Valid
- https://example.com/blog -> Valid URL (host=example.com, path=/blog)
web validator
URL Validator
Validate HTTP/HTTPS URLs locally—parse host/path and catch malformed links before publishing or sending to APIs.
Results
Processing…- Status
- Processing...
- Details
- Processing...
- Host
- Processing...
- Path
- Processing...
How to use this validator
- Paste or type the URL.
- Run validate to parse host/path and confirm http/https.
- If invalid, add protocol or fix malformed characters, then re-run.
Rules & checks
Uses the URL constructor to parse and confirm http/https schemes.
Returns host and path when valid; rejects missing/relative protocols.
No fetches or external lookups; purely structural.
Inputs explained
URL
Enter a full URL with http or https. Use absolute URLs; add protocol to domain-only entries.
When to use it
- Validate URLs in forms, CSV imports, or CMS entries
- Check redirect targets before deploying
- Ensure API webhooks and callbacks include protocol and valid paths
Common errors
- Missing http/https protocol
- Spaces or invalid characters in the URL
- Relative paths without a base
Limitations
- Format-only; does not fetch or verify live content or certificates.
- Supports http/https; other schemes need separate validation.
Tips
- Require https for production-facing links when possible.
- Normalize trailing slashes in your app after validating.
- Strip whitespace before validating user input.
Examples
Missing protocol
- example.com -> Invalid until protocol is added
Invalid scheme
- ftp://example.com -> Invalid (http/https only)
Deep dive
This URL validator parses HTTP/HTTPS links in your browser and returns host/path while rejecting malformed or protocol-missing entries.
Use it to clean forms, CSV imports, and webhook URLs before they reach your backend.
FAQs
- Do you fetch the URL?
- No. This checks format only; it doesn’t make network requests.
- Can I validate ftp or mailto?
- This validator targets http/https. Use a custom check for other schemes.
- Is anything stored?
- No. Input stays local and clears on refresh.
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