URL Parser
Parse any URL into its components — protocol, host, port, path, query, and fragment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What URL components does this tool parse?
The tool parses the full URL into its components: protocol (http/https), hostname (domain), port number, path to the resource, query string parameters, and fragment identifier (the #section part). It also displays the origin and any username/password credentials if present.
How do query parameters work?
Query parameters appear after the ? in a URL and come in key-value pairs separated by &. For example, in ?search=query&page=2, search is a parameter with value "query" and page is a parameter with value "2". Parameters are URL-encoded, so special characters become percent-encoded equivalents like %20 for spaces.
What's the difference between the path and the fragment?
The path (/path/to/page) tells the server which resource you want. The fragment identifier (#section) never goes to the server at all—it is used entirely by the browser to scroll to or highlight a specific section of the loaded page. Fragments are useful for long documents or single-page applications.
Is my data sent to a server?
No. All processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript's native URL parsing. You can test private URLs, internal network addresses, and sensitive URLs without any data leaving your device. The tool is entirely client-side.
Why might I need to parse URLs?
URL parsing helps web developers debug API calls and troubleshoot redirect issues. Marketers analyze campaign tracking parameters. Security researchers detect phishing attempts using deceptive domain names. Anyone working with URLs regularly benefits from seeing all components clearly laid out.
What does the origin field mean?
The origin combines the protocol, hostname, and port into a single identifier. For https://example.com:443, the origin is https://example.com. The origin is used in web security to determine whether two resources are from the same source, which affects whether they can share data or make requests to each other.