What is a URL slug and why does it matter?

A slug is the readable part of a URL. It improves usability and often helps SEO because the address is clean and keyword-focused.

Hyphen or underscore: which is better?

Hyphens are a common standard for most CMS and are generally preferred for readability. Underscore is included as an option.

Usually 2–6 words and around 60–80 characters is a good target. Avoid repetitions and filler words.

No. The generator works in your browser and does not send your text anywhere.

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Convert text into an SEO-friendly URL slug: Latin characters, hyphens, cleanup — ready to paste into your CMS.

Readable URLs improve usability and can help SEO. Use 2–6 words, separate them with hyphens, and stick to one language per URL.

This tool transliterates Cyrillic characters into Latin and removes extra symbols, producing a clean slug for your pages and posts.

Not necessarily. Transliteration of a key phrase is often enough. The most important part is keeping a consistent URL style across the site.

Hyphens are commonly preferred. Underscore is included if your CMS or internal rules require it.

If the page was already indexed, always set up a 301 redirect when changing the URL.