Use documented markup
Choose structured data that accurately represents visible page content and validate it against Google’s guidance.
Structured data · AI-search reference
Structured data for AI search: validate the markup you already need
Structured data helps Search understand eligible page information when it follows the documented markup requirements. It is not special AI schema.
Direct answer
Keep the search question explicit.
Google does not require special structured data for AI Overviews or AI Mode. Use valid, relevant documented markup where it fits the page; it does not guarantee an AI result.
Reference guide
Concepts and evidence boundaries.
Avoid special-schema claims
There is no special AI schema requirement for Google AI features.
Do not convert eligibility into a promise
Valid markup does not guarantee rich results, AI feature inclusion, traffic, or ranking.
Primary sources
Official guidance reviewed 2026-08-16.
AI features and your website
Google Search Central. Platform guidance can change; recheck the source before acting.
Introduction to structured data
Google Search Central. Platform guidance can change; recheck the source before acting.
Related guides
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GEO guide
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Questions
What this reference does not promise.
Does AI search need special schema?
No. Google states no special schema is required for its AI features.
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