Hreflang Tag Generator

Generate hreflang tags for a site with more than one language or region. Language and country codes are validated as you type, and x-default is supported.

Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded

Language versions

Add one row per translated version of this page, each with its own absolute URL.

x-default URL

Where to send visitors whose language matches none of the above. Usually your international or English version.

Hreflang tags

Add a language and URL to begin

How to use this tool

Add a row for each language version, with its absolute URL.
Set an x-default for visitors whose language matches none of them.
Copy the tags into the head of every listed page — including each page itself.

What is Hreflang Generator?

Hreflang tells search engines that several pages are translations or regional variants of the same content, so the right one is shown to the right person. It does not affect ranking; it affects which version ranks.

The rule that trips most implementations is reciprocity. If page A lists page B, page B must list page A — and both must list themselves. A one-way reference is ignored entirely.

Best practices

Use ISO 639-1 language codes (en, ur, ar) and ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 country codes (PK, GB, US).
Language alone is valid; country alone is not. "en" works, "GB" does not.
Every page in the set must reference every other page, and itself.
Always use absolute URLs.
Add x-default for the fallback version — usually your international or English page.

Frequently asked questions

What is x-default for?

It marks the page to show when no other version matches the visitor’s language or region. Typically a language-selection page or your main international version.

Do I need hreflang if my site is in one language?

No. It is only useful when the same content exists in multiple languages or is targeted at multiple regions.

Why are my hreflang tags being ignored?

Almost always missing return references. Every page in the group must point at every other page and at itself. Search Console’s international targeting report shows which links are missing.