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Hreflang validation errors

Hreflang tags have errors: missing x-default, conflicting language/region, invalid format. Can affect international SEO.

Common causes

  • Missing x-default for language variants.
  • Conflicting hreflang across pages.
  • Invalid hreflang format (e.g. wrong ISO codes).

How to fix

  • Add x-default for your primary version.
  • Ensure reciprocal hreflang links between pages.
  • Use Hreflang Validator to check.

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