Meta tags are snippets of text that describe a page's content; they don't appear on the page itself but only in the page's code. They help tell search engines what a web page is about. The most important are the title tag, meta description, and viewport tag.

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Meta Tag Analyzer

Q: What is Open Graph?

The Open Graph protocol (tags starting with og:) allows you to control how your content appears when shared on social networks like Facebook and LinkedIn. Key tags include og:title, og:description, og:image, and og:url.

Q: Why is a canonical tag important?

A canonical tag tells search engines which version of a URL is the main or preferred one when multiple URLs have the same or very similar content. It is a critical tool for preventing duplicate content issues.

Paste your page's full HTML source code to see how search engines and social media platforms interpret its metadata. Find and fix issues with your title, description, Open Graph, and Twitter Card tags.

HTML Source Code

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How to Use the Analyzer

Get HTML

Go to your webpage, right-click, select "View Page Source", and copy the entire code.

Paste

Paste the HTML code into the text box above and click the "Analyze Tags" button.

Review Data

Review all your extracted tags grouped by SEO, Open Graph, and Twitter Cards.

Audit

Check the "Analysis & Recommendations" checklist for any missing or broken elements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are meta tags? +

Meta tags are snippets of text that describe a page's content; they don't appear on the page itself but only in the page's code. They are little content descriptors that help tell search engines what a web page is about. The most important are the title tag, meta description, and viewport tag.

What is Open Graph? +

The Open Graph protocol (tags starting with og:) allows you to control how your content appears when shared on social networks like Facebook and LinkedIn. Key tags include og:title, og:description, og:image, and og:url. Having correct OG tags ensures your shared links look attractive and informative.

What are Twitter Cards? +

Twitter Cards are similar to Open Graph tags but are specific to Twitter. They allow you to attach rich photos, videos, and media experiences to Tweets that drive traffic to your website. Key tags include twitter:card, twitter:title, and twitter:image. If Twitter can't find Twitter Card tags, it will fall back to using Open Graph tags instead.

Why is a canonical tag important? +

A canonical tag (<link rel="canonical" ...>) tells search engines which version of a URL is the main or "preferred" one when multiple URLs have the same or very similar content. It's a critical tool for preventing duplicate content issues, which can harm your SEO performance by splitting link equity and confusing search engines.