PieSocket - WebSocket & SocketIO Test Client

Tracking since Apr 29, 2026.

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• May 6, 2026
  description

  PieSocket WebSocket Tester — The Developer's WebSocket Debugging Tool
  
  Only WebSocket client you will ever need!
  
  Test, debug, and monitor WebSocket connections directly from your browser — no external tools or servers needed.
  
  Whether you're building real-time chat apps, live dashboards, trading platforms, or multiplayer games, PieSocket WebSocket Tester gives you everything you need to inspect WebSocket traffic with speed and precision.
  
  Key Features:
  Multi-Connection Testing
  Run up to 3 simultaneous WebSocket sessions side-by-side in single, dual, or triple panel layouts. Compare server responses across environments without switching tabs.
  
  Supports ws:// and wss://
  Full support for both secure (wss) and unsecured (ws) WebSocket protocols. Works with any WebSocket server.
  
  Auto-Reconnect
  Configure automatic reconnection with custom retry limits and intervals — simulate real-world client behavior effortlessly.
  
  Heartbeat / Ping Support
  Keep connections alive with configurable heartbeat messages sent on a timer. Perfect for testing keep-alive logic on your server.
  
  Message History
  Navigate through previously sent messages using keyboard shortcuts — no need to retype payloads during repeated tests.
  
  JSON Pretty-Print
  Received messages are automatically parsed and formatted for readability. Toggle between raw and pretty-printed views.
  
  Log Filtering & Search
  Filter logs by type (sent, received, error, info) and search across all messages in real time.
  
  Export Logs
  Download full session logs as a timestamped .log file for sharing with teammates or filing bug reports.
  
  Live Connection Stats
  Track bytes sent, bytes received, message count, and connection duration — all updated live.
  
  Dark Mode
  Easy on the eyes during long debugging sessions.
  
  Perfect for:
  
  Backend & full-stack developers testing WebSocket APIs
  Frontend developers integrating real-time features
  QA engineers validating WebSocket behavior
  DevOps monitoring WebSocket server health
  
  Built by PieSocket team from Pie.host— a WebSocket infrastructure platform trusted by developers worldwide.

  Most Popular WebSocket & SocketIO Debugging Client 
  
  Test, debug, and monitor WebSocket connections directly from your browser — no external tools or servers needed.
  
  Whether you're building real-time chat apps, live dashboards, trading platforms, or multiplayer games, PieSocket WebSocket Tester gives you everything you need to inspect WebSocket traffic with speed and precision.
  
  Key Features:
  Multi-Connection Testing
  Run up to 3 simultaneous WebSocket sessions side-by-side in single, dual, or triple panel layouts. Compare server responses across environments without switching tabs.
  
  Supports ws:// and wss://
  Full support for both secure (wss) and unsecured (ws) WebSocket protocols. Works with any WebSocket server.
  
  Auto-Reconnect
  Configure automatic reconnection with custom retry limits and intervals — simulate real-world client behavior effortlessly.
  
  Heartbeat / Ping Support
  Keep connections alive with configurable heartbeat messages sent on a timer. Perfect for testing keep-alive logic on your server.
  
  Message History
  Navigate through previously sent messages using keyboard shortcuts — no need to retype payloads during repeated tests.
  
  JSON Pretty-Print
  Received messages are automatically parsed and formatted for readability. Toggle between raw and pretty-printed views.
  
  Log Filtering & Search
  Filter logs by type (sent, received, error, info) and search across all messages in real time.
  
  Export Logs
  Download full session logs as a timestamped .log file for sharing with teammates or filing bug reports.
  
  Live Connection Stats
  Track bytes sent, bytes received, message count, and connection duration — all updated live.
  
  Dark Mode
  Easy on the eyes during long debugging sessions.
  
  Perfect for:
  
  Backend & full-stack developers testing WebSocket APIs
  Frontend developers integrating real-time features
  QA engineers validating WebSocket behavior
  DevOps monitoring WebSocket server health
  
  Built by PieSocket team from Pie.host— a WebSocket infrastructure platform trusted by developers worldwide.

• May 6, 2026
  short_description

  Test Websocket connections with ease, supports both secure (wss) and unsecure (ws) protocols.

  Test Websocket & SocketIO connections with ease, supports both secure (wss) and unsecure (ws) protocols.

• May 6, 2026
  name

  PieSocket WebSocket Tester

  PieSocket - WebSocket & SocketIO Test Client

• Apr 29, 2026
  description

  This tool compliments the online WebSocket tester tool at our website (https://www.piehost.com/websocket-tester) 
  
  Since modern browsers do not support connecting to an un-secure  host, users who need to test their WebSocket servers with ws:// protocol may use this extension.

  PieSocket WebSocket Tester — The Developer's WebSocket Debugging Tool
  
  Only WebSocket client you will ever need!
  
  Test, debug, and monitor WebSocket connections directly from your browser — no external tools or servers needed.
  
  Whether you're building real-time chat apps, live dashboards, trading platforms, or multiplayer games, PieSocket WebSocket Tester gives you everything you need to inspect WebSocket traffic with speed and precision.
  
  Key Features:
  Multi-Connection Testing
  Run up to 3 simultaneous WebSocket sessions side-by-side in single, dual, or triple panel layouts. Compare server responses across environments without switching tabs.
  
  Supports ws:// and wss://
  Full support for both secure (wss) and unsecured (ws) WebSocket protocols. Works with any WebSocket server.
  
  Auto-Reconnect
  Configure automatic reconnection with custom retry limits and intervals — simulate real-world client behavior effortlessly.
  
  Heartbeat / Ping Support
  Keep connections alive with configurable heartbeat messages sent on a timer. Perfect for testing keep-alive logic on your server.
  
  Message History
  Navigate through previously sent messages using keyboard shortcuts — no need to retype payloads during repeated tests.
  
  JSON Pretty-Print
  Received messages are automatically parsed and formatted for readability. Toggle between raw and pretty-printed views.
  
  Log Filtering & Search
  Filter logs by type (sent, received, error, info) and search across all messages in real time.
  
  Export Logs
  Download full session logs as a timestamped .log file for sharing with teammates or filing bug reports.
  
  Live Connection Stats
  Track bytes sent, bytes received, message count, and connection duration — all updated live.
  
  Dark Mode
  Easy on the eyes during long debugging sessions.
  
  Perfect for:
  
  Backend & full-stack developers testing WebSocket APIs
  Frontend developers integrating real-time features
  QA engineers validating WebSocket behavior
  DevOps monitoring WebSocket server health
  
  Built by PieSocket team from Pie.host— a WebSocket infrastructure platform trusted by developers worldwide.

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