What is the difference between host and hostname?
hostname is example.com; host includes the port when present (example.com:8080). origin combines scheme + host for CORS and fetch base URLs.
Paste a URL to see protocol, hostname, path, query parameters, and fragment—parsed locally, never uploaded.
A URL parser splits a URL into scheme, host, port, path, query parameters, and hash using the browser URL API—processing stays local, no upload.
A URL parser breaks a string like https://example.com:8080/path?foo=bar#section into structured parts: protocol (https:), hostname (example.com), port (8080), pathname (/path), search (?foo=bar), and hash (#section). Query keys become a key-value map, including repeated keys as arrays.
Developers use parsers to debug routing, build redirect rules, inspect API callback URLs, and verify UTM parameters. This tool adds optional https:// when the protocol is omitted and a Use Current URL button for the active page—all in the browser without sending URLs to a server.
Concise answers for common searches — definitions, steps, and comparisons.
hostname is example.com; host includes the port when present (example.com:8080). origin combines scheme + host for CORS and fetch base URLs.
No. Parsing uses the browser URL constructor locally. URLs you enter are not uploaded to EverydayTools servers.
Enter a full URL or host/path only—the tool prepends https:// when needed.
Inspect protocol, hostname, port, pathname, search, hash, origin, and credentials if present.
See each query key and value; duplicate keys appear as arrays.
Copy individual components for docs, tests, or server config.
Common real-world scenarios where this tool saves time.
Inspect redirect_uri and callback URLs for typos, ports, and stray query params.
Extract utm_source, utm_medium, and campaign IDs from marketing URLs.
Confirm pathname and base URL before writing framework route rules.
Step-by-step chains that connect related tools for common tasks.
| Part | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| scheme | https: | Protocol |
| host | example.com:443 | Hostname + port |
| pathname | /api/v1/users | Path on server |
| search | ?page=2 | Query string |
| hash | #details | Fragment (client-side) |
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Enter a URL in the input field. Components update automatically as you type.
Protocol, hostname, port, pathname, search, hash, origin, host, username, password, and parsed query parameters.
Yes—the tool adds https:// when http:// or https:// is missing.
As key-value pairs; repeated keys become arrays. Raw search string is also shown.
Yes—free with no registration or usage limits.
No—all parsing happens locally in your browser.
An error message appears—check encoding, brackets, and stray spaces.
Yes—user:pass@host URLs expose username and password fields for analysis (handle credentials carefully).
Hostname is the domain; host includes port when specified.
Click Use Current URL to parse window.location.href.
URL parsing runs in your browser. URLs are not uploaded to EverydayTools servers.
Uses the standard URL API consistent with modern browsers.
Component breakdown only—not a malware or phishing scanner.
Part of Developer Tools
More free tools for the same workflow.
Free regex tester — highlight matches, capture groups, flags, and replace preview. JavaScript RegExp in your browser; patterns and text stay on your device, nothing uploaded.
Free query string parser — paste any URL query string and instantly extract all parameter key-value pairs into a readable JSON or table format. Handles URL encoding. No signup required.
Free URL encoder decoder for query values and full URLs—encodeURIComponent & encodeURI. Percent-encode or decode instantly in your browser; never uploaded.
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Reviewed by EverydayTools Editorial Team on 2026-05-20.