What is a schema.org validator?

A schema.org validator checks whether a website's structured data markup follows schema.org specifications correctly. It verifies JSON-LD, Microdata, and RDFa markup to ensure search engines like Google can read and use the data for rich results.

What is JSON-LD and why does it matter for SEO?

JSON-LD (JavaScript Object Notation for Linked Data) is Google's preferred format for structured data markup. It allows search engines to understand your content's context, enabling rich results like star ratings, FAQs, breadcrumbs, and product details in search results.

What schema types does SchemaScan validate?

SchemaScan validates 10 high-impact schema types: Organization, WebSite with SearchAction, BreadcrumbList, Article/BlogPosting, FAQPage, Product, AggregateRating/Review, Person/Author, HowTo, and JSON-LD syntax validity.

Is SchemaScan free to use?

Yes, SchemaScan is completely free to use with no account or login required. Simply paste any public URL to get an instant schema audit score and structured data report.

How do I fix schema.org errors on my website?

After scanning your URL, SchemaScan identifies missing or broken schema types and provides plain-English fix instructions for each issue. Enter your email address to receive a detailed fix-it report with specific recommendations for your site.

Content

Article & BlogPosting Schema

Validate Article JSON-LD and generate correct markup for Google Top Stories, news carousels, and content rich results.

Rich result type

Validate your Article schema

Enter your URL to check if your Article markup is correct and eligible for rich results.

Required fields

headline
author.name
datePublished
image

Recommended fields

dateModified
publisher
description
url

Common Article schema errors

✗Missing author.name — Google requires a named author
✗datePublished not in ISO 8601 format (YYYY-MM-DD)
✗image missing or not a full URL
✗headline over 110 characters

Generate Article schema

Fill in the fields below to generate valid JSON-LD you can paste directly into your page.

Headline*

Author name*

Author URL

Date published*

Date modified

Featured image URL*

Publisher name

Publisher logo URL

Description

Article URL

Article schema — frequently asked questions

What's the difference between Article and BlogPosting?

BlogPosting is a subtype of Article specifically for blog content. Both work for rich results — use BlogPosting for blog posts and Article for news or editorial content.

Is Article schema required for Google News?

Yes — Article schema with valid author, datePublished, and image is required for Google News inclusion and Top Stories carousel eligibility.

Does Article schema help with E-E-A-T?

Yes — linking the author field to a Person schema with credentials and sameAs social profiles is one of the strongest E-E-A-T signals available.

Other schema types

E-commerceProductProduct snippets, Google Shopping Rich ResultsFAQPageFAQ dropdowns in SERP BrandingOrganizationKnowledge Panel, logo in search Local SEOLocalBusinessLocal Knowledge Panel, Google Maps NavigationBreadcrumbListBreadcrumb trails in SERP Rich ResultsHowToStep-by-step rich results

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