Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article
TL;DR Summary of Google’s Removal of Deprecated Structured Data Types from Search Console
Google is eliminating support for six deprecated structured data types in Search Console starting September 9, 2024. These types include Course Info, Claim Review, Estimated Salary, Learning Video, Special Announcement, and Vehicle Listing, while Book Actions remains supported. The data will no longer appear in rich result reports, the Rich Result Test, or Search appearance filters, but API support continues until December 2025. Users exporting bulk data should update queries to handle upcoming NULL values.
Optimixed’s Overview: Understanding Google’s Phase-Out of Legacy Structured Data Types in Search Console
Background on the Structured Data Deprecation
Earlier this year, Google announced the deprecation of seven structured data types used to enhance search result appearances. As of September 9, 2024, six of these types are being removed from key Search Console features, impacting how site owners track and validate rich results.
Details of the Removal
- Removed Types: Course Info, Claim Review, Estimated Salary, Learning Video, Special Announcement, Vehicle Listing
- Exception: Book Actions remains supported for now
- Search Console Impact: These data types will no longer appear in rich result reporting, the Rich Result Test tool, or Search appearance filters.
- API Support: Continues until December 2025, providing a transition period for developers and analysts.
Implications for SEO and Data Management
Google clarified that the removal is due to these structured data types no longer being displayed in Google Search results. Site owners and SEO professionals should:
- Update any Search Console queries and filters that rely on these deprecated types to avoid errors or missing data.
- Prepare for NULL values in bulk exports from October 1, 2025, requiring adjustments in data processing workflows.
- Monitor the continued support of Book Actions for any future changes.
Conclusion
This change signals Google’s focus on current, relevant structured data that improves user experience in search results. Staying updated and adapting SEO tools and reporting methods will be essential for maintaining accurate performance insights.
