Domain Name with Subdomain Regex for JavaScript
/^(?:[a-zA-Z0-9](?:[a-zA-Z0-9\-]{0,61}[a-zA-Z0-9])?\.){2,}[a-zA-Z]{2,63}$/iWhat this pattern does
This page provides a well-structured, multi-part regular expression for matching domain name with subdomain, ported and verified for JavaScript. A rigorously tested regex reduces debugging time and protects your application from edge-case failures. The snippet below is ready to drop into your JavaScript project — whether you're validating in an Express middleware, a Next.js API route, or a client-side form.
Javascript Implementation
// Domain Name with Subdomain
// ReDoS-safe | RegexVault — Web & Network > Domain
const domainNameWithSubdomainRegex = /^(?:[a-zA-Z0-9](?:[a-zA-Z0-9\-]{0,61}[a-zA-Z0-9])?\.){2,}[a-zA-Z]{2,63}$/i;
function validateDomainNameWithSubdomain(input: string): boolean {
return domainNameWithSubdomainRegex.test(input);
}
// Example
console.log(validateDomainNameWithSubdomain("www.example.com")); // trueTest Cases
Matches (Valid) | Rejects (Invalid) |
|---|---|
www.example.com | example.com |
api.example.co.uk | com |
sub.domain.example.net | .example.com |
mail.example.org | example-.com |
a.b.example.io | api.example |
When to use this pattern
This pattern is drawn from the Web & Network > Domain category and carries a ReDoS-safe certification. That matters for JavaScript developers because especially critical in long-running Node.js event loops where a ReDoS vulnerability can block the entire process. RegexVault audits patterns against known backtracking attack vectors, ensuring you have the necessary context before using this regex in a high-stakes production environment.
Common Pitfalls
Country-code TLDs with second-level domains (e.g., co.uk, com.au) will pass because they satisfy the dot-count requirement.
Technical Notes
The {2,} quantifier ensures at least one subdomain prefix exists before the SLD+TLD. Does not enforce TLD validity.
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