URL / Domain Inspector
Enter a domain or full URL to see its parts. Click any part to learn what it does.
What is the URL / Domain Inspector?
A URL is made of several parts: the protocol (https), an optional subdomain (www), the registered domain, the top-level domain (.com), and optionally a port, path, query string, and fragment. This inspector splits any URL or hostname into those parts and explains what each one means, including compound country suffixes like .co.uk.
How to use it
- Enter a domain (example.com) or a full URL (https://www.example.com/path).
- Click Inspect.
- Click any highlighted part to read what it does.
Frequently asked questions
Is www a subdomain?
Yes. www is a subdomain - a host label to the left of the registered domain. It is the traditional name for a site's web server, but it works the same way as subdomains like mail, api, or blog.
What is the difference between a domain and a TLD?
The domain (second-level domain) is the unique name you register, such as "example". The top-level domain is the suffix after it, such as .com or .co.uk.
What is the difference between a subdomain and a path?
A subdomain (blog.example.com) is part of the hostname and often points to a different server or service. A path (example.com/blog) is a location within the same site.
Does it handle country domains like co.uk?
Yes. It recognises common compound suffixes such as .co.uk and .com.au, so bbc.co.uk splits into domain "bbc" and top-level domain "co.uk".