Hreflang Tag Generator

Generate hreflang tags for international SEO.

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About the Hreflang Tag Generator

If you run a website that serves content to users in different languages or regions, you need `hreflang` tags. These are special HTML link tags that you put in the `<head>` section of your page. They tell search engines like Google about all the different international versions of that page. We built this tool because creating these tags manually is tedious and very easy to get wrong.

Our generator makes the process simple and error-free. You can add all your alternate URLs, select the correct language and optional region for each one, and choose a fallback `x-default` page. The tool instantly generates the complete set of HTML tags for you to copy and paste. Using correct `hreflang` tags helps Google show the right version of your page to the right user, which is essential for international SEO success.

How to Use the Tool

  • For each language/region version of your page, enter the full URL in the input field.
  • Use the dropdowns to select the correct language and, if needed, the specific region that URL targets.
  • Click the "+ Add URL" button to add more rows for other language versions.
  • Select one URL to be the `x-default` version. This is the page that users will be sent to if their language or region doesn't match any of your other versions.
  • The tool will generate all the necessary `hreflang` tags in the output box on the right.
  • Click the "Copy Code" button and paste the tags into the `<head>` section of all the pages you listed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is an hreflang tag?

An `hreflang` tag is an HTML attribute used to specify the language and optional geographical targeting of a webpage. It helps search engines understand that you have multiple versions of the same content for different audiences, which helps them serve the most appropriate version to their users.

Why are hreflang tags important for SEO?

They are crucial for international SEO. They prevent search engines from seeing your different language versions as "duplicate content," which can hurt your rankings. Most importantly, they help ensure that, for example, a user in Germany searching in German sees your German page (`de-de`), not your English page (`en-us`).

What is `x-default` and do I need it?

The `hreflang="x-default"` tag specifies a fallback page for users whose language and region don't match any of your other specified versions. It's highly recommended to use it. You can set it to your main English page or a country-selector page.

Should I use a language code only (e.g., `en`) or language-country (`en-GB`)?

Use a language-only code if the page targets speakers of that language regardless of where they are (e.g., a blog post in Spanish for all Spanish speakers). Use a language-country code if the page is for speakers of a specific language in a specific country (e.g., a product page in English with pricing for the United Kingdom - `en-GB`).

Where do I put the generated hreflang tags?

You should place the entire block of generated `<link>` tags inside the `<head>` section of your website's HTML. It's important that every page in the `hreflang` group contains the exact same block of tags, including a link to itself.

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