Google Ends Reporting on Key Structured Data Types
▼ Summary
– Google is removing reporting for six structured data types (Course Info, Claim Review, Estimated Salary, Learning Video, Special Announcement, and Vehicle Listing) from Search Console and related tools.
– The data will no longer appear in Search Console rich result reporting, the Rich Result Test, search appearance filters, and the Search Console API by December 2025.
– Google is making this change to streamline search results, citing low usage and limited user value for these specific structured data types.
– Users should export any desired data before October 1, 2025, when deprecated fields will report as NULL in bulk exports.
– Book Actions is the only structured data type among the originally deprecated seven that is not affected by this reporting removal.
Google has taken another significant step in its ongoing effort to refine search results by discontinuing reporting for six key structured data types. This follows the earlier deprecation of these formats, signaling a clear shift toward prioritizing more widely used and user-relevant content features.
The structured data types affected by this reporting change include Course Info, Claim Review, Estimated Salary, Learning Video, Special Announcement, and Vehicle Listing. Notably, Book Actions were not included in this update. Users will no longer see data related to these types in several important tools: Search Console rich result reporting, the Rich Result Test, and the list of Search appearance filters. Additionally, Google plans to remove this data entirely from the Search Console API by December 2025.
For those who rely on bulk data exports, Google has indicated that deprecated search appearance fields will begin reporting as NULL starting October 1, 2025. This means users with conditional queries may need to adjust their systems to avoid disruptions.
The rationale behind these removals aligns with Google’s earlier statements about creating a cleaner, more focused search experience. The company explained that these structured data types are not commonly used and no longer deliver meaningful value to searchers. By phasing them out, Google aims to streamline results and concentrate on features that are more useful and widely adopted.
For marketers and webmasters, the practical impact is clear: historical data for these structured data types will soon become inaccessible through standard reporting tools. While the actual support for these markups was already removed months ago, the elimination of reporting means it’s no longer possible to monitor their performance in Search Console or through the Rich Result Test. API and export users should act quickly to preserve any data they wish to retain before it disappears entirely.
(Source: Search Engine Land)
