Hreflang Tag Assistant
Avoid duplication errors on multilingual sites. Generate perfect hreflang annotations for your HTML head.
Add Language Versions
💡 Pro Tip: Always include a link to the current page itself in the hreflang set. These tags should be placed in the <head> section of your HTML.
Understanding Hreflang for International SEO
What are Hreflang Tags?
Hreflang tags are HTML attributes used to specify the language and geographical targeting of a webpage. If you have multiple versions of the same page in different languages, hreflang tags tell Google which version to show to users based on their location and language settings.
Why is x-default important?
The x-default value is used for pages that don't target any specific language or region. It is typically used for a global landing page or a language selector page where users can choose their preferred version.
Hreflang FAQ
1. Does hreflang fix duplicate content issues?
Yes! Hreflang is the official way to tell Google that the pages are translations and not duplicate content. This prevents SEO penalties for similar content in different languages.
2. Where should I put these tags?
Place them in the <head> section of your HTML document, in the HTTP header, or in your XML sitemap. The HTML head method is the most common.
3. What is the correct format for country codes?
Language codes must be in ISO 639-1 format (like 'en') and region codes in ISO 3166-1 Alpha 2 format (like 'us' or 'gb').
4. Can I target a language without a region?
Yes, you can use just the language code (e.g., hreflang="es") to target all Spanish speakers regardless of their country.