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XPath Tester
Run XPath selectors against pasted HTML or XML.
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About this tool
What is XPath Tester?
XPath Tester runs XPath selectors against pasted HTML or XML and shows the matching nodes.
Useful when you need to
- Find the XPath for a web scraping exercise
- Query an XML document
- Learn XPath
How to use
How to use XPath Tester
01 02 Enter an XPath
Type the expression.
03 Run it
See the matches.
04 Refine
Adjust until it selects what you want.
Tips
Get better results
- Well-formed markup works best.
- Start with simple paths such as //div and add conditions.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does it fetch a web page?
No, you paste the markup.
Is it private?
Yes.
Which XPath version?
The browser's built-in XPath support.
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