Zalgo Text Generator

Apply chaotic combining diacritics to make text look glitchy and cursed.

Add stacked combining diacritics (the 'Zalgo' effect) to any text. Slide intensity from 1 to 5 to control how many marks each character gets. Re-roll for a fresh random distribution. Output is real Unicode, copyable anywhere.

Common use cases

  • Create spooky Halloween or horror-themed social posts
  • Decorate gaming usernames with a chaotic, glitchy aesthetic
  • Stress-test how an app or font handles combining characters
  • Generate creepy chat messages for tabletop RPG immersion

Frequently asked questions

What's Zalgo?
An internet meme using stacked Unicode combining marks (U+0300–U+036F) to make text appear to bleed or glitch. Often associated with creepypasta.
Does it work everywhere?
Mostly — anywhere Unicode renders. Some apps strip combining marks, and very high intensities may overflow line height.
Is it harmful?
No, but extreme Zalgo can crash older messaging apps that don't handle very long combining sequences. Stick to intensity 1–3 for compatibility.

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