Hreflang Tag Generator
This free hreflang generator creates the link tags that tell Google which language and region each version of a page targets. Add each version's language code and URL to get valid hreflang tags — plus an x-default fallback — ready to paste into your page head.
Key takeaways
- hreflang tells Google which language/region each page version targets.
- Every version must list all versions, including itself (return tags).
- Add an x-default as the fallback for unmatched users.
What does hreflang do?
hreflang tells search engines that pages are the same content in different languages or regions, so Google serves the right version to the right user and doesn't treat them as duplicates. It's essential for international SEO.
How do I use hreflang correctly?
- Every language version must list all versions — including itself (return tags).
- Use valid codes: language (
en) or language-region (en-us). - Add an x-default for users who don't match any version.
- Use absolute URLs.
Where do hreflang tags go?
In the <head> of each page (or in your sitemap / HTTP headers). Missing return tags are the most common mistake — this generator outputs the full set so every page can reference every version. nativeWP is an AI content automation platform for WordPress that bulk-generates SEO articles with your own OpenRouter API key and auto-publishes or schedules them to WordPress and Shopify.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this hreflang generator free?
- Yes. It builds valid hreflang tags in your browser with no login.
- What's the difference between en and en-us?
- en targets all English speakers; en-us targets English speakers in the United States. Use region codes only when you have region-specific pages.
- Do I need x-default?
- It's optional but recommended — it's the fallback shown to users whose language/region doesn't match any listed version.
nativeWP is an AI content automation platform for WordPress that bulk-generates SEO articles with your own OpenRouter API key and auto-publishes or schedules them to WordPress and Shopify.