Slug Generator

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Slug Generator

Turn any title into a clean, SEO-friendly URL slug instantly — updates as you type.

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Slug Generator

Paste a title or heading — get back a lowercase, hyphenated, URL-safe slug.


Tip: Keep slugs short and keyword-focused — search engines and readers both prefer a concise, descriptive URL over a long one that mirrors the full title.
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What Is a URL Slug?
A slug is the readable part of a URL that identifies a specific page — in yoursite.com/best-seo-practices/, "best-seo-practices" is the slug. Good slugs are lowercase, use hyphens between words, contain no special characters, and clearly describe the page's content.
The Conversion Rules

1. Convert to lowercase

2. Replace spaces and special characters with hyphens (or underscores)

3. Remove duplicate/leading/trailing separators

4. Strip characters that aren't letters, numbers, or the chosen separator
This generator applies these rules automatically, so a messy title like "10 Best Practices for SEO in 2026!" becomes a clean "10-best-practices-for-seo-in-2026".
How to Use This Generator
Paste or type your title. Choose hyphens (the SEO-standard choice, and what Google explicitly recommends) or underscores. Optionally remove common stop words to shorten the slug further. The result updates live and is ready to copy directly into your CMS.
Why Hyphens, Not Underscores
Google has stated that hyphens are treated as word separators, while underscores are not — meaning "best-seo-practices" is read as three separate words by search engines, while "best_seo_practices" may be read as one long string. For SEO purposes, hyphens are the safer, standard choice.
💡 Avoid changing a published page's slug once it's indexed — even a small change can lose accumulated SEO value unless you set up a proper 301 redirect from the old URL to the new one.
Should You Remove Stop Words?
Removing words like "a," "the," "of," and "and" shortens your slug and keeps it keyword-focused, which many SEO practitioners recommend. However, for some content, removing them can make the slug awkward or unclear — use judgment, especially for branded or quote-style titles.
Worked Example
"How to Build a Budget in 2026: A Complete Guide" becomes, with hyphens and stop words removed: "how-build-budget-2026-complete-guide" — noticeably shorter and more keyword-dense than the unmodified version.
Where This Fits
Pair this with our meta description generator and readability score calculator when preparing a new page for publishing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use hyphens or underscores in URLs?
Hyphens — Google explicitly treats them as word separators, while underscores can be read as joining words together, which is worse for SEO.
How long should a URL slug be?
Generally as short as possible while staying descriptive — most SEO guidance suggests keeping slugs concise and focused on the page's main keyword rather than mirroring the entire title.
Should I remove stop words from my slug?
It's commonly recommended for shorter, keyword-focused slugs, but isn't mandatory — judge based on whether removing them keeps the slug clear and readable.
Can I include numbers in a slug?
Yes — numbers are fully valid in URL slugs and commonly used for years, list counts, or version numbers.
What happens if I change a published page's slug?
It can affect SEO rankings if not handled carefully — always set up a 301 redirect from the old URL to the new one to preserve any accumulated search value.
Does this handle special characters and accents?
Yes — special characters and punctuation are stripped or converted, leaving only letters, numbers, and your chosen separator, which is the safest format for URLs.
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