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DeveloperRegex Visualizer

Regex Visualizer

Write, test, and debug regular expressions with instant visual feedback. This interactive regex visualizer shows you exactly how your pattern matches input text, highlights capture groups, and helps you identify and fix errors — making regex development faster and less frustrating.

Regex
Pattern
//
Presets
Flags
Test String
9 tokens
Breakdown
16/33 chars (48%)2 matches
(GroupCapturing group
\dDigitMatches any digit [0-9]
{3}QuantifierRepeat {3}
)Group endEnd of group
-LiteralMatch the character "-"
(GroupCapturing group
\dDigitMatches any digit [0-9]
{3,4}QuantifierRepeat {3,4}
)Group endEnd of group
Matches
1123-4567@12[$1: 123, $2: 4567]
2987-6543@25[$1: 987, $2: 6543]
Highlight
My phone is 123-4567 and 987-6543

Regex Visualizer Guide

Pattern Breakdown: Split regex into tokens to visually show the meaning of each part.

Match Testing: Enter test strings to see match results and highlighting in real time.

Flags: Supports common flags like g, i, m, s, u, y.

Live ParsingMatch Highlighting

Regex Visualizer & Debugger

Write, test, and debug regular expressions with instant visual feedback. This interactive regex visualizer shows you exactly how your pattern matches input text, highlights capture groups, and helps you identify and fix errors — making regex development faster and less frustrating.

  • Real-time matching — see results update as you type your regex or test string
  • Visual highlighting of matches, capture groups, and boundaries
  • Detailed match information including group indices and captured values
  • Support for flags like global (g), case-insensitive (i), multiline (m), and dotAll (s)
  • Error detection with clear messages for invalid patterns
  • One-click common pattern templates for emails, URLs, phone numbers, and more
  • Shareable regex URLs for collaboration and debugging with teammates

How to Use the Regex Visualizer

  1. 1

    Enter your regex pattern

    Type your regular expression in the pattern input field at the top of the tool.

  2. 2

    Set regex flags

    Toggle flags like global, case-insensitive, multiline, or dotAll using the flag buttons.

  3. 3

    Add test strings

    Enter one or more test strings in the input area to see how your regex matches them.

  4. 4

    Analyze the results

    Matches are highlighted in the test string. Click on any match to see detailed group information and captured values.

  5. 5

    Refine and iterate

    Edit your pattern or test strings and watch the results update instantly. Fix errors flagged by the tool until your regex works as expected.

Frequently Asked Questions

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