Canonical tag audit

Canonical URL Checker

Verify the canonical URL declared by any public page and compare it with the final destination.

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Inspect canonical URL declarations

The audit extracts rel=canonical links, counts duplicate declarations, compares the first canonical with the final URL, and reports the HTTP response.

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Interpret the result

The result shows whether the page declares one clear preferred URL and whether that declaration is self-referencing.

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Catch common problems

Missing tags, multiple canonicals, redirected targets, or a canonical that points to an unintended host can split consolidation signals.

How to interpret canonical URL declarations

The result shows whether the page declares one clear preferred URL and whether that declaration is self-referencing. A canonical is a search-engine hint, not a directive; this check cannot confirm which canonical a search engine ultimately selects.

What the tool evaluates

The audit extracts rel=canonical links, counts duplicate declarations, compares the first canonical with the final URL, and reports the HTTP response. The result shows whether the page declares one clear preferred URL and whether that declaration is self-referencing.

  • The audit extracts rel=canonical links, counts duplicate declarations, compares the first canonical with the final URL, and reports the HTTP response.
  • Missing tags, multiple canonicals, redirected targets, or a canonical that points to an unintended host can split consolidation signals.
  • Keep one intentional absolute canonical, make the target reachable and indexable, and align internal links and sitemap URLs with it.

Common problems and next steps

Missing tags, multiple canonicals, redirected targets, or a canonical that points to an unintended host can split consolidation signals. Keep one intentional absolute canonical, make the target reachable and indexable, and align internal links and sitemap URLs with it. A canonical is a search-engine hint, not a directive; this check cannot confirm which canonical a search engine ultimately selects.

Frequently asked questions

What does the canonical URL declarations check cover?

The audit extracts rel=canonical links, counts duplicate declarations, compares the first canonical with the final URL, and reports the HTTP response.

How should I use the result?

The result shows whether the page declares one clear preferred URL and whether that declaration is self-referencing. Keep one intentional absolute canonical, make the target reachable and indexable, and align internal links and sitemap URLs with it.

What are the limits of this tool?

A canonical is a search-engine hint, not a directive; this check cannot confirm which canonical a search engine ultimately selects.

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