Extract Metadata from Any URL
Paste a URL below to extract its title, description, Open Graph tags, Twitter cards, JSON-LD, headings, and more.
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About This Tool
When you share a link on social media, the preview that appears depends entirely on the webpage's metadata — Open Graph tags, Twitter Cards, and other meta tags. If these tags are missing, incorrect, or poorly written, your shared link will show a broken or ugly preview.
This tool solves that problem by fetching any URL and extracting all its metadata in real time. You get a complete picture of how your page will appear when shared, plus actionable recommendations for fixing missing or suboptimal tags.
Why AI Cannot Replace This Tool
Large language models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini cannot fetch live URLs, cannot inspect real-time HTTP response headers, cannot read actual Open Graph or Twitter Card tags from a live webpage, and cannot show you a visual preview of how a link renders on different social platforms. This is a deterministic, real-time tool that makes live HTTP requests and parses actual HTML — something no AI chatbot can do.
How It Works
- Enter any URL and click Extract Metadata
- The tool makes a server-side request to fetch the page's HTML
- It extracts title, description, Open Graph tags, Twitter Cards, JSON-LD, canonical URL, headings, and more
- Results are displayed in organized tabs with visual social media preview cards
- Missing or problematic tags are highlighted with recommendations
What Metadata Is Checked
- Core SEO: Title tag, meta description, canonical URL, robots, viewport, charset
- Open Graph: og:title, og:description, og:image, og:url, og:type, og:site_name
- Twitter Cards: twitter:card, twitter:title, twitter:description, twitter:image, twitter:site
- Structured Data: JSON-LD schema.org markup
- Structure: H1-H3 headings, favicon, hreflang tags, language
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a URL metadata extractor?
A URL metadata extractor fetches a webpage and reads its HTML head section to extract meta tags — including title, description, Open Graph (og:) tags used by Facebook/LinkedIn, Twitter Card tags used by X/Twitter, JSON-LD structured data for search engines, canonical URLs, and heading structure. It shows you everything that's embedded in the page but not visible to casual visitors.
Why would I need to check my page's metadata?
When you share a link on social media, the preview is generated from Open Graph and Twitter Card tags. If these tags are missing, platforms will guess — often getting the wrong image, a truncated description, or no preview at all. Checking metadata before sharing ensures your links look professional and drive higher click-through rates.
What is the difference between OG tags and Twitter Cards?
Open Graph (og:) tags are used by Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and most social platforms. Twitter Cards (twitter:) are used by X/Twitter. While they serve similar purposes, Twitter Cards have their own namespace and some unique fields like twitter:card (which defines the card type: summary, summary_large_image, etc.). Modern best practice is to include both for maximum compatibility.
What is JSON-LD structured data?
JSON-LD is a format for embedding structured data in webpages. Search engines like Google use JSON-LD to understand page content and display rich results (star ratings, prices, FAQs, etc.). It's embedded in a <script type="application/ld+json"> tag and is the recommended format for Schema.org markup.
Is my data safe when using this tool?
Yes. The URL you enter is sent to our server-side API which fetches the page and extracts metadata. We do not store, log, cache, or share any URLs or extracted data. The tool is 100% stateless: once the results are displayed on your screen, no record remains on our servers.
Can I check any website?
Yes, any publicly accessible URL can be checked. The tool follows redirects and can analyze most webpages. Some sites may block automated requests — in that case, the tool will show an error message with details. Private or internal network URLs (127.0.0.1, 10.x.x.x, 192.168.x.x, etc.) are blocked for security reasons.
What do the missing tag warnings mean?
Our SEO audit highlights meta tags that are missing or potentially problematic. "High severity" means the missing tag significantly impacts social sharing or SEO. "Medium severity" means the page will still work but may not display optimally. "Low severity" means the tag is recommended but not critical. Each warning includes a note explaining the impact.
Is this tool free?
Yes, completely free. No signup, no API key, no usage limits, no hidden charges. The tool is supported as part of DevTools Hub's collection of free online developer tools.
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