URL Parser

Parse URLs into protocol, host, port, path, query parameters, and hash fragments.

100% Free · No Sign-up · Runs in Your Browser

About the URL Parser

Modern URLs often carry complex query strings, tracking parameters, port numbers, and authentication credentials. Deconstructing a long URL by hand to inspect individual query parameters is tedious and error-prone. This URL Parser breaks any URL down into its standard components and presents query parameters in a clean, readable table.

This tool is essential for web developers debugging routing and redirect rules, digital marketers auditing UTM tracking parameters, and API engineers inspecting webhook callback URLs. It parses the protocol (http/https), hostname, port, pathname, search query, hash fragment, origin, and credentials.

To use it, paste any valid URL into the input field and click 'Parse URL'. The tool immediately renders a grid displaying each component alongside a dedicated Query Parameters table listing all decoded keys and values.

For example, parsing 'https://example.com:8080/search?q=developer+tools&sort=desc#results' cleanly isolates the port '8080', the path '/search', the hash '#results', and splits the query string into 'q: developer tools' and 'sort: desc'.

A common URL parsing mistake is forgetting that query parameters can contain URL-encoded characters (like '%20' or '%26'). This tool automatically decodes parameter values for effortless reading.

Tip: Check our URL Encode / Decode tool if you need to manually encode or decode specific query string fragments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Does the parser decode URL query parameters automatically?

Yes, all query parameter keys and values are automatically decoded from percent-encoding.

Q.Does it support custom port numbers and hash anchors?

Yes, custom ports (e.g. :8443) and hash fragments (e.g. #section) are separated into their own fields.

Q.Is my URL sent to any server?

No, parsing is executed entirely on your client machine using the standard browser URL API.

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