Free Slug Generator
The slug is the only part of the URL most people read — make it clean. NToolHub's free Slug Generator converts any title into a URL-safe slug: lowercase, de-accented, punctuation-stripped, with optional stop-word removal. Bloggers and CMS users get publish-ready slugs in one click.
How to Use the Slug Generator
- Type your page title or headline.
- Toggle stop-word removal for shorter, punchier slugs.
- Click Generate Slug — accents and symbols are stripped automatically.
- Copy the slug and use it as the last part of your page URL.
Features
Live slug generation as you type, Unicode accent stripping (café → cafe), special-character removal, optional stop-word filtering for shorter slugs, 80-character cap, and one-click copy.
Benefits & Use Cases
Clean slugs are more clickable in search results, easier to share verbally, and keep keyword relevance in the URL — a small but real ranking signal. They also age better: no dates or IDs to go stale.
Tips
Keep slugs under 5 words, include the primary keyword, never change a published slug without a 301 redirect, and skip stop words only when the slug stays readable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a URL slug?
The human-readable tail of a URL — e.g. /best-espresso-machines in example.com/best-espresso-machines. It identifies the page for users and search engines.
Should I remove stop words from slugs?
Shorter slugs are marginally better, but only remove words like 'the' and 'and' if readability survives. 'best-espresso-machines' beats 'best-espresso-machines-for-home'.
Are uppercase letters OK in slugs?
Avoid them — URLs are case-sensitive on most servers, so /Page and /page can split into duplicates. This tool lowercases everything.
Can I change a slug after publishing?
Yes, but set up a 301 redirect from the old URL immediately, or you'll lose rankings and break existing links.
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