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URL Parser

Paste any URL with the free URL parser to break it into protocol, host, port, path, query string and hash. It analyses the address instantly and privately in your browser.

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What is URL Parser?

A URL parser takes a web address and splits it into the parts that browsers, servers and API clients actually use: the protocol, the host, an optional port, the path, the query string and the hash. A full URL such as https://example.com/docs?q=tools#parts is more than a link — each segment drives a different job. The protocol tells the browser how to reach the resource, the host identifies the domain, the path routes to a specific page, the query string carries key–value parameters and the hash points to a section on the client side. This tool reads a URL with the same built-in logic every browser uses, so the analysis matches what a real request does. Developers and marketers use it to debug routing, to inspect tracking parameters, to understand API endpoints and to confirm exactly what a link is sending. Everything runs in your browser, so even links containing sensitive tokens stay on your device.

How to use URL Parser

Paste a full URL into the input field.
Read the breakdown — protocol, host, port, path, query string and hash — which appears instantly.
Use the parts you need to debug a link, build a redirect or understand the parameters.

Example

Input: https://shop.example.com:8080/products?page=2&lang=en#top Output: Protocol → https Host → shop.example.com Port → 8080 Path → /products Query string → page=2&lang=en Hash → top Each part is separated so you can see exactly what the URL is carrying.

Who is this URL Parser for?

A URL looks like one token, but it carries several distinct pieces. Anyone debugging links, tracking parameters or inspecting API endpoints needs to see them separately.

Developers: debug a routing issue or a malformed link by inspecting each URL part.
Writers and content creators: check the link structure of a page before publishing to avoid broken paths.
Marketers: see exactly which UTM or tracking parameters a campaign link carries.
Analysts: understand the query and hash on an inbound redirect or API URL they are reviewing.

URL components explained

Parsing the sample URL below breaks it into the six components every URL is built from.

Component	Value
Protocol	https
Host	shop.example.com
Port	8080
Path	/products
Query string	page=2&lang=en
Fragment	top

Common use cases

Debugging a broken link or a routing issue by inspecting each part.
Checking which tracking or UTM parameters a link contains.
Understanding an API endpoint or a webhook before you call it.
Documenting a redirect or a reference URL for your team.

Pro tips

The hash after # is client-side only — it is not sent to the server in the request.
The port is shown separately; when it is the default it appears as “default” rather than a number.
For links with sensitive parameters, this parser keeps everything local so nothing is uploaded.

FAQ

What are the parts of a URL?

A URL has a protocol, host, optional port, path, query string after the ?, and a hash after the #.

What is a query string?

The part after the ? that carries data as key=value pairs separated by &, commonly used to pass parameters.

Is the fragment sent to the server?

No. The part after # is handled client-side and is not sent in the HTTP request.

What is the host?

The domain name or IP address. The origin includes the protocol and port as well.

What is a port?

The network port used to reach the service — 443 for HTTPS, 80 for HTTP, or shown as “default” when it is the standard one.

Why would I parse a URL?

To debug routing, inspect tracking parameters, understand an API endpoint, or document a redirect.

Does it show parameters with special characters?

Yes, it reads the URL with the same logic the browser uses, so the parts are shown accurately.

Is it private?

Yes. It runs entirely in your browser and nothing is uploaded.