HTTP/2
n.n. Stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol version 2. A major update to the way the internet works that makes websites load much faster by sending many files at the same time.
n. Abbreviation for Hypertext Transfer Protocol version 2. A major revision of the HTTP network protocol used by the World Wide Web, derived from the earlier SPDY protocol to improve latency through header compression and request-response multiplexing.
HTTP/2 makes websites load much faster by improving data transfer efficiency.
Many modern web browsers now require an encrypted connection to support the HTTP/2 protocol.
By utilizing multiplexing and header compression, HTTP/2 allows servers to send multiple files simultaneously over a single connection, significantly reducing page load times.
An initialism for Hypertext Transfer Protocol version 2. It was published by the IETF in 2015, following the naming convention of its predecessor, HTTP/1.1.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Typically used as a proper noun in technical contexts; often follows the preposition 'over' when describing data transfer.
Last updated July 22, 2026