Hreflang Tag Generator

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Language versions of this page

Include x-default (fallback page)

Use ISO codes like en or en-US. One entry per language version.

Your hreflang tags

Add language versions above and the tags appear here live.

What are hreflang tags?
Hreflang tags tell Google which language/region version of a page to show to each visitor. Place every tag on all language versions of the page (each page links to itself plus every alternate), inside the <head> section.

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What is the Hreflang Tag Generator?

The Hreflang Tag Generator is a free online SEO tool that builds hreflang link annotations for multilingual and multi-regional websites. Hreflang tags tell Google which language and regional version of a page to show each visitor, so Spanish speakers in Mexico see your Spanish page while English speakers in the UK see the British English version. Without them, search engines may show the wrong language to the wrong audience, hurting both rankings and user experience.

International SEO is unforgiving of small mistakes. A wrong language code, a missing return link, or an inconsistent URL can make Google ignore your entire hreflang setup. This tool generates properly formatted hreflang tags using correct ISO language and region codes, including the self-referencing tag and the optional x-default fallback, ready to paste into your page head or sitemap.

How to Use the Hreflang Tag Generator

Add each language version: Enter the URL of every language or regional variant of the page.
Assign language codes: Pick the correct code for each version, such as en, es-mx or fr-ca.
Set x-default: Optionally choose a fallback URL for visitors whose language matches none of the versions.
Generate the tags: Click the button to build the full set of hreflang link elements.
Install on every version: Paste the complete tag set into the head of each language variant, not just one of them.

Key Benefits

Serve the right language: Each visitor lands on the version written for their language and region.
Correct ISO codes: Proper language-region formatting that Google actually understands.
Bidirectional sets: Every version references every other version, as Google requires.
x-default support: A smart fallback for unmatched visitors and language selectors.
Free and instant: No signup needed, generate sets for your whole international site.

Pro Tips

Be consistent everywhere: The hreflang URLs must match the canonical URLs on each page, or Google may ignore the tags.
Use region codes only when needed: Use en for generic English but en-gb and en-us when the content truly differs by region.
Include a self-reference: Every page must list itself in its own hreflang set.
Validate after launch: Check your implementation in Google Search Console under International Targeting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between en and en-us?

The code en targets English generally, while en-us targets English specifically for the United States. Use the plain language code unless your regional content genuinely differs.

Where do I place hreflang tags?

In the head section of each page, in your XML sitemap, or in HTTP headers. This tool outputs the HTML head format.

Do I need hreflang for a single-language site?

No. Hreflang only matters when the same content exists in multiple languages or regional variants.

What is x-default?

It is the fallback page shown to visitors whose language or region matches none of your defined versions, often a language selector or your main homepage.

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