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Open Graph Meta Tags

profile:gender

Learn how to use the profile:gender meta tag to improve your site.

Specifies the gender of the individual to whom the profile page belongs. Mainly used for social media platforms and search engines to better understand the content of the page.

Code Examples

<meta property="profile:gender" content="male" />
Correctly identifies the profile gender as male, improving content relevance for searches and social sharing.
<meta property="profile:gender" content="female" />
Correctly identifies the profile gender as female, enhancing content personalization and search accuracy.
<meta property="profile:gender" content="man" />
Uses an incorrect value ("man") for gender specification, potentially leading to misrepresentation or indexing issues.
<meta property="profile:gender" content="" />
Leaves the gender property empty, missing an opportunity to provide specific data for content personalization and accurate indexing.

Recommendations

  • Consistent Usage
    Ensure the value is consistent across all profile pages, aiding in more accurate representation and search results.
  • Correct Syntax
    Use either "male", "female", or "unspecified" to indicate gender. Incorrect values may lead to improper representation or indexing by social platforms and search engines.

Related Documentation

Related Meta Tags

Defines the first name of a person in the context of social media profiles or web applications that integrate social media information. It helps in personalizing user experience and content sharing.

<meta property="profile:first_name" content="John">
Specifies a standard first name using common alphabet characters.

Specifies the gender of the individual to whom the profile page belongs. Mainly used for social media platforms and search engines to better understand the content of the page.

<meta property="profile:gender" content="male">
Correctly identifies the profile gender as male, improving content relevance for searches and social sharing.

Defines the last name of the individual whose profile the web page represents. Primarily used by social media platforms and search engines to enhance content discovery and connectivity.

<meta property="profile:last_name" content="Doe">
Properly capitalized last name that ensures clear identification and matches the conventional presentation of names.

Specify the username of the profile the web page is about. This tag is crucial for social media platforms to appropriately attribute content.

<meta property="profile:username" content="@exampleuser">
Specifies a social media username associated with the profile content of the page, making it easier for platforms to link content correctly.