Socket
Socket.IO provides a client-server communication library that uses WebSocket when available and falls back to HTTP long-polling.
About Socket
Socket.IO is a client-server communication library for web applications. It uses WebSocket when available and falls back to HTTP long-polling when a WebSocket connection is not possible.
The client automatically tries to reconnect if the connection is lost. It can operate across multiple servers to send events to connected clients.
Key features
- Client-server communication using WebSocket when available
- Fallback to HTTP long-polling when WebSocket is unavailable
- Automatic client reconnection after connection loss
- Send events to connected clients across multiple servers
- Example code runnable on Replit, StackBlitz and CodeSandbox
Best for: Developers building web applications that need communication between server and client.
Good for
- Low-overhead channel when WebSocket connection is used
- Maintains communication through fallback and automatic reconnection
- Supports event distribution across multiple servers
Socket at a glance
- Website
- socket.io
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Text Editors
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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