What is the difference between STRONG and B tag?

By Arabind TK
January 30, 2026

Question

What is the difference between the STRONG and B tag?

Answer

The <strong> tag adds semantic importance to text, while the
<b> tag is used only for visual bold styling without added meaning.

Example


<strong>Important text</strong>
<b>Bold text</b>

Arabind TK

Arabind TK is the CEO of Hexeam Software Solutions LLP and a passionate web development expert with over 14 years of experience. Specializing in WordPress and PHP frameworks, Arabind has been at the forefront of delivering scalable, high-performance web applications. Through WPDeveloperTips, he shares practical insights, tips, and real-world solutions to help developers and businesses make the most of modern web technologies.

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