🔗 BreadcrumbList Schema Validator & Rich Results Checker
Validate BreadcrumbList schema for Google Search and enhanced breadcrumb schema visibility.
🌐 Validate Live Websites Instantly
Test any URL and see markup as Google crawlers do • Complete schema detection
Why Use BreadcrumbList Schema Validator?
BreadcrumbList schema markup is essential for websites with hierarchical navigation to appear in Google Search with breadcrumb trails.
✓ Validate BreadcrumbList schema for Google Search
✓ Check required fields like itemListElement positions
✓ Ensure proper URL and name markup for each breadcrumb
How to Use BreadcrumbList Schema Validator Tool?
Follow these simple steps to validate your BreadcrumbList schema
Enter your URL, HTML code, or JSON-LD markup in the validator above
Our tool will analyze your schema against Google's requirements
See detailed results with error explanations and recommendations
🚨 Common BreadcrumbList Schema Issues
Most frequent issues that prevent Google Rich Results eligibility
⚠️ Top Schema Errors & Quick Fixes
Missing itemListElement or incomplete structure
Required: Each breadcrumb must have position, name, and item (URL)
Invalid position numbers
Error: Positions must start at 1 and increment sequentially
Missing URL for breadcrumb item
Required: Each item must have a valid URL
Incorrect breadcrumb names
Important: Names should match page titles for consistency
Missing first breadcrumb (home)
Recommended: Always include home/main page as first breadcrumb
URL and name mismatch
Ensure breadcrumb text matches the destination page title
💡 Pro tip: Use our validator above to catch these errors before they affect your search rankings!
BreadcrumbList Schema Implementation Methods
JSON-LD Implementation
- 📄Most popular and recommended method
- ⚡Fastest to implement and maintain
- 🎯Google's preferred format
- 🛠️Easy to update programmatically
Microdata Implementation
- 🏷️Embedded directly in HTML attributes
- 📝Requires editing HTML structure
- ⏰More time-consuming to implement
- 🔄Harder to maintain and update
🧩 Required vs Recommended Fields
Understand which BreadcrumbList schema properties are mandatory
Required Fields
Must be present for schema to be valid
- @typeMust be "BreadcrumbList"
Recommended Fields
Enhance results and improve click-through rates
- nameBreadcrumbList name/title
💡 Pro tip: Start with required fields to get basic eligibility, then add recommended fields for maximum visibility.
📋 Example Schemas (Copy-Paste Help)
Complete, ready-to-use BreadcrumbList schema examples
Minimal Valid Schema
Required fields only
<script type="application/ld+json">
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "BreadcrumbList"
}
</script>BreadcrumbList Schema FAQ
Do I need BreadcrumbList schema for my website?
Recommended! BreadcrumbList schema helps Google display navigation breadcrumbs in search results.
What are the required fields for BreadcrumbList schema?
Required: itemListElement array with position, name, and item (URL) for each breadcrumb.
How do I add BreadcrumbList schema to my website?
Use JSON-LD format in your page head. Include all hierarchical page levels.
🌍 Real-World Examples (Authority)
See how major organizations implement BreadcrumbList schema successfully
eBay ↗
E-commerce site with comprehensive breadcrumb navigation
- •Multi-level breadcrumbs
- •Dynamic URL generation
- •Category hierarchy
- •Mobile optimization
All major organizations successfully use BreadcrumbList schema to enhance their search visibility.
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🚀 Ready to Validate Your BreadcrumbList Schema?
Test your breadcrumb schema markup now and ensure Rich Results eligibility. Get detailed error reports and recommendations.
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