Structure rule
Cross canonical
The page canonical points to a different URL.
Last updated
Trigger
When this rule appears
Normalized canonical and page URL are different.
Why it matters
Decide what changes next
Read this finding as evidence about the affected page, not as a verdict on the whole site. A Review finding needs a decision; a Blocked finding should be addressed before the page moves forward. Coverage findings mean the check is incomplete, not that the page passed.
Next action
How to resolve it
Confirm the consolidation is intentional; otherwise use a self-referencing canonical.
Reference
- Issue code
cross_canonical- Category
- Structure
- Default severity
- review
- Stable docs URL
/docs/rules/cross-canonical/