Do Browsers Use Websockets

Most browsers support the protocol, including Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Safari and Opera. Unlike HTTP, WebSocket provides full-duplex communication. Additionally, WebSocket enables streams of messages on top of TCP.

How do I know if my browser supports Websockets?

Start the Server Now using Chrome browser open the html file your created in the beginning. If your browser supports WebSocket(), then you would get alert indicating that your browser supports WebSocket and finally when you click on “Run WebSocket” you would get Goodbye message sent by the server script.

Is WebSocket only for browser?

Websockets can be used by any client (read: “app”), as long as the client implements the Websocket protocol – no browser (or hybrid) required.