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Strip Host From URLs

Remove the protocol and host to isolate the path, query string, and hash.

URLs to strip hosts from

Paste one URL per line; the host is removed.

Processing happens locally; your URLs never leave this page.

Path outputPaths and trailing components without the host.

0 lines in0 lines outN/A runtime

Typical lists process in under 1ms on modern browsers.

How to remove URL hosts

Extract paths in 3 steps

Takes ~5 seconds
  1. 1
    Paste your URLs

    Add one URL per line in the input field.

  2. 2
    Strip hosts

    Click "Strip hosts" to remove protocol and host.

  3. 3
    Copy or download

    Save the paths for analysis or reuse.

Use path-only lists to compare site structure and routing.

Who should use this tool?

  • Developers comparing routes
  • SEO specialists auditing site structure
  • Content teams mapping URLs to pages

Examples

Removes protocol and host, keeps path, query, and hash.

"https://example.com/products/widget?size=xl#specs" -> /products/widget?size=xl#specs

Returns the path when no query or hash is present.

"http://site.com/about" -> /about

Adds a scheme if missing and still strips the host.

"example.net/contact" -> /contact

Path-only URLs for structure analysis

Sometimes you only need the path portion of a URL to compare routes or map content. This tool removes the host and protocol so you can work with the path and trailing components.

Use this host stripper to extract paths from URLs for routing audits, migration mapping, or analytics workflows. Everything runs locally in your browser.

Path focus

Extract only the path and trailing components to compare site structures.

  • Removes protocol + host
  • Keeps query + hash
  • One URL per line
Works in bulk

Paste a list of URLs and extract paths at once.

  • Fast in-browser parsing
  • Preserves line order
  • Copy or download instantly
Privacy first: we never send your input to a server. Everything runs locally in your browser.

Path extraction tips

Keep paths consistent so you can compare pages across environments.

  • Normalize trailing slashes before comparing lists.
  • Keep query strings if they change page variants.
  • Group paths by prefix when auditing sections.

Frequently asked questions

What does this remove?>
It removes the protocol and host, leaving only the path, query, and hash.
Does it keep query strings and hashes?>
Yes. Those are preserved in the output.
Will it add a scheme if missing?>
Yes. The tool assumes http:// to parse the URL.
Is my data sent anywhere?>
No. All processing happens in your browser.

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