URL Parser
Parse and analyze URL components
URL Parser
Parse and analyze URL components
About This Tool
Parse and analyze URL components including protocol, hostname, port, pathname, query parameters, and hash. All processing happens in your browser.
Privacy & Security
All URL parsing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your URLs are never uploaded to our servers, stored in databases, logged, or shared with third parties. When you close the page, your data is permanently gone. Completely private and secure.
About URL Parser
Analyze and dissect any URL with our free online URL parser. Whether you're debugging API endpoints, analyzing website links, extracting query parameters for testing, or learning web development fundamentals, our tool instantly breaks URLs into their core components. Parse protocol schemes, domains, subdomains, ports, paths, query strings, and hash fragments in a clear, organized format. Automatically decodes URL-encoded characters and displays both raw and decoded values for easy analysis and understanding.
Key Features
Complete Parsing
Extracts protocol, domain, subdomain, port, path, query params, and hash
Query String Decoder
Automatically decodes URL-encoded query parameters to readable text
Parameter Breakdown
Displays each query parameter as key-value pairs in a structured table
Hash Fragment Support
Parses and displays URL hash/anchor fragments separately
Port Detection
Identifies custom ports and distinguishes from default HTTP/HTTPS ports
Subdomain Extraction
Separates subdomains from root domains for clear analysis
Batch Processing
Parse multiple URLs at once for comparison and analysis
Copy Components
One-click copy for individual URL parts or the entire breakdown
Validation Checking
Identifies malformed URLs and provides helpful error messages
Privacy First
All parsing happens in browser - URLs never sent to servers
How to Use the URL Parser
Paste URL
Enter or paste the URL you want to parse and analyze
Auto Parse
The tool automatically breaks down the URL into its component parts
View Components
See protocol, domain, path, query parameters, and hash displayed separately
Copy Parts
Click any component to copy it individually or export the full breakdown
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a URL parser and how does it work?
A URL parser is a tool that breaks down a web address (URL) into its individual components: protocol (http/https), domain name, subdomain, port, path, query parameters, and hash fragments. It helps developers, SEO specialists, and web users understand URL structure and extract specific parts for analysis or debugging.
What are query parameters and how are they parsed?
Query parameters are key-value pairs appended to URLs after a '?' symbol, separated by '&'. For example, in '?name=John&age=30', 'name=John' and 'age=30' are parameters. Our parser extracts each parameter, decodes URL-encoded characters (like %20 for spaces), and displays them in an easy-to-read format.
Can it decode URL-encoded characters?
Yes! The parser automatically decodes URL-encoded characters. Characters like %20 (space), %2F (slash), %3D (equals), and other encoded symbols are converted to their readable equivalents, making it easy to understand what data is being passed in the URL.
What's the difference between path and query string?
The path is the part of the URL after the domain and before the '?' symbol, representing the resource location (e.g., '/products/shoes' in 'example.com/products/shoes'). The query string comes after '?' and contains parameters (e.g., '?size=10&color=blue'). The path identifies what resource you're accessing, while query parameters modify or filter that resource.
Is this URL parser free?
Yes! Our URL parser is completely free to use with unlimited parsing and no registration required.
Will my URLs be stored or logged?
No. All URL parsing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. URLs are never sent to our servers, stored in databases, or logged anywhere. Your data remains completely private.
Does it work on mobile devices?
Absolutely! The URL parser is fully responsive and works perfectly on smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers.
Common Use Cases
- API Development: Test and debug API endpoints by analyzing query parameters and path structures
- Web Development: Understand URL structure when building routing logic and navigation systems
- SEO Analysis: Examine URL parameters for SEO optimization and clean URL structure
- Link Debugging: Troubleshoot broken links by identifying malformed URL components
- Security Testing: Analyze URLs for suspicious parameters or encoded injection attempts
- Analytics Tracking: Extract UTM parameters and campaign tracking codes from marketing URLs
- Documentation: Parse example URLs when writing API documentation or technical guides
- Learning & Education: Understand URL anatomy and structure for web development courses
Why Use Our URL Parser?
Manually dissecting URLs is tedious and error-prone, especially when dealing with long query strings, encoded characters, and complex parameters. Our free URL parser instantly breaks down any URL into clear, organized components, saving you time and eliminating mistakes. Whether you're debugging API calls, analyzing traffic sources, testing web applications, or learning web development, you'll get immediate insight into URL structure. No more manually counting characters to find where the domain ends and the path begins, or struggling to decode %20 and other encoded symbols - just paste your URL and see every component clearly labeled and ready to use.