Canonical URL Generator
Clean up a page address and get the canonical tag that tells search engines which version to rank.
Paste a page address above.
How to use the Canonical URL Generator
- Paste the address of the page.
- Choose how www, parameters and the ending slash should be handled — match the version your site actually uses.
- Copy the tag and paste it inside the <head> section of the page.
Why canonical tags matter
The same page is often reachable at several addresses: with and without www, with tracking codes, with a slash at the end. Search engines may treat each as a separate page and split the ranking between them. A canonical tag names the one address that should be ranked.
Frequently asked questions
Should a page point to itself as canonical?
Yes. A self-referencing canonical on every page is good practice, because it protects the page when it is reached through an address with extra parameters.
Should I add or remove the trailing slash?
Either is fine. What matters is choosing one form and using it everywhere, matching the address your site redirects to.
Is a canonical tag the same as a redirect?
No. A redirect sends visitors to another address. A canonical tag leaves visitors where they are and only tells search engines which version to rank.
Is what I type sent to a server?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser, so nothing you enter leaves your device.