Canonical URL Generator
Generate a canonical URL and ready-to-use rel="canonical" HTML tag for your webpage.
Input & settings
What Is a Canonical URL?
A canonical URL identifies your preferred version of a page when similar versions exist.
Why Are Canonical Tags Used?
They help communicate your preference among duplicate or near-duplicate pages. Search engines may still choose another canonical.
How to Use a Canonical Tag
Enter the preferred page URL. Review optional changes, copy the HTML and place one consistent canonical link in the page head. This generator does not inspect the destination.
Canonical URL Best Practices
Use an absolute URL and consistent HTTPS, internal links and sitemap entries. A self-referencing canonical points to the current page. Check that any alternate-domain target is deliberate.
Frequently asked questions
What is a canonical URL?
Your preferred URL among similar versions of a page.
What does rel="canonical" mean?
It marks a link as a canonical preference for search engines.
Should every page have a canonical tag?
A self-reference can clarify your preferred URL. Keep the choice consistent with the actual page.
Can canonical URLs point to another domain?
Yes, when the cross-domain preference is appropriate and intentional.
Should canonical URLs use HTTPS?
Prefer the HTTPS version when that is the version your site serves and links to.
Can canonical tags fix duplicate content completely?
No. They are signals, and other conflicting signals or implementation issues may remain.
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