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URL Parser

Dissect Any URL Into Its Components

A single URL carries a surprising amount of structure: protocol, username, host, port, path, query parameters, and fragment. When a link misbehaves, a redirect fails, or an integration expects one specific piece of the address, manually splitting the string is slow and error-prone. This URL parser takes any web address and breaks it down into labeled components, so you can see exactly what the browser will request and what the server will receive. It also decodes percent-encoded characters, which makes debugging query strings and tracking links far easier. The tool runs locally in your browser — paste a URL, and every part is laid out instantly.

How to Parse a URL

  1. Copy the URL you want to inspect, including the protocol such as https://.
  2. Paste it into the input box and click the parse button.
  3. Read the component breakdown — protocol, host, port, path, query, and fragment each appear in their own row.
  4. Check the decoded query section to see the actual parameter names and values without percent-encoding.
  5. Use the copy buttons to grab a single component, such as the hostname or the path, for your script or config.
  6. Compare two URLs side by side when troubleshooting a redirect or a broken link.

Real Example: Input and Output

Suppose a customer support ticket reports a broken checkout link. Parsing the full address reveals that the port is non-standard and a tracking parameter is attached — information that is invisible at a glance.

ComponentValue
Inputhttps://shop.example.com:8443/items?page=2&sort=price#reviews
Protocolhttps
Hostshop.example.com
Port8443
Path/items
Querypage=2&sort=price
Fragmentreviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a URL and a URI?

A URI is the general term for any identifier, while a URL is a specific kind of URI that tells you where to find a resource, such as https://example.com/page. Every URL is a URI, but not every URI is a URL.

What does the fragment part of a URL do?

The fragment after # points to a section within the page, like a heading or an element ID. It is handled entirely by the browser and is never sent to the web server.

Why is the port sometimes missing from a URL?

When no port is written, the default is implied: port 80 for HTTP and port 443 for HTTPS. The parser reports the explicit port only when one is present.

How do percent-encoded characters appear in the results?

The parser shows both the raw encoded form and the decoded value. For example, %20 becomes a space and %C3%A9 becomes é, so you can read the real parameter values.

Why do tracking URLs contain so many query parameters?

Parameters like utm_source and utm_campaign let analytics tools attribute a visit to a specific campaign. Parsing the URL shows you exactly which parameters are attached and their values.

Is it safe to include a username and password in a URL?

No. Credentials embedded as user:pass@host are deprecated, appear in logs, and can leak through history and referrers. Use proper authentication headers or forms instead.

Can the parser handle international domain names?

International domains are transmitted in punycode form, such as xn--bcher-kva.example. The parser breaks down the encoded form exactly as the browser sends it.

What is the difference between the path and the query?

The path identifies the resource on the server, such as /products/42. The query, starting with ?, carries extra data like filters and tracking parameters that the server uses to customize the response.

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