What Are Hreflang Tags?
Hreflang tags are HTML attributes that tell search engines which language and geographic region a web page targets. They prevent duplicate content issues across language versions.
When Do You Need Hreflang Tags?
- Website has pages in multiple languages
- Region-specific content (US English vs UK English)
- Targeting specific countries with localized content
How Hreflang Works
- en — English (any region)
- en-US — English for the United States
- en-GB — English for the United Kingdom
- es — Spanish (any region)
- fr-CA — French for Canada
Generating Hreflang Tags
Our Hreflang Generator simplifies the process.
Common Hreflang Mistakes
- Missing return links
- Wrong language codes
- Missing x-default
- Non-canonical URLs
- Mixing implementation methods