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Wireshark
Network protocol traffic can be inspected with Wireshark, a packet analysis application.
About Wireshark
Wireshark is a packet analysis application for capturing and interactively browsing traffic on a computer network. It inspects hundreds of protocols and is used to identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot issues, and review traffic patterns. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and UNIX, and can be built from source on other platforms. It is distributed as installers, portable builds, disk images and source code.
Key features
- Capture and interactively browse traffic on a computer network
- Inspect details of hundreds of network protocols
- Identify bottlenecks and troubleshoot network issues
- Review traffic patterns to inform performance work
- Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and UNIX
- Build from source for other platforms
Best for: People who need to diagnose network traffic, protocol behavior, and connectivity issues.
Good for
- Source code is available under the GNU General Public License
- Supports inspection of hundreds of protocols
- Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and UNIX
Wireshark at a glance
- Website
- wireshark.org
- Category
- Development › Network Tools
- Type
- Online tool
- 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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Wireshark FAQ
What platforms does Wireshark support?
It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and UNIX, and can be built from source on other platforms.
Where can I find tutorials and resources?
The Learn page and the WiresharkFest YouTube channel provide tutorials and classes on network analysis.
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