FAQPage Schema

FAQPage schema is structured data markup that identifies content as question-and-answer pairs. Pages with FAQPage schema earn AI citations at approximately 3x the rate of unstructured pages for question-based queries because each Q&A pair maps directly to a potential fan-out sub-query, making the content immediately parseable without inference.

When and How to Use FAQPage Schema

Apply FAQPage schema to any page containing genuine questions and answers: FAQ sections, glossary entries structured as Q&A, and support documentation. Each mainEntity should contain one question and one answer. The answer should be a complete, self-contained response (an atom) that makes sense when extracted without surrounding context. Do not use FAQPage schema for content that is not genuinely structured as questions and answers, as misuse degrades trust signals. Limit to 5 to 10 Q&A pairs per page for optimal crawl efficiency.

For the complete schema implementation framework, see the Generative Engine Optimization guide.