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Vendor: Wireshark
4.5 out of 5

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Wireshark mindshare

As of August 2025, the mindshare of Wireshark in the Network Troubleshooting category stands at 13.3%, up from 11.9% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Troubleshooting Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Wireshark13.3%
LinkRunner16.1%
NetAlly EtherScope nXG11.1%
Other59.5%
Network Troubleshooting

PeerResearch reports based on Wireshark reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategoryNetwork TroubleshootingAug 30, 2025Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersAug 30, 2025Download
ComparisonWireshark vs Auvik Network Management (ANM)Aug 30, 2025Download
ComparisonWireshark vs LinkRunnerAug 30, 2025Download
ComparisonWireshark vs NetAlly EtherScope nXGAug 30, 2025Download
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise22
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business88
Midsize Enterprise53
Large Enterprise191
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Educational Organization
7%
Government
7%
Hospitality Company
7%
Healthcare Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Insurance Company
5%
Comms Service Provider
5%
Retailer
5%
Legal Firm
3%
Performing Arts
3%
Media Company
2%
Construction Company
2%
Transportation Company
2%
Non Profit
2%
Real Estate/Law Firm
2%
Energy/Utilities Company
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Consumer Goods Company
1%
Outsourcing Company
1%
Logistics Company
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%
 
Wireshark Reviews Summary
Author infoRatingReview Summary
Network Specialist at Squarepoint Capital4.0I utilize Wireshark for traffic analysis and troubleshooting, focusing on network behavior during short bursts. Although it effectively distinguishes protocols, I wish it supported finer sampling intervals. My custom Python tool assists with this, achieving greater granularity.
Senior I.T. Systems Engineer at Pro Techs MSP5.0I use Wireshark for port mirroring and capturing packets to troubleshoot network issues, like configuring QinQ encapsulation. Its voice call analysis and real-time capture features are valuable, though I wish for more prepopulated filters and handheld device compatibility.
Network Administrator at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees4.5Wireshark is an essential tool for network engineers, particularly for analyzing VoIP incidents within network traffic. While it requires some basic knowledge to use, I consider it unparalleled in packet capture, and I am unaware of any similar alternatives.
Chief Technologist at a consumer goods company with 10,001+ employees4.0I use Wireshark for troubleshooting in my company, valuing its filtering options for packet analysis. Improvements could include easier filter application and graphical tools. Simplifying the setup process would enhance its user experience. Playing audio is a helpful feature.
Teaching Assistant at University of Colorado Boulder4.0Wireshark is a leading network management tool that allows for detailed packet monitoring from layers one to seven. Its valuable features include packet format and IP layer analysis. However, it lacks automation support and requires a GUI for use.
Senior Lead Engineer at a wireless company with 10,001+ employees4.0No summary available
Cybersecurity Operations Lead at a tech services company with 51-200 employees4.0I use Wireshark primarily for threat hunting, analyzing data traffic between points to identify suspicious activities like brute force attacks. It provides valuable insights into data sources and destinations, proving to be more useful than other tools I've used.
Technical Support Engineer at AlgoSec4.5I use Wireshark primarily for troubleshooting network issues, such as traffic blockage and packet-level inspection. Although its GUI interface has limitations, the tool is invaluable for filtering packets and diagnosing problems, especially in a Linux environment.