Regex Tester & Explainer

    Write a regex, see live match highlighting, get a plain-English explanation, and optionally replace matched text.

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    What Are Regular Expressions?

    Regular expressions (regex) are patterns used to match character combinations in strings. They're essential for validation, search, and text manipulation in every programming language.

    Last updated: March 2026

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