About Hreflang Generator
Use Hreflang Generator to Batch hreflang from CSV. The tool runs in your browser for fast results and keeps your data local.
How to Use
- 1. Add your input or data.
- 2. Adjust options if needed.
- 3. Review the result and copy it.
What is Hreflang?
Hreflang is an HTML attribute that tells search engines which language and regional version of a page to show users based on their location and language preferences. Hreflang tags use ISO 639-1 language codes (en, es, fr) and optional ISO 3166-1 country codes (en-US, en-GB, es-MX). The x-default value specifies a fallback page for users whose language/region is not explicitly targeted. Hreflang prevents duplicate content issues for multi-language sites and ensures users see content in their preferred language. Tags can be implemented in HTML <head>, HTTP headers, or XML sitemaps.
Common Use Cases
Hreflang tags are essential for international and multi-language websites. E-commerce sites target different countries with localized product pages. Global businesses serve region-specific content (en-US, en-GB, en-AU). Multi-language blogs provide articles in multiple languages. SaaS companies target different markets with localized landing pages. Travel sites show region-specific pricing and availability. News sites provide language-specific editions. International SEO campaigns prevent duplicate content penalties.
- E-commerce localized product pages by country
- Region-specific content (US, UK, Australia)
- Multi-language blog articles
- SaaS localized landing pages by market
- Travel site region-specific pricing
- News site language editions
- International SEO duplicate content prevention
- Global brand country-specific campaigns
Best Practices & Tips
Use bidirectional hreflang—each page must reference all language versions including itself. Include x-default for users whose language is not targeted. Use correct ISO codes—language (en, es) and optional region (en-US, es-MX). Ensure all referenced URLs are canonical and accessible (200 status). Implement hreflang on all language versions consistently. Use absolute URLs with protocol (https://). Validate hreflang with Google Search Console International Targeting report. Avoid mixing language-only and language-region codes inconsistently. Self-reference each page in its own hreflang annotations.
- Use bidirectional hreflang—all pages reference each other
- Include x-default for untargeted languages
- Use correct ISO codes (en, en-US, es-MX)
- Ensure URLs are canonical and accessible (200)
- Implement consistently across all versions
- Use absolute URLs with https://
- Validate with Google Search Console
- Avoid mixing language-only and language-region
- Self-reference each page in annotations
Troubleshooting Common Issues
If hreflang is ignored, verify bidirectional implementation—all pages must reference each other. If wrong language appears, check ISO codes are correct (en-US not en_US). If x-default does not work, ensure it points to a valid, accessible page. If duplicate content issues persist, verify canonical tags do not conflict with hreflang. If pages are not indexed, ensure hreflang URLs return 200 status codes. If implementation is incomplete, use Google Search Console to identify errors. If self-referencing is missing, add each page to its own hreflang list. If relative URLs cause issues, use absolute URLs with full domain.
- Hreflang ignored due to missing bidirectional links
- Wrong language showing from incorrect ISO codes
- X-default not working or pointing to wrong page
- Duplicate content issues from canonical conflicts
- Pages not indexed due to non-200 status codes
- Implementation errors shown in Search Console
- Missing self-referencing in annotations
- Relative URLs causing validation errors
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hreflang Generator free to use?
Yes. Hreflang Generator is free and works directly in your browser.
Does Hreflang Generator upload my data?
No. Most processing happens locally. Any network requests are clearly indicated.
What formats does Hreflang Generator support?
Hreflang Generator supports the common formats described on the page. Convert uncommon formats before pasting.
How should I share results from Hreflang Generator?
Copy the output and review any sensitive data before sharing or publishing.