Slug Generator

How to use this slug generator

1. Type or paste your text (article title, product name, etc.).
2. Choose your separator style and optionally set a max character length.
3. The slug updates instantly. Click "Copy" to use it.

Why slug length and structure actually affect SEO, not just aesthetics

Extremely long slugs stuffed with every word from a title don't provide extra SEO benefit past a certain point, and shorter, keyword-focused slugs are generally easier for both users and search engines to parse at a glance in a search result or shared link. Consistent separator use matters too. Hyphens are the standard convention for word separation in URLs (search engines treat a hyphen as a word boundary), while underscores are generally not treated the same way, which is why hyphens, not underscores, are the widely recommended default for slug separators.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use hyphens or underscores in a URL slug?

Hyphens: they're treated as word separators by search engines, while underscores generally aren't, which can affect how a URL's words are parsed for search purposes.

How long should a slug be?

Short and specifically descriptive is generally preferred over long and exhaustive. A slug capturing the core topic in a few words usually serves both readability and SEO better than one containing every word from a long title.

Does it remove stop words automatically?

Depending on the mode, common stop words (like "a," "the," "and") can be stripped to keep the slug shorter and more focused. Check the tool's options if you want this behavior versus keeping the slug closer to the original title's exact wording.