URL Regex Pattern

Regex pattern for validating HTTP/HTTPS URLs.

📋 Regex Pattern

^https?://[^\s/$.?#].[^\s]*$

💡 Pattern Explanation

Matches valid URLs starting with http:// or https:// without whitespace.

✅ Valid Examples

  • https://example.com
  • http://www.example.com/path
  • https://example.com/page?query=value
  • https://sub.domain.com:8080/api/endpoint

❌ Invalid Examples

  • example.com
  • ftp://example.com
  • https:/example.com
  • https://example .com

🛠️ Related Tool

Test and validate your regex patterns.

Test with Regex Tester →

💡 FAQ

Q: How do I use this regex?

A: Most programming languages support regex through libraries. In JavaScript, use new RegExp() or /pattern/ format.

Q: Does this cover all cases?

A: This pattern covers common cases. You may need to modify it for special requirements.

Q: I'm concerned about regex performance.

A: Simple patterns have minimal performance impact. Test complex patterns in Regex Tester first.