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UUID v7 Generator

Name: UUID v7 Generator - WebUtil
Author: WebUtil

Generate time-ordered UUID v7 identifiers. UUID v7 combines a Unix timestamp with random bits for sortable, database-friendly unique IDs.

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Click Generate to create UUID v7 identifiers.

What Is UUID v7?

UUID v7 is a time-ordered UUID format defined in RFC 9562. Unlike UUID v4 (which is fully random), UUID v7 embeds a Unix timestamp (milliseconds) in the first 48 bits, followed by version and variant bits and random data. This makes UUID v7 values monotonically increasing over time — ideal for database primary keys where index performance matters. Our UUID v7 generator online creates these sortable identifiers instantly in your browser.

UUID v4 vs UUID v7

UUID v4

122 random bits + 6 version/variant bits
Fully random, no temporal ordering
Poor database index performance (B-tree fragmentation)
Cannot be sorted by creation time
Widely supported in all languages

UUID v7

48-bit timestamp + 74 random bits + 6 version/variant bits
Time-ordered, monotonically increasing
Excellent database index performance
Sortable by creation time
Newer standard (RFC 9562), growing adoption

Why Use UUID v7 for Database Keys?

Traditional auto-increment integer keys cause issues in distributed systems — they require coordination to generate unique values. UUID v4 solves uniqueness but creates index fragmentation in B-tree databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQLite because random inserts split pages frequently. UUID v7 solves both problems: values are globally unique without coordination and they sort chronologically, keeping database indexes compact and efficient. This makes UUID v7 the recommended choice for modern applications using CUID2-style identifiers or ULIDs — but with a standardized format.

How to Generate UUID v7

Set the quantity (1–100) and click Generate. Each UUID v7 is displayed as a single line in the output area. Use Copy All to copy every UUID to your clipboard at once — one per line. UUID v7 values embed the current timestamp, so generating them at different times produces naturally ordered results. This is perfect for database seed scripts, API payloads, and event sourcing systems.

UUID v7 Format

UUID v7 follows the standard 8-4-4-4-12 hex representation: tttttttt-tttt-7xxx-yxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Where t is the timestamp (Unix epoch milliseconds), 7 is the version number, x is random, and y encodes the variant (10xx). This structure ensures chronological ordering when sorted lexicographically.

UUID Version 7, officially standardized in RFC 9562 (updating RFC 4122), is the modern evolution of Universally Unique Identifiers designed specifically for high-performance database primary keys. Traditional UUID v4 identifiers are completely random. When random UUIDs are inserted into relational databases (such as PostgreSQL, MySQL InnoDB, or SQLite) as primary keys, they cause catastrophic B-Tree index fragmentation: new rows are scattered randomly across disk pages, causing frequent page splits, high I/O write amplification, and degraded cache hit ratios. UUID v7 solves this bottleneck by encoding a 48-bit millisecond Unix timestamp in the most significant bits, followed by 74 bits of cryptographically secure random data. Because the timestamp comes first, UUID v7 identifiers are naturally time-ordered and sortable: new database records are appended sequentially to the end of the B-Tree index, preserving write throughput and index compactness while retaining global uniqueness and distributed generation capabilities. WebUtil's UUID v7 Generator generates single or bulk RFC 9562 time-ordered UUIDs instantly in your browser with millisecond accuracy and zero server communication.

How to Do This in Code

function uuidv7() {
  const ts = Date.now() * 0x100000;
  const rnd = crypto.getRandomValues(new Uint8Array(8));
  const hex = (ts + (rnd[0] << 16 | rnd[1] << 8 | rnd[2])).toString(16).padStart(12, '0');
  return `${hex.slice(0,8)}-${hex.slice(8,12)}-7${hex.slice(12,15)}-${(8|rnd[3]>>4).toString(16)}${hex.slice(15,16)}-${Array.from(rnd.slice(4)).map(b=>b.toString(16).padStart(2,'0')).join('')}`;
}

import uuid, time
def uuid7():
    ts = int(time.time() * 1000)
    return str(uuid.uuid7())
# Python 3.14+ has uuid.uuid7() built-in

import "github.com/google/uuid"

id := uuid.Must(uuid.NewV7())
fmt.Println(id.String())

# Install: go install github.com/mattn/uuid7@latest
uuid7

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UUID v7 Generator FAQ

What is UUID v7 and how is it standardized by RFC 9562?

UUID v7 is a time-ordered, 128-bit universally unique identifier standardized by RFC 9562. It combines a 48-bit Unix timestamp with 74 random bits, making it sortable by generation time.

Why is UUID v7 vastly superior to UUID v4 for database primary keys?

UUID v4 is completely random, causing B-Tree index fragmentation, page splits, and slow database writes. UUID v7 is sequential, enabling sequential disk writes and fast index lookups like auto-incrementing IDs.

Can someone deduce the creation time from a UUID v7 identifier?

Yes. The first 48 bits encode the Unix epoch timestamp in milliseconds, allowing anyone to extract the exact creation date and time from the UUID string.

Are UUID v7 values compatible with existing UUID column types in Postgres and MySQL?

Yes. UUID v7 uses the identical 128-bit (36-character hyphenated) binary structure as UUID v4 and stores seamlessly in native UUID columns in PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQLite.

Can I generate batches of UUID v7 identifiers at once?

Yes. WebUtil allows you to generate single or bulk batches of UUID v7 IDs with one-click copying to your clipboard.