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📰 Article Schema Validator – Validate Article Structured Data with SchemaValidator.org

Validate Article schema for Google News, rich results, and enhanced search visibility.

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Test any URL and see markup as Google crawlers do • Complete schema detection

Why Use Article Schema Validator?

Article schema markup is essential for blog posts, news articles, and long-form content to appear in Google News, rich snippets, and knowledge panels. Our Article schema validator ensures your article markup meets Google's requirements for maximum visibility. Test your JSON-LD, Microdata, or RDFa article markup to verify Rich Results eligibility, check for required fields, and identify issues before they affect your search rankings.

✓ Validate Article schema for Google News and Rich Results

✓ Check required fields like headline, datePublished, and author

✓ Ensure proper image, description, and content markup

How to Use Article Schema Validator Tool?

Follow these simple steps to validate your Article schema

1️⃣ Paste Your Content

Enter your article URL, HTML code, or JSON-LD markup in the validator above

2️⃣ Click Validate

Our tool will analyze your schema against Google's requirements

3️⃣ Review & Fix

See detailed results with error explanations and quick fix recommendations

Common Article Schema Issues

Most frequent issues that prevent Google News and Rich Results eligibility

⚠️ Top Schema Errors & Quick Fixes

1

Missing headline

Required: headline field is mandatory. Example: "headline": "Breaking News in Technology"

2

Invalid datePublished format

Error: Date must be ISO 8601 format. Example: "datePublished": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z"

3

Missing or inaccessible image

Fix: Use high-quality images at least 800x600px and ensure they're publicly accessible

4

Author not properly defined

Error: Author must be either Person or Organization. Example: "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "John Doe" }

5

Missing dateModified

Recommended: Include when article was last updated. Format: "dateModified": "2024-01-19T14:20:00Z"

6

Description too short or missing

Improve: Description should be 50-160 characters for optimal search preview display

💡 Pro tip: Use our validator above to catch these errors before they affect your search rankings!

Article Schema Implementation Methods

JSON-LD Implementation

  • 📄Most popular and easiest method
  • ⚡No HTML structure changes needed
  • 🎯Google's recommended format
  • 🛠️Easy for CMS platforms to implement

Microdata Implementation

  • 🏷️Embedded directly in HTML elements
  • 📝Requires editing HTML structure
  • ⏰More time-consuming
  • 🔄Harder to maintain

🧩 Required vs Recommended Fields

Understand which Article schema properties are mandatory and which improve rankings

Required Fields

Must be present for schema to be valid and eligible for rich results

  • headlineArticle title
  • imageArticle thumbnail or featured image
  • datePublishedPublication date in ISO 8601 format
  • @typeMust be "Article" or "NewsArticle"

Recommended Fields

Enhance rich results and improve click-through rates

  • descriptionArticle summary or preview text
  • authorAuthor name or organization
  • dateModifiedLast update date if modified
  • publisherPublication organization details
  • articleBodyFull article text content
  • articleSectionArticle category or section

💡 Pro tip: Start with required fields to get basic eligibility, then add recommended fields for maximum visibility in Google News and rich snippets.

📋 Example Schemas (Copy-Paste Help)

Complete, ready-to-use Article schema examples for different scenarios

Minimal Valid Schema

Required fields only - gets you basic rich result eligibility

<script type="application/ld+json">
{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Article",
  "headline": "10 SEO Tips to Improve Your Website Rankings",
  "image": "https://example.com/article-image.jpg",
  "datePublished": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z",
  "author": {
    "@type": "Person",
    "name": "Jane Smith"
  }
}
</script>

Complete Recommended Schema

Full implementation with all recommended fields for maximum visibility

<script type="application/ld+json">
{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "NewsArticle",
  "headline": "Major Breakthrough in Renewable Energy Technology",
  "description": "Scientists announce revolutionary new approach to solar panel efficiency that could transform the industry",
  "image": [
    "https://example.com/article-main.jpg",
    "https://example.com/article-detail.jpg"
  ],
  "datePublished": "2024-01-18T08:00:00Z",
  "dateModified": "2024-01-19T14:20:00Z",
  "author": {
    "@type": "Person",
    "name": "John Davis",
    "url": "https://example.com/authors/john-davis"
  },
  "publisher": {
    "@type": "Organization",
    "name": "Tech News Daily",
    "logo": {
      "@type": "ImageObject",
      "url": "https://example.com/logo.png",
      "width": 250,
      "height": 60
    }
  },
  "articleSection": "Technology",
  "keywords": ["renewable energy", "solar panels", "technology"],
  "inLanguage": "en-US",
  "articleBody": "Full article text content goes here..."
}
</script>

Article Schema FAQ

Do I need Article schema for my blog posts?

Highly recommended! Article schema helps Google understand your content better, improves chances of appearing in Google News, and enables rich snippets with author and publish date information.

What are the required fields for Article schema?

At minimum, you need: headline (article title), datePublished (publication date in ISO format), author (person or organization), and image. For best results, also include description, dateModified, and articleBody.

Can I use both Article and NewsArticle?

Yes, NewsArticle is a more specific type of Article for news content. Use NewsArticle for news outlets and breaking news, Article for general blog posts and long-form content.

How do I add Article schema to my website?

Use JSON-LD format in a script tag in your HTML head. Most CMS platforms (WordPress, Medium, Ghost) have plugins that automatically add Article schema to blog posts.

Why isn't my Article schema showing in Google News?

Common issues: missing or incorrect datePublished, author not properly defined, images too small, or your site not yet approved for Google News. Ensure schema is valid, then apply for Google News consideration.

🌍 Real-World Examples (Authority)

See how major publishers implement Article schema successfully

The New York Times ↗

Leading news organization with comprehensive article markup

  • •NewsArticle type for breaking news
  • •Complete author and publisher information
  • •High-quality featured images
  • •Accurate publication dates and updates

Medium ↗

Content publishing platform with automatic schema generation

  • •Article markup for all published stories
  • •Author profile integration
  • •Publication date and reading time
  • •Multiple image support

BBC News ↗

International news source with optimized article schema

  • •NewsArticle type for news content
  • •Comprehensive metadata
  • •Author and editor information
  • •Live update support

All major publishers successfully use Article and NewsArticle schema to enhance their search visibility and news distribution.

🔗 Related Tools & Guides

Explore more schema validation tools and comprehensive guides

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Schema Validator

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📄

JSON-LD Checker

Validate JSON-LD syntax and structure

📰

NewsArticle Schema

Specialized validator for news content

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Rich Results Test

Preview how Google displays your structured data

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All Schema Types

Browse all available schema types and validators

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