Tool overview
Overview
Regex101 is a powerful online regular expression tester designed for developers, QA engineers, and data professionals who work with complex text patterns. Supporting multiple regex flavors such as PCRE, JavaScript, Python, and Golang, it lets you write, debug, and optimize expressions directly in your browser. As you type, Regex101 provides instant match highlighting, detailed token-by-token explanations, and real-time error feedback so you can understand exactly how your pattern behaves. The tool includes an integrated regex debugger, allowing you to step through your pattern and visualize the matching engine’s process. A built-in reference sheet and quick syntax helper make it easy to learn or recall advanced constructs without leaving the page. You can save expressions to your account, create sharable links, and collaborate with teammates when troubleshooting tricky patterns. Regex101 is ideal for tasks like validating user input, cleaning data, extracting structured information from logs, and building search or replace rules for applications. With
features
like test string management, substitution previews, and performance hints, it helps you write more reliable, efficient regular expressions faster. Whether you are just learning regex or you rely on it daily in production systems, Regex101 provides a convenient, developer-friendly environment that turns trial-and-error into a clear, guided workflow.
