About the URL Slug Generator
A slug is the human-readable part of a URL that identifies a page, like /best-free-online-tools. Clean slugs help search engines and users understand what a page is about before they click, and they are easier to share and remember.
The URL Slug Generator converts titles into lowercase, hyphen-separated slugs. It transliterates accented characters (é becomes e), converts "&" to "and", removes punctuation and emojis, and can optionally strip common stop words and numbers to keep URLs short. A maximum length setting trims long slugs at a word boundary. Enter one title per line to create slugs in bulk for blog posts, products or categories.
How to use the URL Slug Generator
- Type or paste a title; use one line per title for bulk conversion.
- Choose the separator and optional stop word or number removal.
- Set a maximum length if needed.
- Copy the generated slug.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use hyphens or underscores in URLs?
Google recommends hyphens, because it treats them as word separators, while underscores join words together.
Should I remove stop words from slugs?
Removing words like "the" and "of" keeps URLs short and focused, but keep them if the slug becomes unclear without them.
What is a good slug length?
Short, descriptive slugs of 3 to 6 words usually work best for both users and SEO.