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Article Schema
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Generate valid Article JSON-LD structured data for blog posts, news articles, and web content. Add author, publisher, and date metadata for Google rich results.

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Article details Step 1 of 2
Basic information
Choose the type that best fits your content.
Max 110 characters — this is your article title.
Must be at least 1200×630px for Google rich results. Use the full URL.
Author
Author details
Publisher
Publisher details
Article URL
Paste output into your <head> tag
JSON-LD Output · Ready to paste 

  







  
How to use

  

    
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Fill in article details
Enter your headline, author, publisher, and dates above.

    
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Generate the code
Click "Generate Schema" to produce valid JSON-LD markup instantly.

    
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Paste in <head>
Copy and paste the output inside the <head> tag of your article page.

    
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Validate & publish
Test with Google's Rich Results Test, then publish your page.

  







  
What is Article Schema Markup?

  
Article schema (officially Article, BlogPosting, or NewsArticle structured data) is JSON-LD code added to your webpage that tells Google who wrote an article, when it was published, who published it, and what it covers. Google uses this to display enhanced listings in search results, including author bylines, publication dates, and article previews.

  
It's especially important for blog posts, news articles, and how-to guides. Adding article schema is one of the quickest wins for content publishers; it takes under 2 minutes with this tool and can meaningfully improve how your content appears in Google News, Discover, and regular search results.


  
Which article type should I choose?

  
The right type depends on your content. BlogPosting is for personal blog articles and general web writing. NewsArticle is for journalism, press releases, and breaking news. TechArticle is best for technical documentation, developer guides, and tutorials. Use the general Article type when none of the others fit precisely.


  
Does Article schema improve SEO?

  
Article schema doesn't directly change your ranking position, but it gives Google richer information about your content, which can improve eligibility for enhanced features. Pages with article schema are more likely to appear in Google News carousels, Top Stories boxes, and Discover feeds, all of which can dramatically increase traffic beyond standard organic search.


  

    Tip: Always keep your date Modified field updated when you revise an article. Google uses this to determine content freshness, which can influence rankings and Discover eligibility.
  







  
How to Validate Article Schema Markup

  
After generating your schema, always validate it before publishing. Follow these 4 steps:

  

    

      
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Generate your schema

      
Fill in your article details above, click Generate Schema, and copy the output.

    

    

      
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Open Schema Markup Validator

      
Go to Schema Markup Validator and click the "Validate" tab.

    

    

      
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Paste & run the test

      
Paste your JSON-LD and run the test. Google shows whether it's valid and eligible for rich results.

    

    

      
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Fix errors & publish

      
Fix any errors, re-test, then paste the code into your page's <head> tag and publish.

    

  







  
Common Article Schema Mistakes to Avoid

  
These are the most frequent reasons Article schema fails to generate rich results:

  

    

      
❌ Missing author information

      
Google requires a valid author name for Article rich results. Always include the author field with a real person or organisation name.

    

    

      
❌ Headline too long

      
Google recommends keeping headlines under 110 characters. Longer headlines may be truncated or cause validation warnings.

    

    

      
❌ Wrong image dimensions

      
For Article rich results, images must be at least 1200px wide with a minimum aspect ratio of 16:9. Small or portrait images will be rejected.

    

    

      
❌ Outdated dateModified

      
Not updating dateModified when you revise content misses a key freshness signal. Always update this field when you make meaningful changes.

    

    

      
❌ Schema doesn't match content

      
The headline and description in your schema must match the visible content on the page. Mismatches are a policy violation and can lead to manual actions.

    

    

      
❌ Wrong article type

      
Using NewsArticle for a blog post or TechArticle for a news story sends mixed signals. Pick the type that most accurately describes your content.

    

  







  
Frequently Asked Questions about Article Schema

  


    

      
      
Yes. Article schema is actively supported and used by Google for News carousels, Top Stories, and Discover feeds. It's one of the most impactful schema types for content publishers and bloggers. Google specifically recommends it for any page with a clearly defined article, author, and publication date.

    


    

      
      
All three are valid types that extend the base Article schema. BlogPosting is for personal blog content and general web articles. NewsArticle is for journalism, press releases, and time-sensitive reporting. TechArticle is for technical documentation and developer content. Use the most specific type that fits your content. Google may use this to determine eligibility for specific features.

    


    

      
      
Article schema is a requirement for Google News eligibility, but not the only factor. Your site also needs to be approved for Google News (via Google Search Console), publish original reporting, and follow Google's publisher policies. Using the News Article schema correctly is a prerequisite; without it, your pages cannot be considered for news features regardless of content quality.

    


    

      
      
Yes, indirectly. Article schema enables richer presentations in Google Search, including thumbnail images in Top Stories, author bylines, and publication dates next to your listing. These visual elements make listings more prominent and trustworthy, which consistently leads to higher click-through rates compared to bare blue links.

    


    

      
      
Yes, the Article schema should be added to every individual article or blog post page. Each page needs its own unique schema with the correct headline, date, author, and URL for that specific post. Homepage and category pages should not have Article schema.

    


  







  
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