# Pointalize FAQ Markup Automatically adds **FAQPage JSON-LD structured data** to WordPress posts and pages — helping your content qualify for **Google Rich Results**. [![License: GPL v2 or later](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-GPL%20v2%2B-blue.svg)](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html) [![PHP Version](https://img.shields.io/badge/PHP-7.4%2B-blue.svg)](https://www.php.net/) [![Built by Pointalize](https://img.shields.io/badge/Built%20by-Pointalize-blue)](https://pointalize.com) --- ## Description **Pointalize FAQ Markup** automatically generates valid [FAQPage JSON-LD](https://developers.google.com/search/docs/appearance/structured-data/faqpage) markup from simple HTML `
` blocks in your WordPress posts and pages. No Gutenberg blocks, no shortcodes, no settings — just clean, automatic schema generation for better visibility in Google Search. --- ## Features - Detects all `
` blocks and extracts questions and answers automatically. - Outputs valid **FAQPage JSON-LD** markup directly in the page `` - Works on posts, pages, and custom post types - Converts answers to plain text for maximum schema compatibility - Zero dependencies, zero bloat — pure PHP --- ## Example Usage In the WordPress block editor, simply add a “Details” block from the block inserter, type your question into the Summary field, and your answer into a paragraph below it — the plugin will automatically detect these blocks and generate valid FAQPage schema for Google Rich Results. Or add the following manually to your post or page: ```html
How do I enable FAQ markup?

Simply install and activate the plugin. It automatically detects your FAQ blocks.

Does it work on pages too?

Yes, it supports posts, pages, and custom post types out of the box.

``` When viewed, valid JSON-LD will automatically appear in your HTML `` — ready for Google's Rich Results. --- ## Installation **Option 1 – Install from the WordPress Plugin Browser** 1. Go to **Plugins → Add New** 2. Search for “Pointalize FAQ Markup” 3. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate** **Option 2 – Upload manually** 1. Download the ZIP file (`pointalize-faq-markup.zip`) 2. In your WordPress dashboard, go to **Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin** 3. Select the ZIP and click **Install Now** 4. Activate the plugin After activation, the plugin will automatically detect any `
` blocks and generate the corresponding JSON-LD markup. --- ## FAQ **Do I need to configure anything?** No. The plugin works automatically on any post or page containing `
` elements. **Can I use HTML inside my answers?** Yes, but all HTML is stripped before generating JSON-LD. Only plain text is used to ensure compliance with Google’s guidelines. **Does it work with page builders?** Yes, as long as the rendered HTML includes `
` and `` tags. **Is it SEO-safe?** Absolutely. It outputs valid, minimal JSON-LD following [Google’s FAQPage guidelines](https://developers.google.com/search/docs/appearance/structured-data/faqpage). --- ## Compatibility - WordPress **5.0+** - PHP **7.4+** - Works with all major themes and editors --- ## Changelog ### 1.0 - Initial release ### 1.1 - Simplified even more by removing the faq-item class dependency. ### 1.2 - Added better documentation on how to use the plugin. ### 1.3 - Minor fix. --- ## Screenshot 1. Adding an FAQ in the WordPress editor using a native “Details” block. 2. Validation in Google’s Rich Results Test showing the generated FAQPage JSON-LD. --- ## Author Developed by **Phillip Rosenheinrich** Founder of [Pointalize](https://pointalize.com) --- ## License This plugin is licensed under the [GPLv2 or later License](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html).