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    URL Canonicalizer

    Normalize trailing slashes, fragments, default ports, and tracking parameters so crawl targets are unique.

    Direct answer

    The URL Canonicalizer normalizes trailing slashes, fragments, default ports, and tracking parameters and deduplicates a URL list so each crawl target is unique.

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    What this tool does

    It removes URL fragments, strips default ports (:80/:443), removes common tracking query parameters (utm_*, gclid, fbclid), optionally strips trailing slashes (except root), and deduplicates the result.

    Why URL normalization matters

    Search engines may treat /page, /page/, and /page#section as separate URLs. Normalizing them prevents duplicate-content issues, keeps your sitemap clean, and ensures crawl budget is spent on unique pages.

    How to use the output

    Paste a raw URL list, copy the deduplicated canonical URLs, and use them in your sitemap and internal links. Always set a self-referencing canonical tag that matches the normalized URL.

    How to use the URL Canonicalizer

    1. 1

      Paste your raw URL list

      Add one URL per line, including any fragments, trailing slashes, default ports, or tracking parameters.

    2. 2

      Choose trailing-slash handling

      Decide whether to strip trailing slashes (except root). Pick one convention and apply it consistently across your site.

    3. 3

      Generate canonical URLs

      The tool removes fragments, default ports, and tracking parameters, then deduplicates the list so each page appears once.

    4. 4

      Use them in your sitemap and canonical tags

      Copy the canonical URLs into your sitemap and set a self-referencing canonical tag that matches each normalized URL.

    Examples

    Tracking parameter removed

    https://example.com/page?utm_source=newsletter normalizes to https://example.com/page.

    Fragment and default port stripped

    https://example.com:443/page#section normalizes to https://example.com/page.

    Common problems & fixes

    Duplicate URLs in the sitemap

    Fix: Normalize trailing slashes, fragments, and tracking parameters before publishing so each page appears exactly once.

    Canonical tag does not match the sitemap URL

    Fix: Set a self-referencing canonical that matches the normalized URL used in the sitemap.

    Inconsistent trailing-slash convention

    Fix: Pick one convention (strip or keep) and apply it everywhere; inconsistency splits link equity and crawl budget.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is URL canonicalization?

    URL canonicalization is the process of picking a single, preferred URL for a page and normalizing variants (trailing slash, fragment, tracking params) so they resolve to one canonical form.

    Should I strip trailing slashes?

    Pick one convention and be consistent. Most sites strip trailing slashes except for the root. What matters is that each page has exactly one canonical URL.

    What tracking parameters does it remove?

    Common ones: utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign, utm_term, utm_content, gclid, and fbclid. Meaningful query parameters are preserved.

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