Regex Tester

Test regular expressions live — matches, capture groups and replace, all in your browser.

Regular expression
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Test string
Matches (highlighted)
Replacement (optional)
Result
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Matches
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Groups

About the Regex Tester

The Regex Tester lets you build and test regular expressions against sample text with live match highlighting, so you can perfect a pattern before dropping it into your code.

It's an essential companion for developers wrangling search, validation, and text-processing patterns.

How to use it

  1. Enter your regular expression and flags.
  2. Paste sample text to test against.
  3. See matches highlighted in real time.
  4. Refine the pattern until it matches exactly what you want.

How it works

The tester compiles your pattern with the flags you set and runs it against the sample, highlighting every match and capture group as you type. Instant feedback turns the usual trial-and-error of regex into a tight, visual loop.

Because it runs in your browser, you can test patterns against sensitive sample data without it leaving your device.

Worked example

Write a pattern for email-like strings, paste a paragraph, and watch the matches light up — letting you catch a false positive and tighten the pattern before it ships.

Frequently asked questions

Which regex flavour is used?

JavaScript's regular-expression engine, matching what runs in browsers and Node.

Does it show capture groups?

Yes — matches and groups are highlighted as you type.

Is my sample text uploaded?

No — testing happens entirely in your browser.

Can I use flags like global and case-insensitive?

Yes — set the flags and see their effect live.

Free and translated?

Yes — 25 languages, free to use.

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