Free Regex Tester

Regex Tester and Debugger
Test Regular Expressions

Test, debug, and learn regular expressions with real-time matching and replacement. Perfect for developers, data analysts, and anyone working with text patterns.

Pattern Matching
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Common Patterns
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Test String

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Common Regex Patterns

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Enter a regex pattern and test string to see matches

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Real-time Testing

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Replace Function

Test regex replacements in real-time

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Built-in Cheatsheet

Quick reference for regex syntax

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Common Patterns

Pre-built patterns for common use cases

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about regular expressions

What is a regular expression?

A regular expression (regex) is a sequence of characters that defines a search pattern. It is used for pattern matching, string validation, and text manipulation.

What are regex flags?

Flags modify regex behavior: g (global) finds all matches, i (case-insensitive) ignores case, m (multiline) treats ^ and $ as line boundaries, s (dotAll) allows dot to match newlines.

How do I use capture groups?

Use parentheses () to create capture groups. In replacements, reference them with $1, $2, etc. In regex, use backslash 1, backslash 2 for backreferences.

Is this tool secure?

Yes, all processing happens locally in your browser. Your data never leaves your computer.

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