Download A Stable Release (Recommended)

The current stable release of Wireshark is 0.99.6. It supersedes all previous releases, including all releases of Ethereal. You can get it at the following locations:

Source Code

• Main Site (us)

For a complete list of system requirements and supported platforms, please consult the User's Guide.

Staying Current

You can stay informed about new Wireshark releases by subscribing to the wireshark-announce mailing list. We also provide a PAD file to make automated checking easier.

Verifying Downloads

File hashes for the 0.99.6 can be found in the signatures file. It is signed with key id 0x21F2949A.

Regulatory Compliance

Wireshark is subject to U.S. export regulations. Take heed. Consult a lawyer if you have any questions.

Download A Development Release

Source code packages and Windows installers are automatically created each time code is checked into the source code repository. These packages are available in the automated build section of our download area.

Third-Party Packages

Wireshark packages are available for most platforms, including the ones listed below.