πŸ”Regex Tester

Test regular expressions

About the Regex Tester

Regex Tester lets you write a regular expression and test it against sample text in real time, highlighting matches and capture groups as you type.

It is the fastest way to build and debug patterns without running code. All matching happens locally.

Common use cases

  • Building and debugging validation patterns
  • Extracting data from text with capture groups
  • Testing search-and-replace patterns
  • Learning regular expression syntax interactively

How to use the Regex Tester

  1. Enter your regular expression and any flags.
  2. Paste sample text to test against.
  3. Review the highlighted matches and groups.
  4. Refine the pattern until it matches correctly.

Frequently asked questions

Which regex flavor does it use?

It uses JavaScript regular expression syntax, which is similar to most common flavors.

Does it support flags like global and case-insensitive?

Yes, you can apply standard flags such as g, i, m, and s.

Are capture groups shown?

Yes, matched groups are highlighted so you can verify your captures.