Article Schema Generator
Generate Article structured data for blog posts, news articles, and guides. Includes author, dates, image, publisher, and main entity URL.
Add headline and author
The basics every article needs.
Set dates and publisher
Publication date is required.
Optional image and description
Help Google show rich previews.
Article details
Why blog posts benefit from Article schema
Article schema tells Google more than just "this is a page". It declares the headline, author, dates, image, and structure of the content. This information powers Google Discover feeds, Top Stories carousels, news rich results, and AI search summaries.
Image best practices
- Use absolute URLs: https://yoursite.com/image.jpg, not /image.jpg.
- High resolution: Minimum 1200 pixels wide.
- Aspect ratios: Provide 16:9, 4:3 and 1:1 versions for maximum compatibility.
Frequently asked questions
Article vs NewsArticle vs BlogPosting — which one?
Article is the safe choice and works for both blog and news. Use NewsArticle only if you produce time-sensitive news content. BlogPosting is fine for blogs but has narrower support.
Do I need to add author URL or email?
Optional but helpful. Author with sameAs link to social profiles strengthens E-E-A-T (Expertise, Authority, Trust).
Should dateModified be the same as datePublished?
If you have not updated the article, yes. If you have, set dateModified to the latest update date.
What if I have multiple authors?
Use an array of Person objects. Most generators do single author; you can manually convert author into an array.
Will adding Article schema get me into Google News?
No, that requires publisher registration. But Article schema is required for Top Stories and helps Google understand your content type.