HREFLANG Tag Generator
The HREFLANG Generator Tool simplifies the process of creating hreflang tags for your multilingual and multi-regional websites. With this user-friendly tool, you can easily generate the necessary hreflang tags to ensure that search engines, such as Google, display the correct language and regional URLs for your webpages to your target audience.
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Master Hreflang Tags for International SEO
A complete guide to using our hreflang generator tool
Quick Start
Select languages, add your URL pattern, generate tags. It's that simple.
400+ Languages
Complete coverage for global websites with all major markets included.
Auto-Validation
Built-in validation ensures your tags are error-free and ready to implement.
Step-by-Step Guide
Select Your Target Languages
Browse our comprehensive database of 100+ language-region combinations. Use smart filters to quickly find what you need:
Choose Your URL Structure
Select how your multilingual URLs are organized:
Subfolder
example.com/fr/Best for domain authority
Subdomain
fr.example.comGood for separation
Country Domain
example.frStrong local signal
Input Your URLs
Three flexible methods to match your workflow:
Enter your URL pattern using {lang} placeholders:
The tool automatically generates URLs for all selected languages
Perfect for custom URL structures. Format: language-code URL
es-ES https://www.example.com/es/
fr-FR https://fr.example.com/
Upload CSV or TXT files for bulk processing
Drag & drop or click to browse
Generate & Implement
Click generate to create your hreflang tags with automatic validation:
<link rel="alternate" hreflang="es-ES" href="https://example.com/es/" />
<link rel="alternate" hreflang="fr-FR" href="https://example.com/fr/" />
URL Pattern Examples
| Business Type | Recommended Pattern | Example | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-commerce | Subfolder | shop.com/uk/ | Regional pricing & inventory |
| Content Sites | Subfolder | blog.com/es/ | Language-specific content |
| Local Business | Country TLD | brand.de | Strong local presence |
| B2B Services | Subdomain | uk.service.com | Regional teams/offerings |
Best Practices
Do's
- Include self-referencing tags
- Ensure bidirectional linking
- Use consistent URL formats
- Include x-default tag
- Validate before implementing
Don'ts
- Mix absolute and relative URLs
- Use incorrect language codes
- Point to redirecting pages
- Implement partial coverage
- Forget to update when URLs change
SEO Benefits
Prevent Duplicate Content
Tell Google that different language versions are variations, not duplicates
Improve Rankings
Show the right content to the right audience in local search results
Better User Experience
Visitors land on pages in their preferred language automatically
Global Visibility
Ensure all language versions can rank in their target markets
Common Issues & Solutions
Check these common issues:
- Missing return links: All pages must reference each other
- Wrong language codes: Use ISO 639-1 format (en, es, fr)
- Relative URLs: Always use absolute URLs with https://
- Partial implementation: Tags must be on ALL language versions
Use Language-Country (en-US)
- Country-specific content
- Different pricing/currency
- Local regulations
- Regional services
Use Language-Only (en)
- Same content globally
- No regional differences
- General information
- Broader targeting
For multilingual countries, use specific language-country combinations:
Canada Example:
en-CA → English Canadafr-CA → French CanadaSwitzerland Example:
de-CH → Germanfr-CH → Frenchit-CH → ItalianReal-World Examples
<!-- Product page with regional variations -->
<link rel="alternate" hreflang="en-US" href="https://shop.com/us/product-123" />
<link rel="alternate" hreflang="en-GB" href="https://shop.com/uk/product-123" />
<link rel="alternate" hreflang="en-CA" href="https://shop.com/ca/product-123" />
<link rel="alternate" hreflang="fr-CA" href="https://shop.com/ca-fr/product-123" />
<link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://shop.com/product-123" /><!-- Blog post translated into multiple languages -->
<link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://blog.com/seo-guide" />
<link rel="alternate" hreflang="es" href="https://blog.com/es/guia-seo" />
<link rel="alternate" hreflang="fr" href="https://blog.com/fr/guide-seo" />
<link rel="alternate" hreflang="de" href="https://blog.com/de/seo-leitfaden" />
<link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://blog.com/seo-guide" /><!-- Corporate site with country-specific domains -->
<link rel="alternate" hreflang="en-US" href="https://company.com/" />
<link rel="alternate" hreflang="en-GB" href="https://company.co.uk/" />
<link rel="alternate" hreflang="de-DE" href="https://company.de/" />
<link rel="alternate" hreflang="fr-FR" href="https://company.fr/" />
<link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://company.com/" />Ready to implement hreflang?
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