What problem does this tool solve?
A multilingual website needs to tell search engines which page version serves each language or region. The Hreflang Generator helps you create these alternate-page references from URLs you supply.
Six practical questions answered
How do I connect German and English versions of a page?
Enter both complete URLs and assign suitable codes, such as de and en-US. The output contains the same alternate set for installation on each corresponding page.
What does hreflang en-US mean?
It identifies an English-language page intended for users in the United States.
When should I use x-default?
Use x-default for a language-neutral or default destination when appropriate, such as a language-selection page.
Why might my hreflang implementation fail?
Common causes include invalid language codes, wrong URLs, missing reciprocal references, and unreachable destination pages. This tool checks your manual inputs; deployed pages need a separate review.
Can I use hreflang for German, English, and Spanish?
Yes. Assign each existing page version its appropriate language or language-region code. Only include translations that actually exist.
How do I add language alternates to an XML sitemap?
The generator can output your language variants as XML alternate links. When your URLs span multiple hosts, it creates a separate sitemap for each host.
How it works, with an example
A language group describes translations of the same page, not unrelated topics. The generator builds reciprocal alternate sets from your list. It does not check whether those tags are installed on live pages.
Practical example
A website has matching pages at /, /en/, and /es/. After the full URLs and language codes are entered, the generator produces alternate references for the three page versions.
Additional use cases
- Connect German and US English pages.
- Add an x-default landing page.
- Build an alternate-language sitemap for a page group.
Technical reference: Google Search Central · Localized versions
Frequently asked questions
What is hreflang markup?
It identifies alternate language or regional versions of a web page.
Does hreflang provide a general ranking boost?
No. It helps search engines select a suitable language version rather than providing a general ranking boost.
Do language versions need reciprocal hreflang references?
Yes. Matching references back to the other versions are important for a consistent implementation.
Can I combine hreflang with canonical tags?
Yes. Each language version should generally have its own appropriate canonical URL, usually pointing to itself.
Is the Hreflang Generator free?
Yes. It generates all tags locally in your browser.
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