User-Agent Parser
Enter a User-Agent string and click 'Parse User-Agent'.
About Our User-Agent Parser
Our free online User-Agent Parser tool allows you to dissect and understand the components of a User-Agent string. A User-Agent string is a small text string that your web browser sends to web servers, identifying the browser, its version, the operating system, and sometimes other details like device type. This tool is particularly useful for web developers, system administrators, and anyone needing to analyze browser and device information for compatibility testing, traffic analysis, or security purposes.
How to Use the User-Agent Parser
- Enter User-Agent String: Type or paste the User-Agent string you want to parse into the provided textarea. You can find your own User-Agent string by searching "what is my user agent" on Google.
- Click "Parse User-Agent": The tool will analyze the string and extract key information such as the operating system and browser.
- Review Parsed Information: The extracted details will be displayed, giving you a clear breakdown of the User-Agent string's components.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is a User-Agent string?
- A User-Agent string is a characteristic string that lets network protocol peers identify the application type, operating system, software vendor, or software version of the requesting software user agent.
- Why is User-Agent parsing useful?
- Parsing User-Agent strings helps in understanding user demographics, optimizing website content for specific browsers or devices, detecting bots, and analyzing web traffic patterns.
- Is this parser comprehensive?
- Our tool provides a basic parsing of common User-Agent string components. For highly detailed or complex User-Agent strings, dedicated libraries or services might offer more granular information.