HttpWatch integrates with Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge to provide unrivaled levels of HTTP monitoring, without the need for separately configured proxies or network sniffers. Simply interact with a web site and HttpWatch will display a log of requests and responses alongside the web page itself. It even shows interactions between the browser and its cache. Each HTTP transaction can be examined to see the values of headers, cookies, query strings and other HTTP related data.
Commercial web sites often use technologies such as HTTP compression, SSL encryption and chunked encoding to provide the best levels of security and performance. HttpWatch works with these technologies to provided a detail view of HTTP activity within the browser.
HttpWatch has two components; an extension used to collect, view and save HTTP traffic within the browser and a standalone log file viewer know as HttpWatch Studio.
Publisher’s description
What is HttpWatch Basic?
HttpWatch Basic by Neumetrix Limited is proprietary Windows software in the monitoring & benchmarks category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 23.1 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .har and .hwl. Similar programs include Veyon, Datadog Agent and windows_exporter.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: HttpWatch Basic is a monitoring & benchmark tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is HttpWatch Basic safe to download?
- The file is served by download.httpwatch.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6DE64843F13B014C8589ABFB6E38CB04F4DCB190323E55333CB6FF0D57001DC3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.2.6Latest | October 13, 2026 | 23.1 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Neumetrix.HttpWatch.Basic -ehttpwatch.exe /Smsiexec /x {01B845D4-B73E-4CF7-A377-94BC7BB4F77B} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Neumetrix Limited
- Category
- Monitoring & benchmarks
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 16.2.6
- Released
- October 13, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 13, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- httpwatch.com
- winget ID
- Neumetrix.HttpWatch.Basic
- MSI product code
- {01B845D4-B73E-4CF7-A377-94BC7BB4F77B}
File types it opens (2)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is HttpWatch Basic free?
HttpWatch Basic is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is HttpWatch Basic safe to download?
The download comes from download.httpwatch.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install HttpWatch Basic with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can HttpWatch Basic be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does HttpWatch Basic run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use HttpWatch Basic without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to HttpWatch Basic?
Veyon, Datadog Agent, windows_exporter, Alloy and DiskSpd. The alternatives page compares them.
