URL Slug Generator

Convert any title or phrase into a clean, SEO-friendly URL slug. Customize separator, case, stop word removal, and length. Instant preview — 100% free, no signup.

📝 Input Text
⚙️ Settings
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🔗 Generated Slug
Slug Result
your-seo-friendly-slug
Full URL Preview
https://yourdomain.com/your-seo-friendly-slug
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All conversions happen locally in your browser. Your text never leaves your device. No signup, no data collection, no watermarks.

URL Slug Generator – Create SEO-Friendly Permalinks Instantly

Our free URL slug generator helps you create clean, readable, and search‑engine‑friendly slugs for your web pages. Whether you're setting permalinks for WordPress posts, product pages, or category archives, this tool converts your title into a URL‑safe string instantly. Customize the separator (hyphen recommended by Google), choose case, remove stop words, limit word count, and get a real-time preview — all without any signup or uploads.

🎯 Custom Separators
Choose hyphens (SEO standard), underscores, or dots to format your slug exactly as needed.
🔤 Case Control
Lowercase (SEO best practice), uppercase, or preserve original case.
🗑️ Stop Words Removal
Remove common filler words like "the", "a", "an", "and", "of" to create shorter, more keyword-focused slugs.
📏 Word Limit
Set a maximum number of words to keep slugs concise and readable — ideal for 3-5 word slugs.
📋 One-Click Copy
Copy the generated slug directly to your clipboard for pasting into any CMS.
🔒 100% Local & Private
All processing happens in your browser — no data sent to any server.

How to Generate a URL Slug Online for Free

1. Enter your title, headline, or keyword phrase in the input area.
2. Choose your preferred word separator — hyphens are SEO recommended.
3. Select text case (lowercase is standard for SEO).
4. Optionally enable stop word removal to filter common words like "the", "a", "and".
5. Set a maximum word limit to keep slugs short and focused.
6. The slug updates instantly — click "Copy Slug to Clipboard" to use it in your content management system.

Why Choose This URL Slug Generator?

  • Completely free slug generator — no watermarks, no hidden fees, no premium tiers.
  • Privacy-first design — all processing happens locally in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.
  • SEO‑optimized — creates slugs that follow Google's best practices: lowercase, hyphens as word separators, no special characters, 3-5 words max.
  • Perfect for WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, and any CMS — generate clean permalinks for any platform.
  • Works offline and on all devices — desktop, tablet, or mobile, directly in your browser.

What Is a URL Slug and Why Does It Matter for SEO?

A slug is the part of a URL that identifies a specific page on a website — the readable text after the domain name. For example, in https://example.com/blog/seo-tips, the slug is "seo-tips". Clean, descriptive slugs help search engines understand your page content and improve click‑through rates from search results. SEO best practices for slugs include using lowercase letters, separating words with hyphens, keeping them short (3-5 words), removing stop words when possible, and including your primary keyword near the beginning.[reference:0][reference:1][reference:2]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this URL slug generator really free?
Yes — 100% free with no usage limits. No signup, no watermarks, no hidden fees. Use it as many times as you need.
What are stop words and why remove them?
Stop words are common words like "the", "a", "an", "and", "of", "to", "for". Removing them shortens slugs and keeps them focused on your target keywords, which is better for SEO and readability. Google's best practice suggests keeping slugs concise and avoiding unnecessary filler words.[reference:3]
What separator should I use?
Google recommends hyphens (-) because they are treated as word separators. Underscores (_) are treated as word joiners, which can hurt SEO. Hyphens are the best choice for search engine optimization.[reference:4][reference:5]
Does this tool work with non-English characters?
Yes. The slug generator automatically converts accented characters (é, ü, ñ) to their ASCII equivalents (e, u, n) and removes special symbols to create clean, URL‑safe slugs following RFC 3986 standards.
Can I use this for bulk slug generation?
This tool is designed for single slug generation with real‑time preview. For batch processing, you can generate slugs one at a time using the quick example buttons.

Learn how to use this tool correctly by reading our step-by-step tutorial.

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