Wireshark
v4.6.9Open source
The standard network protocol analyser for capturing packets. By Wireshark Foundation
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
By the ToolsBharat teamLink checked 30 Oct 2026How we check
Quick answer
Wireshark is open source software for Windows, macOS and Linux from Wireshark Foundation. The standard network protocol analyser for capturing packets. Download it only from wireshark.org. The latest version we track is 4.6.9. ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- 4.6.9
- Publisher:
- Wireshark Foundation
- Official site:
- wireshark.org
- Licence:
- Open source — GPL-2.0
- Requirements:
- Windows 10 / 11 or Windows Server 2016 or later
Our verdict
The tool networking students and engineers use to see exactly what crosses the wire. The Windows installer includes Npcap for live capture. Only capture traffic on networks you own or have permission to monitor.
Screenshots
Key features
- Live capture and offline analysis
- Thousands of protocol dissectors
- Powerful display filters
- x64 and Arm64 installers with Npcap
Pros
- Pro: Free and open source
- Pro: Signed hashes file for each release
Cons
- Con: Steep learning curve
- Con: Live capture needs administrator rights
What's new in 4.6.9
See what changed in 4.6.9 in the official release notes
Version history
Version 4.6.9Latest
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- The developer does not publish one
- Source
- Release notes
Official downloads by platform
For Windows, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.
Requirements
- OS
- Windows 10 / 11 or Windows Server 2016 or later
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
Licence
- Type
- Open source
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Publisher
- wireshark.org
Where these facts come from
Checked 30 Oct 2026
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