Open Graph Generator
Create perfect Open Graph meta tags for social media sharing
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Basic Open Graph
Essential meta tags for social media sharing
Twitter Card
Twitter-specific meta tags for rich previews
Generated Meta Tags
Copy these tags into your HTML head section
<meta property="og:type" content="website" />
<meta property="og:locale" content="en_US" />
<meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image" />What are Open Graph Tags?
Open Graph tags are meta tags that control how your content appears when shared on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and others. They provide rich previews with images, titles, and descriptions that make your content more engaging and clickable.
📱 Without Open Graph Tags
Plain link: https://example.com/article
Basic title from page HTML
No custom image or description
✨ With Open Graph Tags
Large image preview
Custom title and description
Branded appearance
Higher click-through rates
Why are Open Graph Tags Important?
- Better Engagement: Rich previews with images and compelling descriptions increase click-through rates by up to 40%
- Brand Control: Ensure your content looks professional and on-brand when shared across different platforms
- SEO Benefits: Some search engines use Open Graph data for rich snippets and better understanding of your content
- Cross-Platform Consistency: Same great appearance across Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Discord, and other platforms
- Social Proof: Well-designed previews build trust and credibility with your audience
Basic Open Graph Tags
These are the essential tags that every website should have:
<meta property="og:title" content="Your Page Title" />
<meta property="og:description" content="Your compelling description..." />
<meta property="og:url" content="https://yoursite.com/page" />
<meta property="og:image" content="https://yoursite.com/image.jpg" />
<meta property="og:type" content="website" />
<meta property="og:site_name" content="Your Site Name" />Content Type Examples
| Type | Use Case | Example |
|---|---|---|
website | General web pages | Blog posts, landing pages |
article | Blog posts, news articles | News stories, tutorials |
video.movie | Movie pages | Movie detail pages |
music.song | Music tracks | Song detail pages |
Twitter Card Integration
Twitter has its own card system that works alongside Open Graph tags. Twitter will fall back to Open Graph tags if Twitter-specific tags aren't provided.
Summary Card
Small card with title, description, and small image
Article Title
Description text...
Summary Large Image
Large image with title and description
Article Title
Description text...
Best Practices
Image Guidelines
- Minimum Size: 1200x630px (1.91:1 aspect ratio)
- Maximum Size: 5MB file size
- Format: JPG, PNG, GIF (non-animated)
- Content: High-quality, relevant to the page content
- Text: Avoid too much text in images (accessibility)
- Branding: Include your logo or brand colors
Title Optimization
- Length: 50-60 characters for optimal display
- Keywords: Include relevant keywords naturally
- Clarity: Make it clear what the page is about
- Branding: Include your brand name when appropriate
- Call to Action: Consider including action words
Description Best Practices
- Length: 140-160 characters
- Value Proposition: Explain why someone should click
- Keywords: Include relevant search terms
- Call to Action: Encourage engagement
- Uniqueness: Different from meta description when possible
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Don't Do This
- • Generic or missing images
- • Very long titles that get truncated
- • Same text as meta description
- • Images without alt text
- • Wrong content type
✅ Do This Instead
- • Custom, high-quality images
- • Compelling, concise titles
- • Unique social descriptions
- • Descriptive alt text
- • Correct og:type for content
Testing Your Open Graph Tags
Always test your Open Graph implementation before publishing:
Facebook Debugger
Test how your content appears on Facebook
Twitter Validator
Validate Twitter Card implementation
LinkedIn Inspector
Check LinkedIn post inspector
Advanced Usage
Article-Specific Tags
For blog posts and articles, add these additional tags:
<meta property="article:author" content="Author Name" />
<meta property="article:section" content="Technology" />
<meta property="article:published_time" content="2024-01-15T10:00:00Z" />
<meta property="article:modified_time" content="2024-01-16T14:30:00Z" />Video Content Tags
For video pages, include video-specific metadata:
<meta property="og:video" content="https://example.com/video.mp4" />
<meta property="og:video:secure_url" content="https://example.com/video.mp4" />
<meta property="og:video:type" content="video/mp4" />
<meta property="og:video:width" content="1920" />
<meta property="og:video:height" content="1080" />Implementation Examples
Blog Post Example
Complete Guide: SEO Best Practices in 2024
Generated Tags:
Social Preview:
Product Page Example
Premium Wireless Headphones - 40% Off
Generated Tags:
Social Preview:
Troubleshooting
Tags Not Working?
- • Clear platform caches (Facebook Debugger, Twitter Validator)
- • Ensure tags are in the <head> section before any content
- • Verify URLs are publicly accessible
- • Check for JavaScript errors preventing tag rendering
Images Not Showing?
- • Ensure images are publicly accessible (no hotlinking restrictions)
- • Check file format (JPG, PNG, GIF supported)
- • Verify file size is under 5MB
- • Test image URL directly in browser
Wrong Information Showing?
- • Clear platform caches completely
- • Wait 24-48 hours for cache updates
- • Check for duplicate meta tags
- • Verify correct syntax and property names
Platform-Specific Considerations
- • Supports all Open Graph tags
- • Requires og:image for rich previews
- • Best with 1200x630px images
- • Use Facebook Debugger for testing
- • Uses Twitter Card tags when available
- • Falls back to Open Graph tags
- • Supports multiple card types
- • Use Twitter Validator for testing
- • Excellent Open Graph support
- • Prefers high-quality images
- • Professional content works best
- • Use LinkedIn Post Inspector
WhatsApp & Others
- • Basic Open Graph support
- • og:title, og:description, og:image
- • Square images work well
- • Limited testing tools available
Performance Impact
Well-implemented Open Graph tags can significantly improve your social media performance:
- Click-Through Rates: 40%+ improvement with rich previews
- Shareability: Professional appearance encourages sharing
- Brand Recognition: Consistent branding across platforms
- SEO Benefits: Better content understanding by search engines
💡 Pro Tip
Create different Open Graph images for different types of content. Blog posts might benefit from text-based images, while product pages should showcase the actual product. A/B test different approaches to see what works best for your audience.
Supported Platforms
This generator creates tags compatible with: