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Learn how this may impact your website.","keywords":["Deprecated","Google","Google Update","Market News","Search Feature","Sitelinks","Sitelinks Search Box"],"articleBody":"On October 21, 2024, Google announced that it will be officially deprecating the sitelinks search box feature. Originally launched over a decade ago, this feature allowed users to search within a specific website directly from the main Google search results page.\n\nHowever, as Google shared, \u201cusage has dropped\u201d over the years, and as a result, the sitelinks search box will be retired globally on November 21, 2024. This change applies across all countries and languages, removing the familiar internal search functionality from the search results.\nIt\u2019s important to note that this change does not affect regular sitelinks\u2014those grouped links from the same domain displayed beneath a main search result. Only the sitelinks search box functionality is being removed at this time.\nFor many organizations that focused on enhancing internal site search, this change marks a notable shift. It\u2019s particularly relevant for organizations that have invested in developing their on-site search functionality with the aim of attracting more direct engagement through Google\u2019s sitelinks search box.\nFor Schema App\u2019s customers, this update may bring mixed feelings, especially since some have found it to be a valuable asset in increasing site engagement and conversions.\nKey Points From Google\u2019s Announcement\nGoogle\u2019s deprecation of the sitelinks search box includes several notable details:\nGlobal Removal: This change will affect all languages, countries, and regions.\nNo Ranking Impact: The sitelinks search box removal will not impact search rankings or other sitelinks in the search results.\nStructured Data Still Appropriate: Although the sitelinks search box markup will no longer trigger a visual element in search results, Google confirmed that leaving unsupported markup will not result in errors in Search Console or affect site performance.\nImpact on Search Console: After November 21, 2024, Google will remove the sitelinks search box report from Search Console and the markup highlight from its Rich Results Test tool.\nWhat This Means for Your Website\nThis announcement may leave site owners wondering what steps to take. Should we remove the sitelinks search box markup, or leave it? Here\u2019s what we recommend:\nNo Need to Rush Removal: Since Google clarified that leaving the sitelinks search box structured data won\u2019t cause errors in Search Console, removing it isn\u2019t an urgent requirement. Unsupported structured data will not trigger errors or warnings.\nConsider Long-Term Structured Data Strategy: With the sitelinks search box gone, this is a good time to look at other structured data opportunities. Organizations can benefit from deploying comprehensive Schema Markup on their site to improve search visibility and highlight key information. Other structured data features, such as Product and Review snippets, remain supported and can help drive additional engagement.\nSchema App\u2019s Recommended Plan of Action\nWhile Google\u2019s use of Schema Markup to power specific features may change to better match user behavior and intent, maintaining accurate and high-quality Schema Markup remains essential. By implementing meaningful, semantic Schema Markup, you can continue to strengthen your Content Knowledge Graph, creating contextual connections between entities across your site. This enhances visibility beyond individual search features.\nThis strategy is reflective of the advice we offered after Google\u2019s deprecation of FAQ rich results. Even when a specific rich result is removed, we encourage our customers to maintain structured data where it adds value, as it can support other search features or applications that leverage this data.\nFor instance, while sitelinks search box will soon be gone, Google is simultaneously introducing new Schema Types, like ShippingService for eCommerce sites, emphasizing that structured data remains integral to their ecosystem. By continuing to mark up your site\u2019s content thoughtfully, you can stay agile as search evolves.\nSchema App is Here to Help You Stay Agile as Search Evolves\nAs Google retires the sitelinks search box, it\u2019s a reminder for all of us in digital marketing to remain agile. Schema App is here to help our Enterprise Customers continue leveraging structured data to support search engine understanding and visibility, regardless of which features Google chooses to keep, change, or remove.\nWant to Discuss How This Impacts Your Site?\nOur team at Schema App is here to guide you through any changes and keep you informed about the best Schema Markup strategies to use going forward.\nTo our valued customers, if you have any questions about how this change may affect your site, please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to your Customer Success Manager. We\u2019re here to help you navigate these updates and ensure your Schema Markup strategy continues to support your goals.\nFor those who aren\u2019t yet customers but are interested in learning more about our end-to-end Schema Markup and Knowledge Graph solutions, we invite you to get in touch with us here. Let\u2019s explore how Schema App can help you build a powerful, adaptable search presence.\nWant to stay up to date on the evolving search landscape? Follow us on LinkedIn!Follow Us\n \nAndrea Badder Content and SEO Manager Andrea Badder is the Content and SEO Manager at Schema App. She creates educational content that helps marketing teams understand how structured data and Content Knowledge Graphs drive visibility and accuracy in search and AI. Prior to joining Schema App, Andrea worked as a brand strategist and copywriter at a marketing agency. 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