Hreflang Tag Generator

Generate hreflang tags for multilingual sites. Tell search engines which language version to show in each region.

Include x-default tag

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Hreflang helps AI serve regional answers

AI engines serve localized answers based on user language and region. Hreflang tags tell them which version of your content matches which audience — without it, they may cite the wrong language version in their answers.

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x-default prevents AI citation splitting

Without x-default, AI engines might split citations across language versions. The x-default tag designates a fallback page — typically your English or primary language version — that should be cited when no specific regional match exists.

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Bidirectional references are required

Each language version must link to all other versions including itself. If page A points to page B but B doesn't point back to A, search engines and AI crawlers may ignore the hreflang entirely. This tool generates bidirectional tags automatically.

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What this hreflang tag generator does

Add each language and region version of your page, and this free tool builds the correct hreflang tags so Google serves the right language to the right audience and doesn't treat your translations as duplicate content.

How to use hreflang correctly

Use ISO codes: language in ISO 639-1 (e.g. en, fr) and optional region in ISO 3166-1 (e.g. en-us, en-gb).
Be reciprocal: if page A points to page B, page B must point back, or Google ignores the tags.
Include a self-reference: each page must list its own URL among the hreflang tags.
Add x-default: use x-default for the fallback version when no language matches.

Frequently asked questions

What is an hreflang tag?

An hreflang link tells search engines which language and region a page is meant for, so the right version shows in each market and translations aren't treated as duplicates.

Where do hreflang tags go?

In the page <head>, in an XML sitemap, or in the HTTP header. This tool generates the <head> link tags, which are the most common.

Do hreflang tags need to be reciprocal?

Yes. Every page in the set must reference every other version, including itself. If the links aren't reciprocal, Google may ignore them.

Is this hreflang generator free?

Yes, it's free, needs no sign-up, and runs in your browser.

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