Quick Answer

Ask WebSocket questions on Stack Overflow (tag: websocket). Join discussions on Reddit and Discord. Contribute to websocket.org via GitHub pull requests.

Welcome to the WebSocket community hub! This is your gateway to discussions, resources, and collaboration opportunities around WebSocket technology.

About This Site

WebSocket.org is sponsored by Ably and led by Matthew O’Riordan, but it’s an open community resource. We welcome participation, contributions, and feedback from developers worldwide who are passionate about real-time web technologies.

Where to Find the Community

Discussion Forums & Q&A

• Stack Overflow - Ask and answer technical questions with the websocket tag
• Reddit r/websocket - General discussions and news about WebSocket technology
• Reddit r/webdev - Broader web development discussions often featuring WebSocket topics

Real-time Chat

• Discord - Web Dev Community - Active discussions in real-time channels
• Gitter - WebSocket Discussions - Developer-focused chat rooms

Standards & Specifications

• IETF WebSocket Working Group - Official standards discussions
• W3C WebSocket API - Web API specifications
• WHATWG HTML Living Standard - Browser API documentation

Learning Resources

• MDN WebSocket Documentation - Comprehensive guides and references
• Can I Use WebSocket - Browser compatibility tracking
• Awesome WebSockets - Curated list of WebSocket resources

Contributing to WebSocket.org

We welcome contributions to improve and expand this resource! Here are ways you can help:

How to Contribute

1. Submit PRs - Fix typos, improve documentation, or add new guides via GitHub
2. Report Issues - Found a bug or have a suggestion? Open an issue
3. Share Knowledge - Write a guide or tutorial about your WebSocket experience
4. Spread the Word - Share WebSocket.org with your network

Our Contributors

We’re grateful to everyone who has contributed to making WebSocket.org better:

• Matthew O’Riordan - Project Lead
• 林博仁(Buo-ren, Lin)
• Énio Carlos
• Raj Gupta
• Sam Hobbs
• Alex Pokotilo - Technical accuracy improvements

Want to see your name here? Check out our Contributing Guide and start contributing!

Code of Conduct

We’re committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment. Please be respectful and constructive in all interactions.

Stay Updated

• GitHub Releases - Track updates to this site
• WebSocket Standards Updates - Follow protocol developments

Questions or Suggestions?

Have ideas for improving the WebSocket community resources? Open an issue or contribute directly via pull request.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I ask WebSocket questions?

Stack Overflow with the websocket tag is the most active Q&A forum. Reddit r/websocket and r/webdev have discussion threads. Discord Web Dev Community has real-time chat channels for WebSocket help.

How can I contribute to websocket.org?

Submit pull requests on GitHub at github.com/mattheworiordan/websocket.org to fix typos, improve docs, or add guides. Open issues for bugs or suggestions. The project welcomes contributions from all developers.

Is websocket.org open source?

Yes. websocket.org is an open-source project hosted on GitHub and sponsored by Ably. All content is open for community contributions via pull requests.

Related Content

• WebSocket Libraries & Tools — implementations and tools by language
• WebSocket Echo Server — free testing endpoint at echo.websocket.org
• Building a WebSocket Application — hands-on tutorial with cursor sharing
• WebSocket Standards Tracker — RFC 6455 and all WebSocket specifications
• The Road to WebSockets — history of the WebSocket protocol

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WebSocket.org is an open-source project sponsored by Ably — the platform for real-time digital experiences.