8125
StatsD
Low RiskUDP — System & Infrastructure
Port Overview
Port Number
8125
Service Name
StatsD
Transport Protocol
UDP
Category
System & Infrastructure
Security Risk
Low
Port Range
Registered (1024-49151)
What is Port 8125?
Port 8125 is the default UDP port for StatsD, a network daemon that collects and aggregates application metrics before forwarding them to backend systems like Graphite, InfluxDB, or DataDog. Applications send metrics (counters, gauges, timers) as UDP datagrams to StatsD for low-overhead instrumentation. It is a core component of many application performance monitoring stacks.
UDP
System & Infrastructure
Commonly Used
Security Considerations
Port 8125 (StatsD) is classified as low risk. This service uses encryption or has a minimal attack surface, making it relatively safe to expose.
Recommendation: Standard security practices apply. Keep software updated and monitor access.