Test Stripe webhooks in real-time — no signup, no tunnels.

Why test Stripe webhooks with HookSense

Quick start — 3 steps

1. 1
   Get your free webhook URL

   Create a free endpoint at hooksense.com. You get a unique URL instantly — no credit card, no config.

2. 2
   Paste it into Stripe

   In the Stripe dashboard, add the URL as your webhook endpoint and pick the events you want (checkout.session.completed, invoice.paid, etc.).

3. 3
   Trigger an event and watch it arrive

   Fire a test event from Stripe — it lands in HookSense within milliseconds. Inspect headers, body, and signature. Replay when ready.

Common Stripe webhook events

Testing tips specific to Stripe

• Always verify the Stripe-Signature header before processing webhooks in production
• Use Stripe CLI (stripe trigger) to send test events during development
• HookSense can forward Stripe webhooks to your local server — no ngrok needed
• Set up custom responses in HookSense to test how your app handles different status codes

Frequently asked

How do I test Stripe webhooks without deploying?

Create a free HookSense endpoint and paste the URL into Stripe's webhook settings. Every event Stripe sends arrives in HookSense in real time — you can inspect the full payload, verify the Stripe-Signature header, and replay any request to your local server with `npx hooksense listen -p 3000`.

Why does my Stripe webhook return a signature verification error?

The most common cause is middleware that parses the JSON body before Stripe's verification runs. Stripe signs the raw body, so any mutation breaks the HMAC. Use the raw buffer and pass it to `stripe.webhooks.constructEvent()`. HookSense shows whether the signature matched so you can isolate the problem quickly.

How often does Stripe retry failed webhook deliveries?

Stripe retries any webhook that doesn't return a 2xx status within 30 seconds, following an exponential schedule for up to 3 days. Use HookSense replay to simulate retries against your handler without triggering real Stripe events.

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