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MD5 Hash Regex Pattern

Matches MD5 hash strings (32 hexadecimal characters). Used for checksums and file integrity verification.

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Security & Auth
Beginner
Difficulty
Universal
Language
i
Flags
// Regular Expression
/^[a-f0-9]{32}$/i

Live Regex Tester

Pattern Breakdown

^[a-f0-9]{32}$
Character class [ ]
Group ( )
Quantifier { }
Anchor ^ $
Repetition * + ?
Escape \
Alternation |
Any char .

Code Examples

JavaScript

const regex = /^[a-f0-9]{32}$/i;
const test = "d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e";
console.log(regex.test(test)); // true

// Extract matches
const matches = test.match(regex);
console.log(matches);

Python

import re

pattern = r'^[a-f0-9]{32}$'
test = "d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e"
match = re.search(pattern, test, re.IGNORECASE)
print(match)  # Found!

Go

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "regexp"
)

func main() {
    re := regexp.MustCompile(`^[a-f0-9]{32}$`)
    fmt.Println(re.MatchString("d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e")) // true
}

Common Use Cases

Checksum verificationfile integritylegacy password hashing

Match Examples

InputResult
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427eMatch
d41d8cd98f00b204No Match

About the MD5 Hash Regex

Matches MD5 hash strings (32 hexadecimal characters). Used for checksums and file integrity verification.

Regular expressions (regex) are powerful pattern matching tools used across virtually all programming languages. The md5 hash pattern is classified as beginner difficulty in the security & auth category. It works in all major programming languages.

When using this regex, always consider edge cases and test thoroughly with real-world data. Use the interactive tester above to validate the pattern against your specific inputs before deploying to production.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MD5 Hash regex pattern?

Matches MD5 hash strings (32 hexadecimal characters). Used for checksums and file integrity verification.

How do I use the MD5 Hash regex?

Use the pattern /^[a-f0-9]{32}$/i in your code. In JavaScript: new RegExp('^[a-f0-9]{32}$', 'i'). Test it above with your own input.

What does this MD5 Hash regex match?

This pattern matches: "d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e". It does NOT match: "d41d8cd98f00b204". Checksum verification, file integrity, legacy password hashing.

Is the MD5 Hash regex beginner-friendly?

This pattern is rated Beginner. It uses basic regex syntax and is easy to understand.

What languages support the MD5 Hash regex?

This pattern works in all major programming languages including JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, Go, Ruby, PHP, and more. Syntax may vary slightly between regex engines.

Can I modify the MD5 Hash regex for my use case?

Yes! Use the interactive tester above to modify the pattern and test with your own data. Common modifications include making it case-insensitive (add 'i' flag), matching globally (add 'g' flag), or adjusting character classes.

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