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Simple to use, blazing fast and thoroughly tested websocket client and server for Node.js
The latest stable version of ws is 8.23.0, published on —. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.
| Latest stable version | 8.23.0 |
|---|---|
| Published | — |
| Install | npm install ws@latest |
| Requires (engines) | {"node":">=10.0.0"} |
| Peer dependencies | bufferutil ^4.0.1 utf-8-validate >=5.0.2 |
| Dist-tags | latest: 8.23.0 |
| License | MIT |
| Advisories on latest version | none known |
| Last verified | 2026-11-12 10:43:03 UTC |
| Sources | api.deps.dev, registry.npmjs.org, registry.npmjs.org |
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Maintenance
| Activity | active |
|---|---|
| Last stable release | 2026-11-08 14:55:20 UTC · 4 days ago |
| Stable releases in the last 12 months | 19 |
| Published versions | 191 |
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Version history
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
8.22.2 | 2026-11-08 14:55:20 UTC |
8.22.1 | 2026-10-31 09:58:47 UTC |
8.22.0 | 2026-09-26 15:00:57 UTC |
8.21.3 | 2026-08-07 14:10:25 UTC |
8.21.2 | 2026-08-03 20:37:45 UTC |
7.5.13 | 2026-07-17 16:45:58 UTC |
6.2.6 | 2026-07-17 16:45:23 UTC |
5.2.7 | 2026-07-17 16:44:55 UTC |
8.21.1 | 2026-07-14 17:12:25 UTC |
7.5.12 | 2026-07-14 17:12:09 UTC |
6.2.5 | 2026-07-14 17:11:39 UTC |
5.2.6 | 2026-07-14 17:10:15 UTC |
8.21.0 | 2026-05-22 17:59:59 UTC |
7.5.11 | 2026-05-22 17:59:29 UTC |
6.2.4 | 2026-05-22 17:58:48 UTC |
5.2.5 | 2026-05-22 17:58:13 UTC |
8.20.1 | 2026-05-12 15:54:40 UTC |
8.20.0 | 2026-03-21 17:31:08 UTC |
8.19.0 | 2026-01-05 20:28:13 UTC |
8.18.3 | 2025-06-28 13:28:38 UTC |
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Version compatibility
Newest stable version that declares support for each runtime version (from the requirements published with each version).
| Runtime | Newest compatible version |
|---|---|
node 16 | 8.22.2 |
node 18 | 8.22.2 |
node 20 | 8.22.2 |
node 22 | 8.22.2 |
node 24 | 8.22.2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the latest version of ws?
The latest stable version of ws is 8.23.0, published on —. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.
How do I install the latest version of ws?
Run npm install ws@latest. The latest stable version is 8.23.0 (verified 2026-11-12).
Is ws deprecated?
No. ws is not marked as deprecated in the registry.
Which Node.js version does ws require?
ws 8.23.0 declares this requirement: {"node":">=10.0.0"}.
Does ws 8.23.0 have known vulnerabilities?
No known advisories affect ws 8.23.0 according to the data Vigia checks.
Is ws still maintained?
ws published 19 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 4 days ago. Activity: active.
Observed changes
- hu Nov 12 2026 21:44:25 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — released 8.22.2 → 8.23.0
- Mon Nov 09 2026 10:31:25 GM +0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — released 8.22.2 → 8.22.2
- Sun Nov 08 2026 14:59:25 GM +0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — released 8.22.1 → 8.22.2
- Sat Oct 31 2026 10:08:05 GM +0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — released 8.22.0 → 8.22.1
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