Regex Tester

Test regular expressions with live matches.

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About this tool

Test JavaScript regular expressions live. See highlighted matches and match counts as you type.

Key Features

  • Live matching & highlighting
  • Custom flags (g, i, m, s)
  • Match counter
  • Safe error handling

How to Use

  1. Enter your pattern and flags.
  2. Type a test string.
  3. See matches highlighted instantly.

Benefits

  • Build & debug regex fast
  • Learn regex interactively
  • Validate patterns before coding

Frequently Asked Questions

It uses the JavaScript (ECMAScript) regex engine, the same one in your browser and Node.js.

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