Frontend Frameworks

URI.js

URL manipulation library for JavaScript

Status
UnmaintainedNo commits in 1606 days.
Last checked
Aging · Sep 5, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

URI.js is a powerful URL parsing and manipulation library that allows developers to easily modify URLs in their applications. It supports various operations like adding, removing, or modifying query parameters.

URI.js stands out as a lightweight, yet powerful library specifically designed for URL parsing and manipulation in JavaScript applications.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Web developers who need robust URL manipulation capabilities in their JavaScript projects

  • Single-page application (SPA) developers requiring advanced URL handling features

Look elsewhere if

  • Projects that require server-side URL manipulation exclusively

  • Developers looking for a full-fledged web framework with built-in routing

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    No active development or updates

    The last update was several years ago, indicating that the project is no longer actively maintained. This can lead to compatibility issues with newer web standards and browsers.

  2. 02

    Limited support for non-standard URL formats

    URI.js may not handle certain edge cases or non-standard URL formats effectively, which could be problematic in environments where URLs are generated by third-party systems.

What it does well

  • Comprehensive URL manipulation capabilities

  • Support for query parameter operations

  • Cross-browser compatibility

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.

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