hreflang Tag Generator

Hreflang tags are HTML attributes that help search engines understand the language and regional targeting of your web pages. These tags are particularly useful for websites that offer content in multiple languages or for different regional audiences. They help prevent duplicate content issues and ensure that users see the correct version of your webpage.

Example of an Hreflang Tag:

<link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://example.com/" />
<link rel="alternate" hreflang="es" href="https://example.com/es/" />
<link rel="alternate" hreflang="fr" href="https://example.com/fr/" />

How to Use the Hreflang Tag Generator?

1. Enter Your URL and Language Code

  • In the first row, enter the URL of the page in the first input field (e.g., https://example.com/).
  • In the second input field, enter the language code (e.g., en, es, fr).
    • Example: en for English, es for Spanish, fr for French.
    • If you are targeting a specific country, use a region-specific code like en-us (English for the US) or fr-ca (French for Canada).

2. Add More Hreflang Entries

  • Click the “Add Hreflang” button to insert new rows.
  • Each new row allows you to enter another URL and language code.
  • Only valid URLs should be entered in the URL field, and only valid language codes should be entered in the language field. The tool automatically validates this input.

3. Generate the Hreflang Tags

  • Once you have added all the desired URLs and language codes, click “Generate Tags”.
  • The generated hreflang tags will appear in the results section.

4. Copy the Generated Tags

  • Click “Copy to Clipboard” to copy the generated hreflang tags for easy use in your website’s <head> section or XML sitemap.

Best Practices for Using Hreflang Tags

  • Ensure bidirectional linking: If page A links to page B with hreflang, page B should also link back to page A.
  • Use absolute URLs: Always provide the full URL, including https:// or http://.
  • Self-referencing tags: Each page should also include an hreflang tag for itself.
  • Use “x-default” when necessary: If there’s a version of your site meant for users who don’t match any language, use hreflang="x-default".

By following this guide and using the Hreflang Tag Generator, you can improve your website’s international SEO and ensure a better experience for global users.