Title: Extended Schema Types for SEO Author: Rede Piabanha Published: July 5, 2026 Last modified: July 5, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/extended-schema-types-for-seo/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev =3597026) ![](https://ps.w.org/extended-schema-types-for-seo/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3597026) # Extended Schema Types for SEO By [Rede Piabanha](https://profiles.wordpress.org/redepiabanha/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/extended-schema-types-for-seo.1.0.0.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/extended-schema-types-for-seo/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/extended-schema-types-for-seo/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/extended-schema-types-for-seo/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/extended-schema-types-for-seo/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/extended-schema-types-for-seo/) ## Description Extended Schema Types for SEO expands the structured data workflow of WordPress sites that use Yoast SEO. Yoast SEO already creates a strong JSON-LD graph for WordPress content. This plugin builds on that foundation by adding a much broader set of Schema.org types to the native Yoast SEO Schema controls, without replacing the Yoast SEO graph and without forcing editors to manage a separate schema selector. The goal is simple: give publishers, agencies, developers, ecommerce teams, course platforms, directories, software companies, local businesses, newsrooms, and institutional websites more precise Schema.org options inside the editorial workflow they already use. Important disclaimer: Extended Schema Types for SEO is an independent add-on designed to work with Yoast SEO. It is not developed, maintained, sponsored, endorsed, or affiliated with Yoast BV, Team Yoast, or the Yoast SEO plugin team. Yoast and Yoast SEO are trademarks of their respective owners. #### What the plugin does * Extends the native Yoast SEO Schema selectors. * Adds hundreds of Schema.org types using canonical Schema.org names such as `NewsArticle`,` HowTo`, `WebApplication`, `Product`, `VideoObject`, `LocalBusiness`, `FAQPage`, and `AnalysisNewsArticle`. * Keeps additional structured data connected to the Yoast SEO JSON-LD graph. * Shows extra fields only when the selected Schema.org type needs information that cannot be reliably inferred from WordPress or Yoast SEO. * Separates required fields from optional fields for practical schema models. * Infers common data such as title, description, URL, featured image, author, publisher, publication date, site organization, and site URL whenever possible. * Preserves the regular Yoast SEO Schema tab experience for editors. #### Why this matters Many websites publish content that is more specific than the default structured data options available in a typical SEO setup. A page may describe a course, software application, event, book, dataset, product, local business, service, recipe, job posting, podcast, video, legal document, technical reference, how-to guide, FAQ page, or specialized news article. This plugin helps you represent that content more accurately while continuing to use Yoast SEO as the main structured data engine. #### How it works The plugin extends the Schema controls shown by Yoast SEO in the post editor. Editors continue selecting schema from the native Schema tab. When the chosen Schema.org type needs additional non-inferable information, a compact field group appears below the native Yoast SEO Schema selectors. The fields are grouped as required and optional so editors can complete the most important information first. For schema types that can rely mainly on WordPress and Yoast SEO data, the plugin avoids unnecessary fields and may expose only safe generic properties such as `identifier`,` alternateName`, `sameAs`, `additionalType`, and `disambiguatingDescription`. #### Schema selection The plugin extends the following Yoast SEO controls: * Page type: native Yoast SEO choices are preserved and expanded with additional compatible options such as `MediaGallery`, `ImageGallery`, and `VideoGallery`. * Article type: native Yoast SEO choices are preserved and expanded with Article and NewsArticle descendants such as `NewsArticle`, `AnalysisNewsArticle`, `AskPublicNewsArticle`,` BackgroundNewsArticle`, `OpinionNewsArticle`, `ReportageNewsArticle`, `ReviewNewsArticle`,` APIReference`, `DiscussionForumPosting`, `LiveBlogPosting`, and `MedicalScholarlyArticle`. * Additional graph-piece types: hundreds of Schema.org types can be selected and emitted as pieces connected to the Yoast SEO graph. #### Practical schema coverage The plugin includes support for a wide range of Schema.org models, including: * Article and NewsArticle descendants. * `HowTo`, `FAQPage`, `Recipe`, `Review`, and `ClaimReview`. * `Event` and Event subtypes such as `BusinessEvent`, `ChildrensEvent`, `ComedyEvent`,` ConferenceEvent`, `CourseInstance`, `DanceEvent`, `DeliveryEvent`, `EducationEvent`,` ExhibitionEvent`, `Festival`, `FoodEvent`, `Hackathon`, `LiteraryEvent`, `MusicEvent`,` PublicationEvent`, `SaleEvent`, `ScreeningEvent`, `SocialEvent`, `SportsEvent`,` TheaterEvent`, `UserInteraction`, and `VisualArtsEvent`. * `SoftwareApplication`, `WebApplication`, `MobileApplication`, `OperatingSystem`,` RuntimePlatform`, `VideoGame`, and `SoftwareSourceCode`. * `Product`, `IndividualProduct`, `ProductCollection`, `ProductGroup`, `ProductModel`,` SomeProducts`, and `Vehicle`. * `VideoObject`, `AudioObject`, `ImageObject`, `Movie`, `TVSeries`, `TVEpisode`,` PodcastSeries`, `PodcastEpisode`, `MusicAlbum`, `MusicPlaylist`, and `MusicRecording`. * `Organization`, `LocalBusiness`, `Store`, `Restaurant`, `Hotel`, `MedicalBusiness`,` ProfessionalService`, `LegalService`, `RealEstateAgent`, `AutomotiveBusiness`,` EntertainmentBusiness`, `FoodEstablishment`, `GovernmentOffice`, `LodgingBusiness`,` SportsActivityLocation`, and `TravelAgency`. * `Course`, `EducationalOccupationalCredential`, `EducationalOccupationalProgram`,` JobPosting`, `Occupation`, `Person`, `Book`, `Audiobook`, `Dataset`, `DataCatalog`,` DefinedTerm`, `DefinedTermSet`, `Grant`, `FundingScheme`, `Legislation`, `SpecialAnnouncement`,` DigitalDocument`, `NoteDigitalDocument`, `PresentationDigitalDocument`, `SpreadsheetDigitalDocument`,` TextDigitalDocument`, and `Thesis`. #### Output model Extended Schema Types for SEO does not replace the structured data output created by Yoast SEO. It adds connected Schema.org graph pieces and links them to the WebPage node generated by Yoast SEO where possible. This helps avoid disconnected JSON-LD blocks and keeps the structured data model easier to maintain. #### Privacy This plugin does not send data to external services. It works inside WordPress and extends the structured data generated on the site. #### Important note about rich results Schema.org markup can help search engines understand a page, but it does not guarantee rich results. Rich result eligibility depends on search engine documentation, required properties, content policies, page quality, and many other factors outside this plugin. ## Installation 1. Install and activate Yoast SEO. 2. Upload the `extended-schema-types-for-seo` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` or install the ZIP file from the WordPress admin. 3. Activate **Extended Schema Types for SEO**. 4. Edit a post, page, or supported custom post type. 5. Open the Yoast SEO Schema tab. 6. Select the most appropriate Schema.org type. 7. Complete any required fields that appear below the native Yoast SEO Schema selectors. 8. Update or publish the content. ## FAQ ### Is this plugin made by Yoast? No. Extended Schema Types for SEO is an independent add-on designed to work with Yoast SEO. It is not developed, maintained, sponsored, endorsed, or affiliated with Yoast BV, Team Yoast, or the Yoast SEO plugin team. ### Does this plugin require Yoast SEO? Yes. This plugin is an extension for the Yoast SEO structured data workflow and requires the `wordpress-seo` plugin. ### Does this replace Yoast SEO schema output? No. It extends the Yoast SEO graph and connects additional Schema.org graph pieces to the Yoast SEO WebPage node. ### Does it add a separate Schema selector? No. The plugin extends the native Yoast SEO Schema selectors. Additional fields appear below those selectors only when the selected Schema.org type needs data that cannot be reliably inferred. ### Are Schema.org type names translated? No. Schema.org class and property names are displayed as exact canonical names, such as `WebApplication`, `NewsArticle`, `HowTo`, `JobPosting`, `startDate`, `validThrough`, and `applicationCategory`. ### Is NewsArticle included? Yes. `NewsArticle` is explicitly added to the Article type selector, together with practical NewsArticle descendants such as `AnalysisNewsArticle`, `AskPublicNewsArticle`,` BackgroundNewsArticle`, `OpinionNewsArticle`, `ReportageNewsArticle`, and `ReviewNewsArticle`. ### Is HowTo included? Yes. `HowTo` is available as a Schema.org type and includes dedicated fields for steps, supplies, and tools. ### Where are the additional fields shown? They are shown inside the Yoast SEO Schema tab, below the native Yoast SEO Schema selectors. ### Why do some schema types show only generic fields? Some Schema.org types can be valid with data inferred from WordPress and Yoast SEO, while others need highly context-specific properties. For those types, the plugin exposes generic Thing-level fields first instead of forcing irrelevant fields. ### Does this guarantee Google rich results? No. It outputs Schema.org JSON-LD through the Yoast SEO graph. Rich result eligibility depends on search engine rules, required properties, content policies, and page quality. ### Does this plugin call external services? No. It does not make external service calls. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “Extended Schema Types for SEO” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Rede Piabanha ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/redepiabanha/) [Translate “Extended Schema Types for SEO” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/extended-schema-types-for-seo) ### Interested in development? 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