Title: Structured Data for Schema.org Author: Phil Published: March 11, 2026 Last modified: March 12, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/structured-data-for-schema-org/assets/banner-772x250.jpg?rev =3481507) ![](https://ps.w.org/structured-data-for-schema-org/assets/icon-128x128.gif?rev= 3480696) # Structured Data for Schema.org By [Phil](https://profiles.wordpress.org/philstudio/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/structured-data-for-schema-org.1.0.12.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/structured-data-for-schema-org/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/structured-data-for-schema-org/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/structured-data-for-schema-org/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/structured-data-for-schema-org/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/structured-data-for-schema-org/) ## Description Structured Data for Schema.org helps you add valid Schema.org markup to your WordPress content. This improves how search engines understand your content and **may qualify for Google Rich Snippets** (depending on schema type and page structure). #### Supported Schema Types * **HowTo** — Step-by-step tutorials (Google Rich Result eligible, 1 per page recommended) * **FAQPage** — Questions & Answers (Google Rich Result eligible, 1 per page limit enforced) * **ItemList** — Ordered/unordered lists (Google Rich Result eligible) * **CreativeWork** — General content (SEO only, no Rich Result) #### Important: Google Rich Results Not all schema types guarantee Rich Snippets. Google has specific requirements: * **HowTo:** Best results with ONE main tutorial per page * **FAQPage:** Only ONE FAQPage schema per page is eligible for Rich Results (plugin enforces this) * **ItemList:** Works well for top-10 lists, product collections * **CreativeWork:** Helps SEO but does not trigger Rich Results This plugin generates **valid Schema.org markup**. Rich Result eligibility depends on your content structure and Google’s algorithms. ### Usage #### HowTo Schema ``` [schema type="HowTo" name="How to Draw a Rune" time="5M"] Step 1: Clear your mind Step 2: Focus on your question Step 3: Click the daisy [/schema] ``` #### FAQPage Schema Use `|` to separate questions and answers (one Q&A per line): ``` [schema type="FAQPage" name="Rune FAQ"] What are runes? | Ancient Germanic alphabet symbols How do I use them? | Focus on a question and draw randomly When should I draw? | When you need guidance [/schema] ``` For schema-only output (no visible HTML), add `hidden="1"`: ``` [schema type="FAQPage" name="FAQ" hidden="1"] Question 1 | Answer 1 Question 2 | Answer 2 [/schema] ``` #### ItemList Schema ``` [schema type="ItemList" name="Top 3 Runes"] Fehu - Wealth and abundance Uruz - Strength and vitality Thurisaz - Protection and power [/schema] ``` For unordered list (bullets), add `items-tag="ul"`: ``` [schema type="ItemList" name="My List" items-tag="ul"] Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 [/schema] ``` #### CreativeWork Schema ``` [schema type="CreativeWork" name="My Guide" description="A comprehensive rune guide"] Your content here... [/schema] ``` #### Attributes * `type` — Schema type: HowTo, FAQPage, ItemList, CreativeWork (default: HowTo) * `name` — Title of the schema (required for all types) * `description` — Brief description (HowTo, CreativeWork) * `time` — Duration (HowTo only, auto-converts to ISO 8601: “5M”, “1H30M”, “PT30M”) * `image` — Featured image URL (HowTo only) * `hidden` — Hide HTML output, keep schema only (values: 1, true) * `position` — Starting position for ItemList numbering (ItemList only) * `url` — URL for list items (ItemList only, applies to all items) * `items-tag` — HTML tag for ItemList: “ol” (default) or “ul” ### Developer Notes #### Classes * `SDFSO_Schema` (`includes/class-sdfso-schema.php`) — Core schema generation logic( static methods) * `SDFSO_Shortcode` (`includes/class-sdfso-shortcode.php`) — Shortcode registration and rendering #### Supported Schema Types ``` | Type | Rich Result | Limit Per Page | Required Fields | |-------------|--------------|----------------|-------------------------| | HowTo | Yes | 1 recommended | name, step[] | | FAQPage | Yes | 1 enforced | mainEntity[] | | ItemList | Yes | ∞ | name, itemListElement[] | | CreativeWork| No | ∞ | name | ``` ### License This plugin is licensed under GPLv2 or later. Copyright (C) 2026 philstudio This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version. This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details. ## Screenshots * [[ * Shortcode in Editor — Add [schema] to any post or page * [[ * Frontend Output — Clean HTML with proper Q&A formatting for FAQPage * [[ * JSON-LD in Source — Valid Schema.org markup in footer * [[ * Google Rich Results — Validation passed * [[ * Schema Validator — Validation passed ## Installation #### Using the WordPress Plugin Installer 1. Go to WordPress Dashboard Plugins Add New. 2. Search for “Schema Structured Data”. 3. Click “Install” then “Activate”. 4. Add `[schema]` shortcodes to your posts or pages. #### Manual Installation 1. Download the plugin zip file. 2. Unzip and upload to `/wp-content/plugins/structured-data-for-schema-org`. 3. Activate via Dashboard Plugins. 4. You’re ready! Add `[schema]` shortcodes to your content. ## FAQ ### Will I get a Google Rich Snippet? Schema markup **may** qualify for Rich Snippets, but Google has specific requirements: * **HowTo:** Use ONE per page for best results * **FAQPage:** Only ONE per page is eligible (plugin enforces this limit) * **ItemList:** Works well for ranked lists * **CreativeWork:** SEO benefit only, no Rich Result Valid schema improves how Google understands your content, but Rich Results depend on content quality, page structure, and Google’s algorithms. ### Can I use multiple shortcodes on one page? Yes, but with limitations: * **HowTo:** Multiple allowed, but Google may only show one as Rich Result * **FAQPage:** Only the FIRST one is processed (Google limit enforced by plugin) * **ItemList:** Multiple allowed * **CreativeWork:** Multiple allowed ### How do I verify the schema is working? 1. Publish your page 2. Visit [Google Rich Results Test](https://search.google.com/test/rich-results) 3. Enter your page URL 4. Check for detected schema types For syntax validation, use [Schema Validator](https://validator.schema.org/). ### Why does FAQPage only work once per page? Google explicitly states that only **one FAQPage schema per page** is eligible for Rich Results. This plugin enforces that limit to prevent invalid markup and improve your chances of getting a Rich Result. ### What is the Q|A format for FAQPage? Each line should contain a question and answer separated by a pipe character (`|`): ``` Question 1 | Answer 1 Question 2 | Answer 2 Question 3 | Answer 3 ``` The plugin automatically parses this format and generates proper FAQ schema markup. ### Can I hide the HTML output but keep the schema? Yes! Add `hidden="1"` to any shortcode: ``` [schema type="FAQPage" name="FAQ" hidden="1"] Question | Answer [/schema] ``` This outputs the JSON-LD schema without visible HTML on the page. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “Structured Data for Schema.org” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Phil ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/philstudio/) [Translate “Structured Data for Schema.org” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/structured-data-for-schema-org) ### Interested in development? 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