URL Slug Generator
Turn any title or phrase into a clean, SEO-friendly URL slug.
Strips "the", "and", "for", etc. to keep slug concise
About this tool
URL Slug Generator converts any page title, heading, or phrase into a clean, URL-safe slug. It removes stop words, strips special characters and accents, converts to lowercase, and replaces spaces with hyphens or underscores. Use it to create consistent, readable URLs for blog posts, product pages, and CMS entries. Toggle options to keep or remove stop words, switch the separator, and copy the result with one click. All processing happens in your browser.
How to use
- Type or paste a page title into the input field.
- Adjust the options — separator character and stop word removal — to fit your CMS.
- Copy the generated slug and paste it into your URL or CMS slug field.
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FAQ
What makes a URL slug SEO-friendly?
Good slugs are short, lowercase, hyphen-separated, and contain the target keyword without filler words. Avoid special characters, uppercase letters, underscores (hyphens are preferred by Google), and unnecessary stop words like 'the' or 'and'.
Should I use hyphens or underscores in URLs?
Google treats hyphens as word separators, meaning 'seo-tools' is understood as two words: 'seo' and 'tools'. Underscores join words, making 'seo_tools' read as one token. Hyphens are the SEO recommendation for word separation in URLs.
Should I remove stop words from slugs?
Generally yes. Removing stop words keeps slugs short and focused on the keywords. 'best-practices-for-writing-seo-content' becomes 'best-practices-writing-seo-content' — shorter and still descriptive. Some phrases lose clarity without stop words, so review each slug manually.
How long should a URL slug be?
Aim for 3–5 meaningful words. Short slugs are easier to share, remember, and read in SERPs. Very long slugs can appear spammy and may be truncated in browser address bars. Most CMS platforms recommend a maximum of 70–80 characters for the full path.
Can I change a slug after publishing?
Yes, but you must set up a 301 redirect from the old URL to the new one to preserve rankings and avoid broken links. Changing a URL without a redirect loses all the link equity and traffic the old URL had accumulated.