Intermediate
10 min
Development Tools
How to Use the Regex Tester
How to Use the Regex Tester
Regular expressions are powerful but can be difficult to get right. Our Regex Tester makes it easy.
Step 1: Enter your Pattern
Type your regex pattern into the top input field. You can include flags like g (global), i (case-insensitive), and m (multiline).
Step 2: Provide Test String
Paste the text you want to test against in the large text area.
Step 3: Analyze Matches
The tool will highlight all matches in real-time. You can see the number of matches and inspect individual capture groups.
Step 4: Refine
Adjust your pattern and see the highlights update instantly until you get the desired result.