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URL Slug Generator

Convert any text to a clean, SEO-friendly URL slug.

Instant · Runs in your browser · No data sent

Processed locally in your browser. No AI used — fully deterministic.

About this tool

A clean URL slug is one of those small SEO details that adds up over time. It should include the main keyword, use hyphens between words, and avoid filler words like "the" and "and". This tool converts any title or phrase into a properly formatted URL slug instantly.

How to use URL Slug Generator

  1. Paste the title, heading, or phrase you want to turn into a slug

  2. The tool converts it to lowercase, replaces spaces with hyphens, and removes special characters

  3. Copy the slug and use it as your page URL path

  4. Keep slugs short when possible — shorter URLs tend to perform better in search

Frequently asked questions

Should I include stop words in a URL slug?
Generally no. Words like "the", "a", "and", "of" can usually be removed from URLs without affecting meaning or SEO. Shorter slugs are cleaner and easier to share.
Should I use hyphens or underscores in URLs?
Hyphens. Google treats hyphens as word separators in URLs. Underscores are treated as connectors, so "email_writer" is read as one word rather than two.
Can I change a URL slug after publishing?
Yes, but set up a 301 redirect from the old URL to the new one. Changing a URL without a redirect breaks any links pointing to the old address and can cause a temporary drop in rankings.

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