URL

The URL interface is used to parse, construct, normalize, and encode URLs. It works by providing properties which allow you to easily read and modify the components of a URL.

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Safe to Use

URL is considered safe to use.

It’s supported by 94% of global browsers.

Browsers

ChromeJan 14, 2014v32.0.0
26%╱100%
100% of Chrome users are running a supported version.
SafariOct 22, 2013v7.0.0
5%╱100%
100% of Safari users are running a supported version.
EdgeJul 28, 2015v12.0.0
5%╱100%
100% of Edge users are running a supported version.
FirefoxFeb 19, 2013v19.0.0
3%╱100%
100% of Firefox users are running a supported version.

Version Breakdown

 
Agent
Support
Adoption
Chrome
Jan 14, 2014 v32.0.0
26%╱100%
100% of Chrome users are running a supported version.
Jan 14, 2014 – Latest
v32.0.0+
26%╱100%

Full Support

May 15, 2012 – Latest
v19.0.0+
26%╱100%

Implemented with the vendor prefix: webkit

Chrome Android
Jan 15, 2014 v32.0.0
36%╱100%
100% of Chrome Android users are running a supported version.
Jan 15, 2014 – Latest
v32.0.0+
36%╱100%

Full Support

Feb 27, 2013 – Latest
v25.0.0+
36%╱100%

Implemented with the vendor prefix: webkit

Deno
May 4, 2020 v1.0.0
Deno supports this feature.
May 4, 2020 – Latest
v1.0.0+

Full Support

Edge
Jul 28, 2015 v12.0.0
5%╱100%
100% of Edge users are running a supported version.
Jul 28, 2015 – Latest
v12.0.0+
5%╱100%

Full Support

Firefox
Feb 19, 2013 v19.0.0
3%╱100%
100% of Firefox users are running a supported version.
Feb 19, 2013 – Latest
v19.0.0+
3%╱100%

Full Support

Before version 57, Firefox had a bug whereby single quotes contained in URLs are escaped when accessed via URL APIs (see bug 1386683).

Firefox for Android
Feb 19, 2013 v19.0.0
Firefox for Android supports this feature.
Feb 19, 2013 – Latest
v19.0.0+

Full Support

Before version 57, Firefox had a bug whereby single quotes contained in URLs are escaped when accessed via URL APIs (see bug 1386683).

Internet Explorer
Oct 26, 2012 v10.0.0
0%╱83%
There are no users of Internet Explorer running a supported version.
Oct 26, 2012 – Latest
v10.0.0+
0%╱83%

Full Support

Node.js
Apr 24, 2018 v10.0.0
Node.js supports this feature.
Apr 24, 2018 – Latest
v10.0.0+

Full Support

Oct 25, 2016 – Apr 24, 2018
v7.0.0 – v10.0.0

Partial Support

Available as a part of the URL module.

 
Quest Browser
Unknown v5.0.0
Quest Browser supports this feature.
Unknown
v5.0.0+

Full Support

Unknown
v5.0.0+

Implemented with the vendor prefix: webkit

Opera
Jan 28, 2014 v19.0.0
1%╱100%
100% of Opera users are running a supported version.
Jan 28, 2014 – Latest
v19.0.0+
1%╱100%

Full Support

Jul 2, 2013 – Latest
v15.0.0+
1%╱100%

Implemented with the vendor prefix: webkit

Opera Android
Jan 28, 2014 v19.0.0
Opera Android supports this feature.
Jan 28, 2014 – Latest
v19.0.0+

Full Support

May 21, 2013 – Latest
v14.0.0+

Implemented with the vendor prefix: webkit

Safari
Oct 22, 2013 v7.0.0
5%╱100%
100% of Safari users are running a supported version.
Oct 22, 2013 – Latest
v7.0.0+
5%╱100%

Full Support

Jul 25, 2012 – Latest
v6.0.0+
5%╱100%

Implemented with the vendor prefix: webkit

Safari on iOS
Sep 18, 2013 v7.0.0
17%╱100%
There are no users of Safari on iOS running a supported version.
Sep 18, 2013 – Latest
v7.0.0+
17%╱100%

Full Support

Sep 10, 2012 – Latest
v6.0.0+
17%╱100%

Implemented with the vendor prefix: webkit

Samsung Internet
Oct 17, 2014 v2.0.0
2%╱100%
100% of Samsung Internet users are running a supported version.
Oct 17, 2014 – Latest
v2.0.0+
2%╱100%

Full Support

Sep 25, 2013 – Latest
v1.5.0+
2%╱100%

Implemented with the vendor prefix: webkit

WebView Android
Dec 9, 2013 v4.4.0
WebView Android supports this feature.
Dec 9, 2013 – Latest
v4.4.0+

Full Support

Oct 18, 2011 – Latest
v4.0.0+

Implemented with the vendor prefix: webkit

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