Multiple Title Tags
- December 7, 2025
Quick Reference
Element Code: ON-019
Issue: Page contains more than one title tag in the head
Impact: Browsers use first title, but creates invalid HTML and potential issues
Fix: Remove duplicate title tags, ensure only one exists
Detection: Screaming Frog, HTML validation, View Source
What Is This Issue?
HTML specification requires exactly one title tag per document. Multiple title tags create invalid HTML and can cause unpredictable behavior across browsers and search engines. Browsers typically use the first title tag, but this creates ambiguity.
Common Causes
- Plugin conflicts in WordPress
- Theme and plugin both outputting title
- Manual title plus CMS-generated title
- Malformed HTML from page builders
How to Fix This Issue
- View Source: Search for all title tags
- Identify Sources: Which components generate each title?
- Remove Duplicates: Configure plugins/themes to use single title source
- WordPress: Many themes support "title-tag" feature; use only one method
TL;DR (The Simple Version)
Your page has more than one title tag. This is invalid HTML. Find the source of each title tag (usually conflicting plugins or themes) and fix it so only one title tag exists.
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