Regex Tester

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Build, debug, and test JavaScript regular expressions live with match highlighting and group capture breakdown.

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Matches (2)
  • 1hello@example.com
  • 2bob@test.org
Captured Groups (First Match)
(no capture groups)

About the Regex Tester

A live Regular Expression tester designed for developers. Build complex patterns with real-time match highlighting, group capture breakdown, and error detection. Supports standard JavaScript regex syntax and flags.

How to use the Regex Tester

  1. 1Enter your regex pattern (e.g. \b[A-Z]+\b).
  2. 2Add any necessary flags (g, i, m).
  3. 3Type or paste your test string into the editor.
  4. 4Review the match list and captured groups in the panels below.

Why people use it

  • Validate email, phone number, or URL patterns.
  • Extract specific data from unstructured text blocks.
  • Test search-and-replace patterns before using them in code.
  • Learn regular expression syntax with instant feedback.

Frequently asked questions

Which regex engine does this use?

This tool uses the native JavaScript RegExp engine in your browser, ensuring 100% compatibility with your web projects.

What do the flags mean?

Flags like 'g' (global) find all matches, 'i' (ignore case) makes it case-insensitive, and 'm' (multiline) affects start/end anchors.

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