What is zalgo or glitch text?

Zalgo text stacks many combining marks above, through and below each letter, which makes it spill out in a chaotic, dripping mess. It is built from ordinary characters layered together, so it copies and pastes like any other text, though it can look different from app to app.

Why does heavy glitch text break some layouts?

Because each letter carries dozens of stacked marks, very intense glitch text can overflow its line and overlap text above and below. That is part of the effect, but some sites limit how far marks can extend, so the result may look tamer there. Lower the intensity for a cleaner result.

Are these real fonts, and will they work everywhere?

They are not font files. Each style is made of real Unicode characters that look like a styled font, which is why you can copy them and paste them straight into a bio, post or message without installing anything. Because they are normal characters, they show up in most apps and on most devices. A few places that strip formatting, and some older phones, may show plain boxes for the rarer styles, so it is worth pasting a sample where you plan to use it.

Glitch Text Generator

Create cursed, glitchy z̸a̸l̸g̸o̸ text that drips with chaotic marks, with a slider to set how intense the effect is. Copy and paste it into posts, usernames and comments for a creepy or broken look. Free, instant, and works on phone and desktop.

Copies and pastes anywhere
100% free
No sign-up, no app
Works on phone and desktop
Unlimited text, no limits

Read the guide: How to Make Glitch Text

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How to use it

1
Type your text

Enter the word or phrase you want to corrupt.
2
Set the intensity

Drag the slider from a light flicker to a fully cursed, dripping mess.
3
Copy the result

Copy the glitch text and paste it wherever you want a broken, unsettling effect.

When it comes in handy

Horror and gaming themes

Give a username, title or post a corrupted, glitched-out feel for spooky or edgy content.

Memes and reactions

The chaotic look pairs well with cursed images and over-the-top reactions.

Standing out

Nothing reads as broken quite like zalgo, so it grabs attention in a feed.

Instant & 100% private — nothing is uploaded

The styling happens right here in your browser. Your text is never sent to a server, so there is no sign-up, no email wall, and no length cap from us. Load the page once and it keeps working even if you go offline.

Frequently asked questions

What is zalgo or glitch text?: Zalgo text stacks many combining marks above, through and below each letter, which makes it spill out in a chaotic, dripping mess. It is built from ordinary characters layered together, so it copies and pastes like any other text, though it can look different from app to app.
Why does heavy glitch text break some layouts?: Because each letter carries dozens of stacked marks, very intense glitch text can overflow its line and overlap text above and below. That is part of the effect, but some sites limit how far marks can extend, so the result may look tamer there. Lower the intensity for a cleaner result.
Are these real fonts, and will they work everywhere?: They are not font files. Each style is made of real Unicode characters that look like a styled font, which is why you can copy them and paste them straight into a bio, post or message without installing anything. Because they are normal characters, they show up in most apps and on most devices. A few places that strip formatting, and some older phones, may show plain boxes for the rarer styles, so it is worth pasting a sample where you plan to use it.