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How to Read a User Agent String

User Agent Parser turns a long, confusing user agent string into plain facts: browser, version, operating system, device and whether it is a bot. Useful for web developers and support teams reading logs.

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How to use it

  1. Paste a user agent (or leave it empty)

    Paste the string into the box, or leave it empty to check your own browser.

  2. Press Parse User Agent

    The result appears straight away.

    User Agent Parser with a browser user agent string pasted in
    User agent box (1) and Parse User Agent (2).
  3. Read the result

    You see the browser and version, operating system, device type, rendering engine and whether it looks like a bot.

    Parsed user agent showing browser, operating system, device and engine
    The parsed details (3).

Tips and common questions

What is a user agent?

It is a short text your browser sends to every website saying which browser and system it is. Sites use it to adjust pages and count visitors.

Can a user agent be faked?

Yes. Browsers and bots can send any user agent, so treat it as a hint, not proof.

Where do I find user agents?

In your web server logs or analytics, or in the browser's developer tools under Network.

Privacy

Parsing happens entirely in your browser and even works offline. Nothing is uploaded.

Ready to try it? The User Agent Parser is free and needs no account.

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