How to Add Canonical Tag in Wordpress
- George Apostolov
How to Add Canonical Tag in Wordpress: step-by-step guide
Go to Plugins.
Search for Yoast and click on it.
Click Activate to continue with Yoast SEO plugin.
Open the post/ page where you want to add canonical tag.
Scroll down to the SEO Section.
Find the settings box below the content editor and go to Advanced.
Add the canonical URL and enter the URL of the preferred canonical version of the page you are editing.
Click Update to save your changes or update the post/ page. The canonical tag will now be added to the HTML code of that page.
Quick answer: To add a canonical tag in WordPress, go to Plugins, search and activate Yoast, open your post or page, scroll to the SEO section, go to Advanced settings, enter the canonical URL, and click Update to save changes.
About this WordPress tutorial
Improve SEO in WordPress by adding a custom canonical URL to your posts and pages using the Yoast SEO plugin. This guide shows how to add Canonical Tag in Wordpress in 8 steps, starting with "Go to Plugins " and finishing with "Click Update to save your changes or update the post/ page. The canonical tag will now...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real WordPress interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add Canonical Tag in Wordpress?
8 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your WordPress data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under WordPress. Related guides: How to Add Categories in WordPress, How to Add Columns in Wordpress and How to add facebook pixel to wordpress. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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