Glitch Text Generator — Copy & Paste
Create creepy, corrupted glitch text with adjustable intensity.
What Is Glitch Text?
Glitch text (also called Zalgo text or corrupted text) uses Unicode combining characters to stack diacritical marks above, through, and below normal letters. The result looks like text that's been corrupted or is glitching out — a popular effect for horror themes, memes, and Discord messages.
Our glitch text generator lets you control the intensity with a slider. Low intensity adds subtle distortion, while high intensity creates maximum chaos with characters extending far above and below the text line.
Glitch Text for Discord and Social Media
Zalgo text is especially popular on Discord and Reddit where the creepy aesthetic fits horror-themed servers and spooky posts. It also works on Twitter, Instagram, and most other platforms. Combine with gothic text for maximum dark vibes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does glitch text work?
Glitch text stacks multiple Unicode combining characters (diacritical marks like accents, dots, and lines) onto each letter. These combining characters are designed to modify the character they follow, and stacking many of them creates the visual "glitch" effect.
Will glitch text break my messages?
No, glitch text won't break anything. However, very high-intensity zalgo text can make messages hard to read and may take up a lot of vertical space. Some platforms may truncate extremely long combining character sequences.