The evolution of HTTP protocols—from HTTP/1 to HTTP/3—reflects ongoing efforts to meet increasing demands for speed, security, and efficiency in web communication. HTTP/1, introduced in 1996, laid the foundation with a simple request-response model, but as the internet grew, its limitations in handling concurrent requests and ensuring efficient data transfer became apparent. HTTP/2, launched in 2015, addressed these issues with improvements like multiplexing, header compression, and server push, enhancing performance for content-rich websites and modern web applications. The latest iteration, HTTP/3, released in 2022, further advances these capabilities by adopting the QUIC protocol, which replaces TCP with a UDP-based approach, offering faster connection setups, eliminating head-of-line blocking, and mandating TLS 1.3 for enhanced security. While HTTP/2 is broadly supported and effective for various applications, HTTP/3 is rapidly gaining traction as it promises superior speed and security, making it especially suitable for real-time applications, mobile devices, and regions with limited internet access. Despite its advantages, HTTP/3 faces challenges with compatibility and resource demands, but its potential to transform web communication is significant.