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GSC RegEx Generator
Generate RE2-compatible regular expressions for Google Search Console. Describe what you want to filter in plain English, get a copy-ready regex pattern with examples and step-by-step GSC instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What regex syntax does Google Search Console use?
Google Search Console uses RE2 regex syntax, which is a fast, safe regular expression engine developed by Google. RE2 does NOT support lookaheads (?=), lookbehinds (?<=), or backreferences (\1). It supports basic features: character classes [a-z], alternation (a|b), quantifiers (+, *, ?, {n}), anchors (^ and $), groups (), and common escapes (\d, \w, \s). The maximum pattern length is 4096 characters.
Where can I use regex in Google Search Console?
You can use regex filters in two places in GSC: 1) The Performance report, filter by queries or pages using 'Custom (regex)' match type. Click '+ New' filter, select Query or Page, change the match type to 'Custom (regex)', and enter your pattern. 2) URL Inspection, for checking specific URL patterns. Regex filters are powerful for analysing branded vs non-branded queries, specific URL segments, or query patterns.
What are common GSC regex patterns?
Common GSC regex patterns include: branded queries (your brand name with variations: brand|brnd|b-rand), blog posts (/blog/.*), URLs with parameters (\?.*utm_), specific page types (/products/[^/]+$), queries containing specific words (.*bootstrap.*template.*|.*template.*bootstrap.*), and excluding patterns (use the 'Doesn't match' option with your regex). Combine patterns with | (OR) for complex filters.
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