Article Schema Generator
An article schema generator is a tool that writes schema.org Article structured data in JSON-LD. It collects…
Free how to schema generator
Turn step by step instructions into valid schema.org HowTo JSON-LD.
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JSON-LD code
Google no longer shows HowTo rich results. This code is valid schema.org markup that describes your steps clearly. Only mark up steps visible on the page.
The free how to schema generator runs in your browser, needs no sign-up and never sends what you type anywhere.
Quick answer
This how to schema generator turns your steps, tools, supplies, time and cost into HowTo JSON-LD. Be aware that Google stopped showing HowTo rich results in 2023, so the markup will not add steps to Google results. It is still valid schema.org that describes instructions in a machine readable way. Mark up only steps shown on the page.
What is a how to schema generator?
A how to schema generator is a tool that writes schema.org HowTo structured data. Each line you type becomes a numbered HowToStep, and total time in minutes is converted to an ISO 8601 duration such as PT10M.
How do you use the How To Schema Generator?
- Enter the guide title, description, page URL and main image.
- Add total time in minutes and an optional cost with currency.
- List tools and supplies, one per line.
- Write each step as Short name | instruction.
- Copy the code and check it in the Schema Markup Validator.
Does Google still show HowTo rich results?
No. Google announced in August 2023 that it would stop showing HowTo rich results, and they no longer appear. Google said sites do not need to rush to remove the markup. Read the Google Search Central announcement.
Is HowTo schema still worth adding?
Only if it is cheap to maintain. It will not earn a rich result in Google, but it is valid schema.org that describes steps for any system that reads structured data. Clear headings and numbered lists on the page matter more.
How do I write totalTime in HowTo schema?
Use an ISO 8601 duration: PT10M is 10 minutes and PT1H30M is 1 hour 30 minutes. This tool converts the minutes you enter, so 90 becomes PT1H30M automatically.
Quick reference
| Property | What it holds | Example |
|---|---|---|
| name | Title of the instructions | How to Submit a Sitemap |
| step | Ordered HowToStep items | name plus text |
| totalTime | ISO 8601 duration | PT10M |
| tool / supply | Things you use or use up | Search Console account |
| estimatedCost | MonetaryAmount | 0 USD |
Worked example
Example
Example: a 4 step guide on submitting a sitemap with total time 10 minutes produces HowTo JSON-LD with totalTime PT10M, one HowToTool, one HowToSupply and four HowToStep items numbered 1 to 4 that link to #step1 to #step4.
Frequently asked questions
Why did Google remove HowTo rich results?
Google said in August 2023 that it was simplifying search results and reducing these features. HowTo rich results were first limited to desktop and then removed completely. The markup is still valid schema.org.
Will HowTo markup hurt my rankings now?
No. Google said there is no need to rush to remove HowTo markup. It simply has no visible effect in Google results, and you can drop it whenever you next edit the page.
Should I use HowTo schema on recipes?
No. Recipes have their own Recipe type with ingredients, cooking time and nutrition, which Google still supports. Use HowTo only for non recipe instructions such as repairs, setups or crafts.
Do the step anchors need to exist on the page?
If you keep the step URLs, add matching id attributes such as id="step1" to each step heading so the links work. Otherwise delete the url lines before publishing the code.
Is there a better way to win visibility for how to content?
Write clear numbered steps in HTML with descriptive headings, short sentences and images per step. Well structured content can appear in featured snippets and AI answers without any HowTo markup.
How do I check HowTo markup?
Since Google no longer reports HowTo as a rich result, use the Schema Markup Validator at validator.schema.org to confirm the JSON-LD parses and the types are correct.
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