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Hreflang Tag Generator | Multilingual SEO Tool - SEOKit

Free hreflang tag generator for multilingual websites. Create hreflang tags to tell search engines which language version to show users in different regions.

en-US
es-ES
fr-FR
<link rel="alternate" hreflang="en-US" href="https://example.com/en-us/" />
<link rel="alternate" hreflang="es-ES" href="https://example.com/es/" />
<link rel="alternate" hreflang="fr-FR" href="https://example.com/fr/" />
<link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://example.com/" />

What is Hreflang Tag Generator?

A hreflang tag generator creates hreflang annotations that tell search engines which language and regional version of a page to serve to users in different locations. This prevents duplicate content issues across multilingual websites and ensures users see content in their preferred language.

How to Use Hreflang Tag Generator

Add rows for each language/region version of your page. Select the language and optionally the region from the dropdowns, then enter the URL for that version. Set an x-default URL for users whose language is not covered. Switch between HTML link tags and XML sitemap format using the output tabs. Click Copy to copy the generated code.

How Hreflang Tag Generator Works

Define each language/region version of your page with its URL. The tool generates hreflang link tags in HTML format (for the <head> section) and XML sitemap format. Each tag specifies the language (and optionally region) code following ISO 639-1 and ISO 3166-1 standards.

Common Use Cases

  • Set up hreflang tags for multilingual websites
  • Prevent duplicate content issues across language versions
  • Tell Google which regional page to show in local search results
  • Generate hreflang tags for both HTML and XML sitemap formats
  • Set up x-default for a fallback language page

Frequently Asked Questions

What is hreflang?▼

Hreflang is an HTML attribute that tells search engines the language and geographic targeting of a page. It helps search engines serve the correct language version of a page to users in different countries or regions.

What is x-default hreflang?▼

The x-default hreflang value specifies the default page to show when no other language/region matches the user. It is typically set to your main language page or a language selector page.

Do I need hreflang for same-language different-region pages?▼

Yes, if you have separate pages for the same language but different regions (e.g., en-US and en-GB), hreflang tags help search engines serve the correct regional version.

Can I use hreflang in both HTML and XML sitemap?▼

Yes, but you should use only one method. Do not implement hreflang in both HTML link tags and XML sitemap simultaneously, as this can cause conflicts. Choose the method that works best for your website.

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