Glitch · Zalgo · Freaky · Strikethrough

Glitch Text Generator

By Abdullah · Updated May 30, 2026 · LinkedIn ↗

Turn plain words into glitchy, freaky Zalgo text you can copy and paste into Discord, Instagram, usernames and more. Free, instant, right in your browser. Want every style at once? Use the all-in-one font generator.

Tap Copy next to any glitch style. Nothing you type is stored or sent anywhere.

What is a glitch text generator?

A glitch text generator turns ordinary letters into distorted, corrupted-looking text. It stacks extra Unicode combining marks on each character to create that glitchy, freaky effect. Because the marks travel with the characters, your glitch text keeps its look when you paste it into a bio, a username or a message.

You get light, medium and heavy Zalgo for full control of the chaos, plus strikethrough, slashed and tilde styles. Whether you searched for glitch, Zalgo, freaky or weird text, this is the tool.

How to make glitch text in 3 steps

1. Type your text

Enter a name, word or phrase. Previews update as you type.

2. Choose a style

Compare light, medium and heavy Zalgo, plus strikethrough.

3. Copy & paste

Tap Copy and place it wherever you want an elegant touch.

Where to use glitch text

Tip: heavy Zalgo can be trimmed or look different in some apps. If so, use a lighter glitch or strikethrough. Here is why that happens. Here is why that happens.
The word Scary shown in light, medium and heavy Zalgo glitch styles
The same word in light, medium and heavy Zalgo glitch.

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Ready-to-copy glitch text examples

Distorted and glitched looks generated live, ready to paste:

Glitch (Light)e͍͌͑r̥͋r͓̽̀ō̮̩̾r̤͗
Glitch (Medium)S̪̬͒̂̀Y̛̱̲̟̔͑ͭS̩̉ͨ̈́ͭṪ̠̞̝̉Ě̬͙͂̊M͂̆͌҉̰̥̯̹
Zalgo (Heavy)c͕͈͍̬ͧ͊͠o̟̠̫̐̐ͬ͠ͅr̸̻͔͙̗̳̋ͯͭ͜͡r̳̾͛ͧ͟ͅu̵͇͎̭̓̓p͇͖̪ͪ̃͠t̰̪̏͒̾͘͟
Strikethroughs̶i̶g̶n̶a̶l̶ l̶o̶s̶t̶
Slashede̸r̸r̸o̸r̸
Tilde StrikeS̴Y̴S̴T̴E̴M̴

These are static samples. Type your own word in the box above to generate fresh styles you can copy in one tap.

Glitch text FAQ

What is a glitch text generator?
It turns the letters you type into distorted, corrupted-looking text. It stacks extra Unicode marks on each character to create that glitchy, freaky, cursed effect, often called Zalgo, which you can copy and paste into bios, usernames and messages.
What is Zalgo text?
Zalgo text is text covered in many combining marks above and below the letters, giving a creepy, glitchy look. This tool offers light, medium and heavy Zalgo so you control how intense and freaky it gets.
How do I copy and paste glitch text?
Type your text in the box above and pick a glitch or Zalgo level. Tap Copy and paste the distorted text wherever you want.
Why does glitch text look different across apps?
Apps handle stacked combining marks differently, so heavy Zalgo may look more or less intense, or get trimmed, depending on where you paste it. Lighter glitch and strikethrough styles are the most reliable.
Is the glitch text generator free?
Yes, it is completely free with no sign-up and no limits. Everything runs in your browser and nothing you type is stored. See our Privacy Policy.
Built & maintained by Abdullah, a developer focused on fast, privacy-first web tools. About the project · LinkedIn ↗

Where to go next

Glitch text lives at the weird end of the spectrum — and if you want to go even weirder, the zalgo text generator stacks combining marks until your text looks genuinely cursed. For a retro-digital take on the same energy, try vaporwave full-width text. Distorted styles are big in gaming, so they're a natural fit for Free Fire and Roblox usernames. Curious why some of these characters break on certain apps? Our Unicode guide has the answer.