WebSocket.onmessage

The WebSocket.onmessage property is an EventHandler that is called when a message is received from the server. It is called with a MessageEvent.

Syntax

aWebSocket.onmessage = function(event) {
  console.debug("WebSocket message received:", event);
};

Value

An EventListener.

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
HTML Living Standard
The definition of 'WebSocket: onmessage' in that specification.
Living Standard Initial definition

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
onmessageChrome Full support YesEdge Full support 12Firefox Full support YesIE ? Opera Full support YesSafari Full support YesWebView Android Full support YesChrome Android Full support YesFirefox Android Full support YesOpera Android Full support YesSafari iOS Full support YesSamsung Internet Android Full support Yes

Legend

Full support
Full support
Compatibility unknown
Compatibility unknown