URL Slug Generator

URL Slug Generator - Create SEO-Friendly URLs

A powerful URL slug generator that converts any text into clean, SEO-friendly URL slugs. Perfect for creating permalinks, web-safe URLs, and file names. Customize separators, case formatting, and character filtering options to match your specific needs.

What is a URL slug?

A URL slug is the part of a URL that identifies a specific page in a human-readable, SEO-friendly format. For example, in 'example.com/blog/my-first-post', the slug is 'my-first-post'.

Good slugs are:
- Lowercase and URL-safe (no special characters)
- Use hyphens (-) to separate words
- Short, descriptive, and readable
- Contain relevant keywords for SEO
- Free of spaces and special characters

Slugs improve both user experience and search engine optimization by creating clean, memorable URLs that describe the page content.

How do I use this URL Slug Generator?

Using the slug generator is simple:

1. Enter your text in the input field (titles, phrases, or any text)
2. Choose your preferred separator: hyphen (-), underscore (_), space, or none
3. Select case option: lowercase (recommended) or keep original
4. Enable strict mode to remove all special characters
5. Click 'Generate Slug' to create your URL-friendly slug
6. Copy the generated slug to use in your URLs

The tool automatically handles:
- Converting spaces to separators
- Removing special characters and accents
- Converting to URL-safe format
- Trimming extra whitespace
- Creating clean, readable slugs

What are the best practices for URL slugs?

Follow these best practices for optimal URL slugs:

1. Keep it Short: 3-5 words maximum
2. Use Hyphens: Separate words with hyphens, not underscores
3. Lowercase Only: Always use lowercase letters
4. Include Keywords: Use relevant keywords for SEO
5. Be Descriptive: Make it clear what the page is about
6. Avoid Stop Words: Remove 'a', 'the', 'and', etc.
7. No Special Characters: Only letters, numbers, and hyphens
8. No Date/Numbers (unless necessary): Focus on content

Good examples:
- 'best-chocolate-cake-recipe'
- 'how-to-learn-javascript'
- 'summer-vacation-tips'

Bad examples:
- 'post123' (not descriptive)
- 'The_Best_Chocolate_Cake!' (wrong case, characters)
- 'how-to-learn-to-code-javascript-in-2024-for-beginners' (too long)

Why is lowercase recommended for slugs?

Lowercase slugs are recommended for several important reasons:

1. Consistency: URLs are case-sensitive on some servers. 'Page' and 'page' could be treated as different URLs, causing duplicate content issues.

2. User-Friendly: Lowercase URLs are easier to type and remember. Users don't need to remember which letters are capitalized.

3. SEO Best Practice: Google treats uppercase and lowercase URLs as different pages, which can hurt SEO by splitting page authority.

4. Avoid Errors: Prevents 404 errors from case mismatches when users type URLs manually.

5. Professional Appearance: Lowercase URLs look cleaner and more professional in most contexts.

6. Platform Compatibility: Some platforms and CMSs automatically convert to lowercase, so starting with lowercase avoids issues.

What is strict mode?

Strict mode is a filtering option that removes all characters except:
- Letters (a-z, A-Z)
- Numbers (0-9)
- Your chosen separator (hyphen, underscore, etc.)

With strict mode enabled:
- All accents and special characters are removed
- Symbols like @, #, $, %, etc. are stripped
- Only alphanumeric characters and separators remain
- Creates the cleanest, most URL-safe slugs

With strict mode disabled:
- Some special characters may be preserved
- Accented characters might be transliterated (é → e)
- More flexible but potentially less URL-safe

For maximum compatibility and SEO, enable strict mode. For preserving some character information, disable it.

Can I use underscores instead of hyphens?

Yes, you can use underscores, but hyphens are generally recommended:

Hyphens (-) are preferred because:
- Google treats hyphens as word separators
- More readable in URLs
- Standard practice for web URLs
- Better for SEO
- Example: 'best-chocolate-cake' is clearly three words

Underscores (_) have uses:
- Common in programming and file names
- Some platforms prefer them
- Google now treats underscores as separators (updated policy)
- Example: 'best_chocolate_cake'

Best practice:
- Web URLs: Use hyphens
- File names: Either works
- Database slugs: Match your system's convention
- Be consistent within your project

This tool lets you choose based on your specific needs.

Is this tool safe and private?

Yes, completely safe and private:

- All processing happens in your browser
- No data is sent to any server
- We don't store, log, or track your text
- Works offline after page load
- No registration or account needed
- Open-source client-side processing
- No analytics on your data

You can verify privacy by checking your browser's network tab - no requests are made when generating slugs. Your text never leaves your device.

Key Features

• Convert any text to URL-friendly slugs
• Multiple separator options: hyphen, underscore, space, or none
• Lowercase or preserve original case
• Strict mode for maximum URL safety
• Automatic special character removal
• Trim whitespace and clean formatting
• Copy slug to clipboard with one click
• Real-time slug generation
• SEO-friendly slug formatting
• Perfect for blog posts, products, and pages
• Dark mode support
• 100% client-side processing - data never leaves your browser
• Works offline after initial load
• No registration required
• Mobile-friendly responsive design