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Free Online Find & Replace Tool

Search and replace text in bulk right in your browser. Supports case-insensitive matching, whole-word boundaries, JavaScript regex patterns, and a live preview with a running match count. No sign-up, nothing stored.

What is Find & Replace?

Find & Replace is a text utility that locates every occurrence of a search term and swaps it for new text. Instead of editing each instance by hand, you describe what to find and what to replace it with, and the whole document updates at once.

This tool adds power-user controls on top of a simple replace: ignore casing, match only whole words, or switch on regex mode to search with full JavaScript regular expressions. Everything runs locally, so even large blocks of text stay private to your browser.

Key Features

Bulk Find & Replace

Swap every occurrence of a word or phrase across your whole text in one pass, with a live preview as you type.

Regex Mode

Treat the Find field as a JavaScript regular expression for capture groups, character classes, and complex patterns.

Case-Insensitive

Match text regardless of casing, so "Fox", "FOX", and "fox" are all replaced together.

Whole Word Only

Wrap matches in word boundaries so "cat" never touches "category" or "scatter".

Copy & Download

Copy the result to your clipboard or download it as a .txt file with one click.

100% Client-Side

Every replacement happens in your browser. Your text is never uploaded or stored.

How to Find and Replace Text

1

Paste your text

Drop the content you want to edit into the main text box.

2

Enter find and replace terms

Type the text to search for and the text to replace it with — the result updates live.

3

Tune the options

Toggle case-insensitive, regex mode, whole word only, or replace-all to control exactly what gets matched.

4

Copy or download

Grab the result with Copy, save it as a .txt file, or use Clear to start over.

Common Use Cases

  • Code refactoring: Rename a variable or update a string across a pasted snippet before moving it back into your editor.
  • Content editing: Fix a recurring typo, rebrand a product name, or update URLs throughout an article in seconds.
  • Data cleanup: Use regex mode to strip extra whitespace, normalize delimiters, or reformat lists of values.
  • Translation prep: Replace placeholder tokens with localized strings while keeping the rest of the document intact.
  • Removing text: Leave the replace field empty to delete every match — handy for stripping tags or unwanted characters.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does regex mode work?

When regex mode is on, the Find field is treated as a JavaScript regular expression, so you can use patterns like \d+, [a-z], or capture groups. When it is off, your search text is escaped and matched literally, so special characters mean exactly themselves.

What does "whole word only" do?

It wraps your search in word boundaries (\b…\b) so a match must be a standalone word. Searching for "cat" will replace "cat" but leave "category" and "scatter" untouched.

How do I replace only the first match?

Turn off the "Replace all" option. With it disabled, only the first occurrence is replaced and the rest of the text is left unchanged. It is on by default so every match is replaced.

Is my text uploaded to a server?

No. Every find-and-replace operation runs entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your text is never transmitted, logged, or stored anywhere.

What happens if my regex pattern is invalid?

The tool catches the error and shows a clear inline message instead of breaking. Your original text stays unchanged until you enter a valid pattern.

Can I use case-insensitive and regex together?

Yes. The options combine freely — case-insensitive matching, whole word boundaries, and replace-all all apply on top of regex mode, so you can build precise replacements.