Canonical Tag Generator â Fix Duplicate URL Issues
Enter your URL to instantly generate a <link rel="canonical"> tag. Choose www, https, and trailing slash options.
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ðĄ Canonical Tag Tips
Always use absolute URLs in canonical tags. Relative paths like ../page.html are invalid.
www and non-www are treated as different URLs by search engines. Pick one and stick with it.
HTTP and HTTPS are also different â always use HTTPS.
Trailing slashes matter: /page and /page/ are different. Be consistent.
Adding a self-referencing canonical on every page is an SEO best practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I don't have a canonical tag?
Google will choose a canonical URL on its own, which may not be what you want. This can split your SEO value across multiple URLs and hurt rankings.
What's the difference between canonical and 301 redirect?
A 301 redirect actually moves traffic to a new URL. A canonical tag is just a hint to search engines â users still land on the original URL. Use 301 when possible; use canonical when you can't redirect.
Can I set a canonical to a different domain?
Yes, but be careful. Cross-domain canonicals pass your page's SEO value to the target domain. This is mainly used for syndicated content.