Free Regex Tester

Master regular expressions with our interactive tester. See matches highlighted instantly as you type your pattern and test string.

Regex Tester

Flags
Matches
Enter a regex and test string to see matches

Work Steps

Step 1
Enter your age in days, months, and years in the text box.
Step 2
You will see your current age.

Features

Real-Time Matching
See results immediately.
Syntax Highlighting
Color-coded groups and operators.
Explanation
Breakdown of complex regex patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a regex tester and how do I use one?

A regex tester lets you enter a regular expression and sample text to see which parts match.

Enter the pattern, provide test text, and inspect matches, groups, captures, and flags supported by the tool.

Regex syntax differs between engines such as JavaScript, Python, PCRE, .NET, and others, so test against the same engine you will use in production.

Common debugging steps are to simplify the pattern, test a smaller string, inspect escaping, and check flags such as case-insensitive or multiline mode.

Use a tester to develop and validate patterns before embedding them in code.

Results may differ from your programming environment if the tester uses a different regex engine, Unicode rules, or flags.