Download Wireshark

Download Wireshark and analyze network traffic with the world’s most popular open-source packet analyzer. Wireshark is used by network engineers, security professionals, educators, and developers to capture and inspect network packets in real time, helping to diagnose connection issues, troubleshoot protocols, and understand how networks behave.

Wireshark captures packets from your network interface and displays them with rich detail — including protocol dissection, source and destination addresses, timing information, and payload content. Its powerful display filter system lets you narrow down thousands of packets to exactly what you need to see.

Whether you’re studying network protocols, diagnosing slow connections, or verifying that your application communicates correctly, Download Wireshark is the essential tool for deep network inspection and analysis on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Key Features of Wireshark

• Live packet capture from any network interface including Wi-Fi and Ethernet
• Deep inspection of hundreds of protocols with automatic dissection
• Powerful display filters to isolate specific traffic patterns instantly
• Color-coded packet list for quick visual identification of protocol types
• Read and write pcap and pcapng capture files for offline analysis
• Statistics tools including IO graphs, protocol hierarchy, and flow graphs
• Free and open-source with active development and community support

How to Install Wireshark

1. Click the download button below to get the Wireshark installer.
2. Run the setup file and follow the on-screen installation wizard.
3. Accept the license agreement and choose your installation components.
4. Launch Wireshark from your desktop or Start menu.
5. Enjoy using Wireshark!