Hreflang Tag Generator Guide
Reference for generating hreflang alternate tags and sitemap language rows for real multilingual page equivalents.
Quick answer
Use the Hreflang Tag Generator to turn language or region URL pairs into alternate link tags and sitemap rows.
What this tool does
The tool helps prepare hreflang markup for pages that have real translated or localized equivalents. It is useful for bilingual tools, docs, articles, and country-specific landing pages.
Supported input
- Locale code such as en or zh-CN
- Canonical URL for that locale page
- Optional x-default URL
- Output preference for HTML link tags or sitemap-style rows
Data handling and processing behavior
Processing is handled in the browser for this tool based on the current public implementation. Avoid entering sensitive unpublished URLs unless you have reviewed the implementation and your own data handling requirements.
Step-by-step use
- List the real page equivalents
- Add locale codes and final production URLs
- Add x-default if your strategy needs one
- Generate the tags
- Place the same alternate set on each page in the group
Common errors
Pointing to missing pages. Hreflang URLs should resolve to real pages.
Missing return links. Alternates should reference each other consistently.
Conflicting canonicals. Localized pages should not accidentally canonicalize to a different language page when they are meant to be indexed.
Limits
The generator formats markup. It does not translate pages, validate content equivalence, or guarantee which page appears for each query.
Next steps
- Canonical URL Generator — confirm preferred URLs first
- Sitemap URL Checker — check language URLs in sitemap lists
- Meta Tag Previewer — review localized metadata