UUID v7 generator

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Create UUID version 7 identifiers (RFC 9562): a 48-bit Unix timestamp in milliseconds followed by version, variant, and random bits. They often sort in creation order as strings—useful for keys and logs. For random-only UUIDs, use UUID v4; for base32 time ids see ULID.

Using this page

Choose count, separator, and optional uppercase GUID style, then Generate. Each id uses your current clock for the embedded timestamp and fills random fields with crypto.getRandomValues.

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Version 7 encodes a 48-bit Unix timestamp in milliseconds, then random bits (RFC 9562). Lexicographic string sort approximates creation order—use your database's ordering rules for guarantees. For random-only ids use UUID v4.

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Common use cases

  • Mint primary keys that sort roughly by creation time in string or binary order without a separate ULID dependency.
  • Generate many v7 ids for fixtures or load tests where approximate chronological clustering helps debugging.
  • Compare with random UUID v4 when you explicitly do not want time semantics in the identifier.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming string sort equals database sort everywhere

    Collation and column type matter. Confirm ordering in your storage engine; UUID v7 improves locality in many setups but is not a substitute for an explicit created_at column when you need guarantees.

  • Using v7 when you need opaque random-only ids

    Version 7 embeds a timestamp. If you must avoid leaking mint time, use UUID v4 or another scheme.

  • Colliding at extreme batch rates in one millisecond

    Random suffixes make collisions unlikely; for same-ms bursts at huge scale, your runtime may need monotonic sequencing—this page uses crypto randomness only.

FAQ

How is this different from ULID?

Both encode time and randomness. ULID is 128 bits in Crockford base32; UUID v7 stays in the standard 8-4-4-4-12 hex UUID shape. Pick what your stack prefers.

Does Toolcore see my generated ids?

No. Generation runs locally in your browser.

Where is random UUID v4?

Use the UUID v4 generator at /tools/uuid for purely random version-4 values.

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