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Wireshark Offline Installer

Standalone installer · Full setup · Offline installer free download for Windows/macOS/Linux

Developer Tools · v4.6.5 · Free (GPL)

Network protocol analyzer and packet capture

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License: Free (GPL)
Size: 100 MB
Platforms: Windows macOS Linux
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Quick answer: downloading Wireshark

Wireshark is a Free (GPL) developer tool for Windows/macOS/Linux from Wireshark Foundation. Its official offline (standalone) installer is published as a direct EXE download and installs without an internet connection. Always download from the official source (wireshark.org) — we link there directly and never host or modify the file.

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Wireshark Offline Installer Downloads

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Platform Build Architecture Package Download Notes
Windows

ARM64

Wireshark ARM64 installer

ARM64 EXE Download Official Wireshark download mirror
Windows

EXE

Wireshark installer 64-bit

64-bit EXE Download Official Wireshark download mirror
macOS

Universal

Wireshark macOS DMG

Universal Download page Download Official Wireshark macOS package
Linux

Source archive

Wireshark source tarball

Source TAR.XZ Download Official Wireshark source package

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Source: official offline / standalone installer — the verified file above installs without an internet connection.

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Wireshark Overview

Wireshark is a Free (GPL) development tool for Windows and macOS and Linux maintained by Wireshark Foundation. The Wireshark offline installer is a self-contained standalone setup file — every library, runtime dependency, and interface asset is bundled into the package so installation completes without an internet connection at any stage. The Wireshark standalone installer satisfies that requirement directly. Wireshark delivers a focused set of developer-oriented features: syntax highlighting and code completion speed up day-to-day work, an integrated debugger reduces context switching, and the plugin architecture extends the core with language-specific tooling. To install offline: download the Wireshark full setup from the official release page, transfer to USB if needed, and run on any compatible Windows and macOS and Linux machine. Download the Wireshark standalone setup from the official source to start a reliable, reproducible development environment.

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Wireshark Standalone Installer System Requirements

Baseline requirements to run the current Wireshark release:

Operating System
Windows 10/11 (64-bit), macOS 10.15+, Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+)
Memory (RAM)
2 GB minimum, 4 GB recommended
Disk Space
80 MB free space
Processor
1 GHz or faster (64-bit)

How to Install Wireshark

Follow these steps to install Wireshark offline on your PC:

  1. 1

    Download the Wireshark offline installer from the official source below.

  2. 2

    Select any additional components you wish to install, such as WinPcap or Npcap for packet capturing.

  3. 3

    Launch Wireshark — installation is complete.

Common Wireshark Installation Issues & Fixes

Ran into a problem? Here are the most common issues and how to fix them:

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Wireshark fails to start after installation.

Ensure that you have installed the necessary packet capture drivers (WinPcap or Npcap). If not, reinstall Wireshark and select the appropriate driver during installation.

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Wireshark displays no interfaces available.

Check if Npcap is installed correctly. If not, reinstall Wireshark and ensure that you select the option to install Npcap during the setup.

Wireshark Offline Installer FAQ

Where does the Wireshark download link go?
This page links to the official installer file for Wireshark maintained by Wireshark Foundation. We do not re-host installers or use third-party mirrors. The publisher controls the final package type and version.
Which platforms is Wireshark available on?
Wireshark is currently listed for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Always confirm the latest platform-specific installer, architecture, and system requirements on the publisher's official page before installing.

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