How to use the URL Parser
1. Paste any full URL into the input field.
2. The tool breaks it into protocol, host, port, path, query parameters, and hash fragment.
3. Click any value to copy it to your clipboard.
What is it?
A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) has a well-defined structure: scheme://host:port/path?query#fragment. Understanding each component is essential for web development, API debugging, and security analysis.
The query string (everything after ?) contains key-value pairs separated by &. These are the parameters passed to web pages and APIs. The fragment (#) is handled client-side by the browser and is never sent to the server. This tool uses the browser's native URL API for accurate, spec-compliant parsing.
Example
https://api.example.com:8080/v2/users?page=1&sort=name#results
Protocol: https: Host: api.example.com Port: 8080 Path: /v2/users Query: ?page=1&sort=name Hash: #results Query Parameters: page = 1 sort = name
Benefits
Break any URL into protocol, host, path, query, and fragment
Understand exactly what a URL contains before constructing requests or routing logic — no regex guesswork.
Debug URL construction in client-side routing code
Confirm the full URL your JavaScript or client assembles is correct before the network call is made.
Extract and inspect query parameters from log entries
Parse URLs from access logs to understand what parameters users sent with each request — without writing a parser.
Inspect redirect destinations component by component
Parse the target URL of each redirect hop to understand what protocol, host, path, and parameters the destination contains.
Frequently asked questions
What is a URL fragment (#)?
The fragment (hash) identifies a section within the page. It is never sent to the server — it is only processed by the browser to scroll to the specified anchor.
What are query parameters?
Query parameters (after ?) pass data to the server or JavaScript. They are key=value pairs separated by &. Common uses: search terms, pagination, filters, tracking IDs.