Glitch Text Generator
Create glitchy, corrupted Zalgo text with adjustable intensity — add chaos and creepy vibes to your messages.
Lower = subtle corruption, Higher = extreme chaos
Higher intensity may cause rendering issues on some platforms.
How to Use the Glitch Text Generator
The glitch text generator adds random Unicode combining diacritical marks to your text, creating a corrupted, glitchy appearance known as Zalgo text. Adjust the intensity slider to control how chaotic the output looks.
- Type or paste your text into the input box.
- Adjust the intensity slider to control the amount of glitch (1-15).
- The glitch text updates automatically as you type or adjust intensity.
- Click Copy to copy the glitched text to your clipboard.
- Paste it anywhere that supports Unicode combining characters.
What is Zalgo Text?
Zalgo text (also called glitch text or cursed text) uses Unicode combining diacritical marks stacked on top of and below normal letters. These marks were designed to add accents to letters (like é, ñ, ü), but when many are applied to the same character, they create a chaotic, corrupted appearance.
The name "Zalgo" comes from an internet meme featuring a creepy entity associated with corrupted, unreadable text. The style has become popular for horror aesthetics, creepypasta, and deliberately chaotic or unsettling messages.
Understanding Intensity Levels
The intensity slider controls how many combining marks are added to each character:
| Intensity | Effect | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | Subtle glitch | Readable but slightly corrupted, professional use |
| 4-6 | Moderate glitch | Noticeably distorted, still readable, general use |
| 7-10 | Heavy glitch | Significantly corrupted, reduced readability, dramatic effect |
| 11-15 | Extreme chaos | Severely distorted, barely readable, maximum impact |
Note: Very high intensity levels may cause rendering issues on some platforms or browsers. For maximum compatibility, keep intensity below 8.
Where to Use Glitch Text
- Horror and creepypasta content — Add unsettling vibes to stories and posts
- Discord usernames and status — Create mysterious or chaotic personas
- Social media posts — Grab attention with unusual formatting
- Gaming usernames — Stand out with corrupted text styling
- Artistic projects — Incorporate glitch aesthetics into digital art
- Memes and jokes — Add comedic or ironic corruption effects
Platform Compatibility and Limitations
Glitch text has varying support across platforms:
- Desktop browsers: Generally good support, though extreme intensity may cause layout issues
- Mobile devices: Support varies; some platforms may not render all diacritics correctly
- Discord: Good support in messages; may be restricted in usernames
- Twitter/X: Works but may be truncated or filtered for abuse prevention
- Instagram: Limited support; may not display correctly in all contexts
- Screen readers: May read each combining mark separately, making text inaccessible
Accessibility note: Glitch text is not screen-reader friendly and should be avoided in contexts where accessibility is important.