Hreflang & Canonical Tag Checker
Check that a page tells search engines which URL to index and which language versions exist. The checker validates the canonical tag, hreflang codes, x-default and the return links on up to five alternate pages.
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How to use the Hreflang & Canonical Tag Checker
- Enter the URL of a page on your site.
- Complete the quick human check and click Check.
- Review the canonical, robots and hreflang results and any problems found.
- Fix the tags in your CMS or SEO plugin, then check again.
Questions
What are return links in hreflang?
If page A lists page B as an alternate, page B must list page A too. Google ignores hreflang pairs without return links.
Is "en-UK" a valid hreflang?
No. The country code for the United Kingdom is GB, so use "en-GB".
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