Structure rule
Invalid canonical
The canonical value is not a valid URL or site-relative path.
Last updated
Trigger
When this rule appears
canonical fails URL validation.
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
Use a valid canonical URL or remove the field until the intended canonical is known.
Reference
- Issue code
invalid_canonical- Category
- Structure
- Default severity
- review
- Stable docs URL
/docs/rules/invalid-canonical/