JSON-LD vs Microdata vs RDFa: Which Schema Markup Standard to Choose

Published: 2026-02-21 | Read Time: 6 min read

Compare the three major Schema.org structured data formats—JSON-LD, Microdata, and RDFa—and learn why Google strongly recommends JSON-LD for search markup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use JSON-LD for rich snippet features like FAQs, Articles, and Products?

Yes! Google supports JSON-LD for virtually all rich search features including FAQPage, Article, Organization, Product, LocalBusiness, and BreadcrumbList.