devxlogo

Check if an HttpRequest is an Ajax Request

A quick way to check if an HTTP Request is an Ajax request is by examining the X-Requested-With Header value.

Please see below:

bool isAjaxRequest = request.Headers["X-Requested-With"] != null && request.Headers["X-Requested-With"] == "XMLHttpRequest";

Charlie has over a decade of experience in website administration and technology management. As the site admin, he oversees all technical aspects of running a high-traffic online platform, ensuring optimal performance, security, and user experience.

About Our Editorial Process

At DevX, we’re dedicated to tech entrepreneurship. Our team closely follows industry shifts, new products, AI breakthroughs, technology trends, and funding announcements. Articles undergo thorough editing to ensure accuracy and clarity, reflecting DevX’s style and supporting entrepreneurs in the tech sphere.

See our full editorial policy.