What is Canonical Tag?
A canonical tag tells search engines which URL is the main version of a page when similar versions exist.
By Abdullah Ashraf · Last updated: October 2026
Example for a UK store
Shopify points product URLs inside collections to the main /products/ URL.
Why it matters
It prevents duplicate content from splitting your rankings.
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