What it is
Schema and Google support evolve, and deprecated types or properties may be ignored, HowTo and FAQ rich results, for example, have been scaled back. I keep markup current. Obsolete schema in use. May be ignored. Update to current schema. Low. Direct.
Why does deprecated types/properties matter for AI search?
May be ignored.
How do you fix it?
Update to current schema.
How do you find it on your site?
- Check your types and properties against current schema.org and Google support.
- Flag deprecated or no-longer-supported ones.
- Update or remove them.
- Re-test for current eligibility.
Which ranking and citation factors does it touch?
Deprecated markup may do nothing or be dropped. Keeping it current preserves whatever eligibility remains.
What is the impact?
Low. Direct.
What is the evidence?
Use current, supported markup. Google Search Central, Structured data markup that Google Search supports
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Frequently asked questions about deprecated types/properties
What does "Deprecated types/properties" mean?
Obsolete schema in use.
How do you fix deprecated types/properties?
Update to current schema.