URL.canParse()Baseline · Widely available
The URL.canParse() static method checks whether a URL can be parsed into a valid URL object. It's an alternative to calling new URL() in a try … catch statement.
Supported in all major browsers for at least 30 months — safe to use without fallbacks. Baseline since Dec 7, 2023. Widely available since Jun 7, 2026.
Browser support
DesktopChrome
1–119Not supported
120+Supportedsince Dec 5, 2023
Current: 155Edge
12–119Not supported
120+Supportedsince Dec 7, 2023
Current: 154Firefox
1–114Not supported
115+Supportedsince Jul 4, 2023
Current: 157Safari
1–16.6Not supported
17+Supportedsince Sep 18, 2023
Current: 27MobileChrome Android
18–119Not supported
120+Supportedsince Dec 5, 2023
Current: 155Firefox Android
4–114Not supported
115+Supportedsince Jul 4, 2023
Current: 157Safari iOS
1–16.6Not supported
17+Supportedsince Sep 18, 2023
Current: 27How to use
This feature is Baseline widely available — use it freely, no fallback needed.
Example
Full syntax and examples are on MDN: canParse static.
Feature detection
JS · check before using
if ("URL" in globalThis && "canParse" in URL) {
// URL.canParse is available
}