Regex Tester (PHP Flavor)

Test PHP PCRE regex patterns with preg_match and preg_replace, highlighting differences from JavaScript regex.

Input

Include delimiters and flags (e.g., /pattern/i)

Common Patterns

Results

Match Status

Matches

Replaced Text

PHP Code

PHP PCRE vs JavaScript Regex

Features

  • Test PHP PCRE regex patterns with preg_match, preg_match_all, and preg_replace
  • Real-time pattern testing and validation
  • View all matches and capture groups
  • Test replacement patterns with preg_replace
  • Highlights differences between PHP PCRE and JavaScript regex
  • Common pattern examples for quick testing
  • Generate ready-to-use PHP code

How to Use

  1. Select the PHP function you want to test (preg_match, preg_match_all, or preg_replace)
  2. Enter your regex pattern with delimiters (e.g., /pattern/i)
  3. For preg_replace, enter the replacement string
  4. Enter or paste test text to match against
  5. View matches, replacements, and generated PHP code in real-time
  6. Try common pattern examples for inspiration