1.8 URL structure & internationalisationMediumInferred

hreflang missing x-default

What it is

No fallback for unmatched locales.

Why it matters

Users outside listed locales get no defined default.

How to fix it

Add an x-default annotation.

Impact

Low-medium. Inferred.

Evidence

Provide x-default for unmatched users. Google Search Central, Tell Google about localized versions (hreflang)