SEO
FAQ / HowTo structured data
Schema is still valid; rich results aren't. Google removed HowTo rich results in late 2023 and restricted FAQ rich results to government / health sites in mid-2023. Mark up if it helps AI search; don't expect SERP enhancements.
What it is
schema.org `FAQPage` and `HowTo` types — JSON-LD structured data describing Q&A or step-by-step content. Both were Google rich-result types until 2023: HowTo rich results were fully removed in September 2023; FAQ rich results were restricted to `well-known, authoritative websites that are government-focused or health-focused`.
Why it matters
The schema is still parsed by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Bing, and still helps with knowledge-graph signals — so adding it isn't wasted. But anyone running a 2022-era SEO checklist expecting FAQ stars in Google SERPs is shipping markup for a feature that no longer exists. Calibrate expectations.
Who it applies to
Sites with substantial Q&A or instructional content — gov / health for FAQ rich results, others for general AI/structured-data signal.
How WQI scores it
Web Quality Index considers this standard satisfied when the supporting factor passes.
| # | Factor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | FAQ / HowTo schema (where applicable) | planned |
0 of 1 supporting factors are currently collected. Sites where the remaining 1 haven't been measured will show as partial or unknown on this standard until the data lands.
Related standards
- See also
- Schema.org , Breadcrumbs