Regex Tester
Test JavaScript regular expressions with flags, live highlights, and quick presets — privately in your browser.
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Quick patterns
Matches highlighted6 match(es)
Hello regex — test 123 words here.
How It Works
Step 1
Write a pattern
Enter a regex body and toggle g, i, m to match your engine needs.
Step 2
Paste sample text
See matches highlighted and a match count when global is on.
Step 3
Use presets
Load common patterns as a starting point, then tweak.
Frequently Asked Questions
This uses JavaScript’s RegExp flavor. Some features (lookbehind in older engines, atomic groups) differ from PCRE.
No. Matching runs entirely in your browser.