Regex Tester

Test a regular expression against sample text with live match highlighting.

Enter a regular expression and test text to see every match highlighted live, along with capture groups for each match.

Your files and text are processed locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded to a server.

Regex Tester tool

How to Use Regex Tester

  1. Enter your regular expression and flags.
  2. Paste sample text to test against it.
  3. Matches are highlighted automatically.

Features

  • Live match highlighting
  • Shows capture groups per match
  • Supports standard JavaScript regex flags
  • Clear error message for invalid patterns

Frequently Asked Questions

Which regex flavor does this use?

It uses standard JavaScript regular expression syntax, as supported by your browser.

Can I test multiline patterns?

Yes, enable the 'm' flag for multiline matching against text with line breaks.