Canonical Tags in Plain English
Duplicate and near-duplicate pages split your ranking signals. A canonical tag points search engines at the one true version.
What is the Canonical Tag Generator?
A canonical tag tells search engines which URL is the master copy when similar or duplicate pages exist, concentrating ranking signals on one address.
How to use it
- Enter the canonical URL.
- Click Generate canonical tag.
- Paste the tag into your page head.
Worked example
Entering https://example.com/page produces one canonical link tag.
Can a canonical tag point to another domain?
Yes, cross-domain canonicals are valid — for example when content is syndicated with permission.
Frequently asked questions
Should every page have a canonical tag?
Yes — even a self-referencing one. It removes ambiguity about the preferred URL.
Does canonical remove duplicates from search?
It consolidates signals; search engines may still show other versions occasionally.