Regex Tester

Test regular expressions against any text in real time. Highlights all matches with color coding, displays match groups and captured values, and supports all JavaScript regex flags (g, i, m, s). Essential for developers writing pattern matching and validation code.

Updated June 2026

How to use Regex Tester

  1. 1

    Enter your regular expression

    Type your pattern and select flags like global or case-insensitive.

  2. 2

    Paste test text

    Enter the sample text you want to test the pattern against.

  3. 3

    Review the highlighted matches

    Every match is highlighted live as you edit the pattern or text.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about regex tester.

JavaScript regular expressions (ECMAScript spec). This is compatible with JavaScript, TypeScript, and closely matches the regex syntax in Python, Java, and most modern languages.

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