URL Parser
Instantly break down any URL into its components.
About the URL Parser Tool
We built this URL Parser to give developers, marketers, and SEO specialists a quick and easy way to dissect and understand any web address. A URL can contain a lot of information—from the protocol and domain to complex tracking parameters—and this tool breaks it all down into a clean, human-readable format.
Unlike other basic tools, our parser provides a detailed breakdown of the query string, separating it into a clear table of keys and values. This is incredibly useful for analyzing marketing campaign links or understanding the data being passed to a webpage. The entire process is instant, running securely in your browser without ever sending the URL to our servers. We focused on clarity and convenience, with one-click copy buttons for every single part of the URL.
How to Use the Tool
- Simply paste any full URL into the input field at the top of the page.
- The tool will instantly parse the URL and display all its components in the cards below.
- If the URL contains a query string (the part after the `?`), it will be automatically broken down into a key-value table.
- Click the copy icon next to any value to copy just that piece of information to your clipboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main parts of a URL?
A URL typically consists of a protocol (like `https` or `ftp`), a hostname (like `www.codeshack.io`), a path (like `/tools/url-parser`), an optional query string (like `?q=search`), and an optional hash or fragment (like `#section-1`). It can also include user info and a port number.
What are query parameters?
Query parameters are a set of key-value pairs attached to the end of a URL, starting with a question mark (`?`). They are used to send data to a web page or a server. They are very common in search results, marketing campaigns (like UTM parameters), and for filtering or sorting content on a page.
What is a URL hash/fragment?
The hash (or fragment) is the part of a URL that comes after a `#` symbol. It's a client-side instruction for the browser and is not sent to the server. Its most common use is to link directly to a specific section of a webpage that has a matching ID.
Why is the port field often empty?
Web traffic has standard default ports. For HTTP, the default port is 80, and for HTTPS, it's 443. Browsers (and our parser) will only show a port number if it's a non-standard one, like `:8080` in a developer's local environment.
Is the URL I enter kept private?
Yes. This tool uses your browser's built-in URL parsing capabilities. The URL you enter is processed entirely on your computer and is never sent to our servers, so your data and browsing habits remain completely private.