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Regular Expression Tester

by hobbysoft-team · Developer Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Use Regular Expression Tester as a regex validator to check regex patterns and for online regular expression matching on web pages.

Users
89
+6 in 30 days
Rating
4.8 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
5
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#88K
#73K among extensions
Version
2.7
updated 23 Dec 2025

Users

monthly, 13 months
04489Sep 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 89 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 13 months
025Sep 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 5 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Regular Expression Tester

Regular Expression Tester is Regex Validator & Highlighter. All rolled into one! Test and debug regular expressions directly in Chrome. Regular Expression Tester is a fast regex tester and regex validator for developers, QA, analysts, and students—built to help you verify patterns, understand matches, and fix errors with immediate feedback. Perfect for: ✅ Developers (JavaScript regex, scraping, form validation, log parsing) ✅ QA / Localization (input validation, test cases, content checks) ✅ Data & SEO / Marketing (content analysis, pattern audits) ✅ Security-minded users (spotting sensitive data patterns) ✅ Learning (interactive practice and experimentation) Key features: - Regex validation with clear error messages - Test patterns in `/pattern/flags` format (e.g., `/\\d+/g`) - Highlight matches and navigate results - Find and highlight matches on the current page - Common built-in patterns (email, URL, phone, etc.) + save your own - Works without external websites; your text stays in your browser Why you’ll like it: Instead of guessing whether your pattern works, you can test it instantly, see exactly what matches, and iterate safely before using it in code or workflows. It’s lightweight, distraction-free, and always one click away. Common uses: ➤ Validate emails, phones, IDs, and form inputs ➤ Debug tricky quantifiers, groups, and lookaheads ➤ Check content rules and structured text ➤ Learn regex basics with live feedback ❓ FAQ 🤔 What is a regex? 👉 Regex (regular expression) is a pattern used to search, match, and validate text. 🖥️ I use it for JavaScript regex? 👉 The extension uses JavaScript’s regular expression engine, so it’s ideal for testing JavaScript regex behavior and flag. 📱 Does it work offline? 👉 Yes. Core regex testing and validation run locally in your browser. Some optional features may depend on the current page context, but you don’t need an external website to test patterns. ⚡ How does the regex validator work? 👉 The regex validator instantly checks if your regex pattern is valid. If there’s an error, it shows the issue, helping you verify regular expression syntax before using it in your project. 📚 Is this extension useful for beginners learning what is regex? 👉 Absolutely. If you’re asking what is a regex, this tool provides interactive learning. You can experiment with regular expression online tester features and see live results, making it easier to understand regex matching. 🔍 Can I use the extension for data validation tasks? 👉 Yes. Many users rely on it for checking form inputs, emails, phone numbers, or structured text. With the built-in online regex tester and matcher, you can confirm if data fits the rules you’ve created. 🚀 What makes this tool different from other regex testers? 👉 Unlike typical websites, this extension is always just one click away. It combines the speed of an online regular expression tester with the convenience of being built into Chrome. Plus, it’s lightweight, fast, and distraction-free. Install Regular Expression Tester and make regex testing faster, clearer, and easier—right inside Chrome.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−1−1.1%00.00
30 days+6+7.2%00.00
6 months+11+14.1%00.00
1 year+71+394.4%+4−0.20

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Regular Expression Tester appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
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Version history

7 versions recorded
2.723 Dec 2025
2.6.128 Oct 2025
2.5.223 Oct 2025
2.5.121 Oct 2025
2.1.214 Oct 2025
1.2.01 Oct 2025
1.1.124 Sep 2025

Details

Category
Developer Tools
First seen
24 Sep 2025
Size
192 KB
Languages
de, en, fil, id, sw, ms, nl, vi
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
docs.google.com
Extension ID
foafekbnjlldffphngjgjjahfgnkbjik

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 2
Permissions
sidePanelscriptingtabsstorage
Site access
http://*/*https://*/*file:///*
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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