URL Slug Generator
Free URL slug generator. Convert any text to lowercase, hyphenated, URL-safe slugs for SEO.
How URL Slug Generator Works
Converts any title or text to a URL-safe slug: lowercases all characters, replaces spaces with hyphens, strips special characters and accents, removes stop words optionally. Best practice: keep slugs under 60 characters, include your primary keyword, use hyphens (never underscores), and avoid dates/numbers for evergreen freshness.
URL Slug Best Practices
| Label | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Under 60 characters | Google recommended URL length — avoids truncation in search results |
| 3–5 words | Optimal readability and keyword inclusion |
| Contains primary keyword | Best practice — keyword in URL is a mild ranking signal |
| No dates or numbers | Evergreen slugs don't need updating when content is refreshed |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a URL slug?
A URL slug is the part of a URL that identifies a specific page, typically after the domain and any subdirectory. For calcyo.xyz/tools/seo-tools/slug-generator, the slug is 'slug-generator'. Good slugs are lowercase, hyphenated, concise, and contain the primary keyword.
Should I use hyphens or underscores in URLs?
Always hyphens. Google's John Mueller has confirmed hyphens are treated as word separators while underscores are not — 'word-count' is two separate words to Google, 'word_count' is one word. Hyphens are the universal standard for SEO-friendly URLs.
How long should a URL slug be?
Keep slugs under 60 characters. Shorter is better — remove stop words (a, the, is, for) and redundant words. 'free-online-word-count-tool-for-seo' should be 'word-count-tool'.
Is my data stored?
No.
Can I use this on mobile?
Yes.
About This Tool
Built by the Calcyo team and last updated June 2026. All calculations follow industry-standard methodology. No data leaves your browser — calculations run entirely client-side using JavaScript. If you spot an error in the formula or benchmark data, email us at support@calcyo.xyz.