Canonical Tag Generator
Generate <link rel="canonical"> tags to tell search engines your preferred page URL.
Enter the preferred (master) URL for this page — use the full HTTPS address.
How to Use
- Enter the canonical URL (the preferred version of your page).
- Click Generate to produce the <link> tag.
- Copy it and paste it into the <head> of every duplicate version of the page.
Frequently Asked Questions
QWhat is a canonical tag?
A canonical tag tells search engines which version of a URL is the "master" copy when the same content exists at multiple URLs. It consolidates link equity and prevents duplicate content penalties.
QShould the canonical URL include https?
Yes — always use the full HTTPS URL including the protocol, domain, and path exactly as you want it indexed.
QCan a page be canonical to itself?
Yes — self-referencing canonicals are best practice even when there's no duplicate, as they explicitly signal the preferred URL to search engines.
About This Tool
The canonical link element was introduced in 2009 as a joint specification by Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft. It is now the standard way to handle duplicate content and URL consolidation.