellknownmcp.org/schemas/webmcp.json",
  "name": "datadog.com",
  "tools": [
    { "name": "search", "description": "Search datadog.com's indexed content." },
    { "name": "get_page", "description": "Fetch a page from datadog.com as markdown." }
  ]
}

Host alongside the script at /.well-known/webmcp.json. Crawlers that don't render JS rely on this.

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