URL Structure Analyzer

Paste a URL to see path length, depth, parameters, separators, and an instant URL SEO score. Get a privacy-friendly suggestion for a cleaner structure.

Runs entirely in your browser · No API calls · No tracking

Why URL structure matters for SEO

URL structure is one of the simplest on-page signals you can control. A short, descriptive URL helps search engines understand topical focus and makes snippets more clickable in search results. Clean paths also make it easier for users to predict where they are on a site and whether a link looks trustworthy enough to click.

From a crawlability perspective, logical depth and consistent patterns help search engines discover and prioritize important pages. Bloated parameter strings, mixed case, or long nested paths can introduce duplicate URLs that compete with each other or burn crawl budget. Pairing good URL structure with solid canonicalization keeps signals consolidated on your preferred version.

Treat URLs like micro-summaries of the content they represent: keep them lowercase, use hyphens for word separation, avoid unnecessary folders, and strip tracking parameters from canonical versions. This analyzer highlights those aspects so you can turn messy URLs into clear, search‑friendly structures before they ship.

Canonicalization ties this together: choose a single preferred URL for each piece of content and point all signals there via canonical tags and, where needed, 301 redirects. When parameters are unavoidable—for example search filters or tracking—you can keep crawl budgets under control by linking to clean canonical URLs, blocking low-value parameter combinations, and reflecting your ideal hierarchy in your sitemap. Well-structured URLs, sensible canonicals, and fast pages together support stronger click-through and more stable rankings.

URL SEO score

95 / 100

Score is based on path length, depth, parameters, separators, and lowercase usage.

Path length

Strong

Depth

OK

Parameters

Strong

Word separators

Strong

Case

Strong

Path length

24

characters (aim for < 60)

Depth

2

levels (2–3 for important pages)

Query params

0

canonical should prefer clean URLs

Hyphens

Yes

hyphens preferred over underscores

Analyzed path

/blog/my-post-title-here

Suggested optimized URL

https://example.com/blog/my-post-title-here

Lowercase path, hyphens instead of underscores, and tracking parameters removed.

Issues

No structural issues detected. Check canonical tags and redirects in your implementation.

Tips

No additional tips. Compare current URLs with your canonical rules and sitemap to keep things consistent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does URL structure matter for SEO?

URLs signal topic and hierarchy to search engines and users. Short, readable URLs with hyphens tend to get better click-through. Deep or long URLs can be harder to share and remember. Use canonical URLs when you have duplicate content with different parameters.

Should I use hyphens or underscores?

Use hyphens. Search engines typically treat hyphens as word separators (e.g. /my-page-name), while underscores are often treated as part of one word. This tool flags underscores and suggests hyphens.

How long should a URL be?

Keep the path under about 60 characters when possible. Very long URLs (100+ characters) can be truncated in SERPs and are harder to share. This analyzer reports path length and depth so you can optimize.