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Problem:
You are trying to resolve hreflang conflicts within the page source code and are seeing errors in Google Search Console or Semrush related to hreflang.

Solution:
We recommend excluding query parameters from hreflang tags for optimal SEO performance. Here are the steps you should follow:
1. Ensure hreflang tags point to the canonical versions of pages, intentionally excluding query parameters to avoid confusion for search engines.
2. This approach helps prevent duplicate content issues and improves search engine indexing by helping search engines recognize the primary version of each page.
3. Verify that the canonical tags on your pages correctly point to the main site without query parameters. You can check this by viewing the page source and looking for the canonical link tag.
For more detailed guidance, please refer to the following resources:

• WPML Forum Discussion on Hreflang and Query Strings
• WPML Forum on Self-Referencing Href Links
• Adido Digital on Checking Canonical Tags
• Yoast's Ultimate Guide to Hreflang

If the solution provided here becomes irrelevant due to updates or does not apply to your specific case, we highly recommend checking related known issues at WPML Known Issues, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If issues persist, please open a new support ticket.