Hreflang Tag Generator
Add each localized URL and language code to generate hreflang annotations for a multilingual or multi-regional page set.
How to Use Hreflang Tag Generator
- List every equivalent page URL with its ISO language code and optional region code.
- Add an x-default URL when you have a language selector or neutral fallback page.
- Generate the tags, place the complete reciprocal set on every variant, and validate the deployed HTML.
Building a Complete Hreflang Set
Hreflang annotations connect equivalent pages intended for different languages or regions. Every listed page should reference itself and the other alternates with absolute, indexable URLs. Language codes use ISO 639-1; optional region codes use ISO 3166-1 alpha-2.
A one-way annotation is incomplete. Each alternate should return the same set, and a canonical should normally point to the same-language preferred URL rather than collapsing all languages to one page. Hreflang helps selection but does not force indexing.
Hreflang Tag Generator Example
For English in the United States and French in France, generate `<link rel="alternate" hreflang="en-US" href="https://example.com/us/">` and a corresponding `fr-FR` tag on both pages.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hreflang Tag Generator
What does x-default mean?
x-default identifies a fallback page for users whose language or region does not match another listed alternate, often a selector or global homepage.
Do hreflang tags need to be reciprocal?
Yes. Each alternate should reference the other eligible alternates, including itself, so search engines can confirm the relationship.
Can I use a country code without a language code?
No. A region can refine a language value such as en-GB, but a country code alone is not a valid hreflang value.