Wireshark
Wireshark is the world’s most popular open-source network protocol analyzer. It lets you capture and interactively browse the traffic running on a computer network in real time. Wireshark is widely used for network troubleshooting, analysis, software and protocol development, and education.
It is especially useful when:
- You need to capture and analyze live network traffic
- You want detailed protocol inspection and filtering
- You are troubleshooting network performance or security issues
- You are learning about networking and protocols
Wireshark supports hundreds of protocols and media types, and is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is licensed under the GPL.
Download Options
| Platform | Type | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4.8 Windows x64 | Installer (.exe) | Download |
| 4.4.8 Windows x64 | Portable (.paf.exe) | Download |
| 4.4.8 macOS Intel 64-bit | Installer (.dmg) | Download |
| 4.4.8 macOS ARM64 | Installer (.dmg) | Download |
Useful Links
- Official Website
- Source Code (GitLab)
- License: GPL