Google has officially removed FAQ rich results from Search, and honestly… this was coming for a while now.
If you’ve worked in SEO even a little, you probably remember when FAQ dropdowns were everywhere in Google results. Almost every blog had them. And for a time, they actually helped pages stand out.
But now, Google has fully deprecated the feature.
What Exactly Changed?
Google confirmed that FAQ rich results stopped appearing in Search starting May 2026.
The company will also remove:
- FAQ search appearance reporting
- Rich Results Test support
- Search Console API support for FAQ rich results
Search Console reporting ends in June 2026, while API support will fully disappear in August.
So basically… the visual FAQ feature is gone.
Can You Still Use FAQ Schema?
Yes.
This is the part many people are confused about.
Google says the Google FAQ schema can still remain on your pages. It won’t create errors or hurt rankings. But it also won’t generate visible FAQ dropdowns in Search anymore.
So the markup itself is still valid.
The rich result feature is what’s disappearing.
Why Did Google Remove FAQ Rich Results?
Google didn’t give an official reason, which honestly makes this more interesting.
But if you look back, the removal actually started years ago. In 2023, Google already reduced FAQ rich results for most websites and limited them mainly to government and health sites.
Now it looks like Google is ending the feature completely, even for those sites.
A lot of SEO professionals think the search results have become overcrowded with repetitive FAQs. And honestly… they kinda did.
Does FAQ Structured Data Still Matter for SEO?
This is where things get a little mixed.
Even though FAQ structured data no longer creates rich results, many SEO teams are still keeping it on pages. Why? Because structured content may still help search engines and AI systems understand page information more clearly.
Google hasn’t confirmed that the FAQ schema helps AI search directly. But many content creators still see value in keeping structured data clean and organized.
So right now, most sites are not rushing to remove it.
What Should Website Owners Do Now?
Honestly… not much urgently.
You can:
- Keep FAQ schema on your pages
- Remove it if you want cleaner code
- Update Search Console API workflows if needed
But don’t expect FAQ dropdowns to return in Google Search.
That chapter is basically over now.
Final Thoughts
For years, FAQ rich results were one of the easiest ways to get extra visibility in search results.
Now Google is moving away from them completely.
And honestly, this feels like part of a bigger shift where Google wants cleaner search pages and less repetitive SERP features.
So if your SEO strategy depended heavily on FAQ rich results… yeah, it’s probably time to rethink that approach.
