Hreflang Generator
Generate correct hreflang tags for multilingual and multi-regional websites.
Hreflang: Serve the Right Language to the Right Audience
If your website serves content in multiple languages or targets users in multiple countries, hreflang tags tell Google which version of a page to show to which user. Without hreflang, Google may show English content to Hindi-speaking users or show the wrong regional variant (showing /en-US/ to UK users instead of /en-GB/). Hreflang errors are one of the most common SEO mistakes on multilingual and multi-regional sites.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is hreflang and when do I need it? ▼
Hreflang is an HTML attribute (rel="alternate" hreflang="xx") that tells Google about the relationship between language/regional variations of your pages. Use it when you have: the same content in multiple languages (English + Hindi + Tamil), or the same language targeting different regions (English for India vs UK vs USA). Do NOT use it for content that is different between regions (that is not alternate content).
How to implement hreflang for a multilingual WordPress site? ▼
Install WPML or Polylang plugins — both automatically generate correct hreflang tags. For manual implementation: in your , add and and for the default fallback.
What is hreflang x-default? ▼
x-default is the fallback URL shown when no other hreflang tag matches the user's language/country. Typically points to your English homepage or a language-selection page. Example: a user from Japan (no /ja/ version exists) sees the x-default URL. Always include x-default when implementing hreflang.
What are common hreflang mistakes to avoid? ▼
Most common errors: (1) Missing return tags — every page A pointing to page B must have page B pointing back to page A, (2) Missing x-default, (3) Using language codes without country codes when needed (en vs en-US vs en-GB), (4) Self-referencing errors — page not pointing to itself in hreflang set, (5) Pages returning 404 or redirect in hreflang tags.