Canonical Tag Generator
Generate a rel=canonical link tag to prevent duplicate-content issues.
Place this in the <head>to tell search engines which URL is the canonical (preferred) version of a page — preventing duplicate-content issues from tracking parameters, www/non-www or trailing-slash variants. Use the page's own absolute URL for a self-referencing canonical. Runs in your browser.
Enter a page's absolute URL to get a ready-to-paste rel=canonical link tag. The canonical tag tells search engines which URL is the preferred version of a page, consolidating signals and avoiding duplicate-content problems caused by tracking parameters, www/non-www or trailing-slash variants. Runs in your browser.
How to use the Canonical Tag Generator
- Enter the page's full absolute URL.
- Copy the generated canonical tag.
- Paste it into that page's <head>.
Frequently asked questions
What is a canonical tag for?
It marks the preferred (canonical) URL of a page so search engines consolidate ranking signals there instead of splitting them across duplicate or near-duplicate URLs.
Should a page point its canonical at itself?
Usually yes. Most pages should have a self-referencing canonical with their own absolute URL; only point elsewhere when the page is genuinely a duplicate of another.