Frequently Asked Questions
What is a URL, exactly?
A scheme, host, path, query, and fragment, packed into one string. URL Inspector labels and colors each part as you type.
What's the difference between raw and decoded?
Raw is the exact percent-encoded text; decoded is what it represents once that encoding is undone. Every query value has a raw ⇄ decoded toggle.
Why do some query parameters have no "="?
A key with no = at all (like ?debug) is a flag parameter — present but valueless, unlike a present, empty value (?debug=).
Why do URLs show %20 or + for a space?
A space in the path is %20. In a form-encoded query string it's usually + instead. Both mean the same character.
What's the difference between the path and the fragment?
The path is sent to the server; the fragment (after #) never is — it's resolved entirely in the browser.
Why does my URL look different after I paste it?
Browsers normalize URLs — lowercasing the scheme and host, resolving . and .. segments. URL Inspector shows a "Browser sends: ..." line when that happens.
Can I reorder or remove query parameters safely?
Yes. Each parameter has its own move and remove controls, and editing one never touches another's raw text.
Does URL Inspector send my URL anywhere?
No. It runs entirely in your browser, with no backend, and never sends the URL you type anywhere.