Regex Tester
Test and debug regular expressions with live matching.
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Enter a pattern to start
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How it works
- 1
Type your regular expression pattern and set any flags (g, i, m, etc.).
- 2
Paste or type test text — matches highlight instantly as you type.
- 3
Review each match with its index and named capture groups.
Why choose FlowTools
- Live highlighting shows matches directly in your text with no delay.
- Full support for named capture groups and all standard regex flags.
- Detailed match list with index positions for debugging complex patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- All standard flags: g (global), i (case-insensitive), m (multiline), s (dotall), u (unicode), and y (sticky).
- Yes. The tester uses your browser's native RegExp engine, which supports lookaheads, lookbehinds, and all modern regex features.
- No. All matching happens locally in your browser. Your text and patterns never leave your device.