Question 1

What is a webhook testing tool?

Accepted Answer

A webhook testing tool provides HTTP endpoints to receive, inspect, and debug webhook requests from external services. CatchHooks is a modern webhook testing tool that gives you instant URLs to test webhooks from Stripe, GitHub, Shopify, Slack, and any service that sends HTTP callbacks. Unlike traditional methods, you get real-time updates and can see every request detail instantly.

Question 2

How do I test webhooks online?

Accepted Answer

To test webhooks online with CatchHooks: 1) Sign up for a free account (no credit card required), 2) Get your unique webhook URL instantly, 3) Configure your service to send webhooks to this URL, 4) View requests in real-time with full headers, body, and response data. You can test up to 500 webhook requests per month for free.

Question 3

How to debug webhook requests?

Accepted Answer

Debugging webhook requests requires inspecting the full HTTP request including headers, body, query parameters, and response codes. CatchHooks makes webhook debugging simple by capturing every detail of incoming requests and displaying them in real-time. You can search, filter, and export webhook data for deeper analysis. Perfect for debugging Stripe payment webhooks, GitHub CI/CD events, or any HTTP POST requests.

Question 4

What's the best free webhook tester?

Accepted Answer

CatchHooks offers the most generous free webhook testing tier with 500 requests per month, 3-day data retention, and real-time updates. Unlike other webhook testers that require installation or lose data when you close your browser, CatchHooks provides persistent, secure endpoints that work instantly. Sign up with OAuth and start testing webhooks in under 30 seconds.

Question 5

How do I test Stripe webhooks in development?

Accepted Answer

Testing Stripe webhooks in development is easy with CatchHooks: Create a free account, copy your unique webhook URL, add it to your Stripe dashboard under Developers > Webhooks, select the events you want to test, and trigger test events from Stripe. You'll see the complete webhook payload, Stripe-Signature header, and timestamp in real-time, making it simple to verify webhook signatures and debug payment flows.

Question 6

Can I test webhooks without installing software?

Accepted Answer

Yes! CatchHooks is a browser-based webhook testing service that requires zero installation. Unlike ngrok or localtunnel which need command-line tools, CatchHooks works entirely in your browser. Just sign up, get your URL, and start receiving webhooks immediately. Perfect for testing webhook integrations when you can't install software or need to debug webhooks quickly.

Question 7

How long are webhook requests stored?

Accepted Answer

CatchHooks stores webhook requests based on your plan: Free tier includes 3-day retention for up to 500 requests/month, Pro tier offers 30-day retention for 10,000 requests/month. All webhook data is securely stored and only accessible through your authenticated account. You can export your webhook history as CSV or JSON anytime.

Question 8

What webhook providers can I test?

Accepted Answer

CatchHooks works with any service that sends HTTP webhooks including: Stripe (payments, subscriptions, invoices), GitHub (push events, pull requests, actions), Shopify (orders, products, customers), Slack (slash commands, events, interactions), Twilio (SMS, calls), SendGrid (email events), Paddle, PayPal, Square, and thousands more. If it sends HTTP POST requests, you can test it with CatchHooks.

Question 9

What is a webhook tester?

Accepted Answer

A webhook tester is a tool that generates a unique URL you can use as a webhook endpoint. Any HTTP request sent to that URL is captured and displayed so you can inspect the headers, body, and parameters — useful for debugging integrations and third-party services like Stripe, GitHub, or Shopify.

Question 10

Is CatchHooks free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CatchHooks is free to use. Generate a webhook URL instantly with no account required.

Question 11

How do I test a webhook locally?

Accepted Answer

With CatchHooks, you don't need to run anything locally. Just copy your unique endpoint URL, paste it into your service's webhook settings, and trigger an event. The request will appear in your CatchHooks dashboard within seconds.

Question 12

What's the difference between a webhook and an API?

Accepted Answer

An API is a connection you initiate by making a request. A webhook is event-driven — a server sends data to your URL automatically when something happens. CatchHooks lets you receive and inspect those incoming webhook payloads.

Free Online Webhook Tester

Your Webhook Testing Dashboard, Ready in Seconds

What is CatchHooks?

Perfect for Testing:

Why Developers Choose CatchHooks:

How to Test a Webhook

1. Generate your webhook endpoint

2. Send a request to your unique URL

3. Inspect the payload in real time

Webhook Testing Tools

Instant Webhook Receiver

Live HTTP Request Inspector

Persistent Webhook Listener

Frequently Asked Questions