The Ultimate Guide to Adding FAQ Schema in WordPress Posts

Adam Gibbs

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📅 Updated: 16 October, 2025 / ⏱️ 3 min read

If you’ve conducted a search on Google and you saw a list of expandable FAQs directly below the search result for a website, you’ve seen what FAQ schema is. This rich snippet will not only enhance your results’ visuals, but it will also improve the chances for users to click on it. Putting the FAQ schema on your WordPress posts could potentially help improve visibility, assist with SEO, and ultimately improve the user experience.

In this blog, we will discuss everything about how to add FAQ schema to your WordPress site: both with plugins and without plugins. This blog will include a step-by-step tutorial for both the beginner who simply wants to use a plugin and the more advanced user who wants to add code to the post manually.

Steps to Adding FAQ Schema to Your WordPress Post

Step 1: Generate an FAQ Content

Create engaging FAQ content to address your audience’s top questions.

Step 2: Open Schema Markup Generator

Visit the Schema Markup Generator (technicalseo.com/tools/schema-markup-generator) to start creating your structured data.

Step 3: Select FAQ Schema

Choose the FAQ Schema option to structure your questions and answers.

Step 4: Add FAQs

Now, add FAQs one by one and then click “Add Question”.

Step 5: Copy the Schema Code

Once all the question is added, copy the schema code on the left side of the screen.

Step 6: Open Your Website’s Backend

Once you have copied the code, go to your website’s backend.

Step 7: Click “Theme File Editor”

If you want to add the code manually, then go to Appearanc,e then click “Theme File Editor”

Step 8: Click “header.php”

Select header.php and then select the head section of the relevant page. Then paste the schema code.

Step 9: Select Plugins

You can also use plugins to make things easier. Select Plugins and then Add New.

Step 10: Install Footer Code Manager

Search for the Header Footer Code Manager (HFCM) and then install it.

Step 11: Activate HFCM

Once installation is done, click “Activate.”

Step 12: Select “Add New Snippet.”

Open the plugin and click on “Add New Snippet.”

Step 13: Enter Details & Paste the Code

Add details and paste the code, and then update it. You can select whether you want it site-wide or for a particular page.

Step 14: Check Your Code

To check whether the code is running correctly, go to validator.schema.org. Run the particular page if you’ve implemented the code for a specific page. If you’ve implemented the code site-wide, then you can just paste the website URL and run it.

Plugin vs Manual Method: Which One Should You Choose?

Feature	Plugin Method	Manual Method
Ease of Use	Very easy, no coding needed	Requires coding knowledge
Flexibility	Limited to plugin features	Fully customizable
Performance	May add extra plugin load	Lightweight (just code)

Conclusion:

Adding FAQ schema to your WordPress posts is one of the simplest yet most powerful SEO strategies. Whether you choose a plugin-based approach (like Rank Math or Yoast) or the manual JSON-LD method, both can help your content stand out in search results.

Remember:

Use clear and relevant FAQs.
Test your schema before publishing.
Keep your FAQs updated to maintain credibility.

With proper implementation, the FAQ schema can boost your rankings, increase click-through rates, and provide a better experience for your audience. So, start optimizing your posts today and give your site a competitive edge in Google’s search results.

FAQs

No, you don’t necessarily need a plugin. While plugins like Rank Math or Yoast SEO make it easier, you can also add FAQ schema manually using JSON-LD code.

The FAQ schema doesn’t directly improve rankings, but it makes your search result more attractive and can increase click-through rate (CTR), which indirectly benefits SEO.

It’s better to create unique FAQs for each page. Duplicating the same set of questions across multiple posts may reduce their effectiveness.

Not always. Even if implemented correctly, Google decides when and where to display FAQ snippets based on search intent and relevance.

Written by Adam Gibbs

Adam is a skilled SEO content expert with a proven track record of crafting high-quality, keyword-rich content that drives traffic, engages readers, and ranks on search engines. With 10+ years of experience in digital marketing and content strategy, Adam specializes in creating blog posts, website copy, and marketing materials tailored to both audience needs and SEO best practices.

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