=== Pointalize FAQ Markup === Contributors: pointalize Tags: schema, json-ld, structured data, rich results, seo Requires at least: 5.0 Tested up to: 6.8 Requires PHP: 7.4 Stable tag: 1.3 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Automatically adds FAQPage JSON-LD markup to WordPress posts and pages for Google Rich Results. == Description == Pointalize FAQ Markup automatically adds valid **FAQPage JSON-LD structured data** to your WordPress posts and pages — helping your content qualify for Google’s rich FAQ results. Simply add collapsible FAQ sections using standard HTML `
` blocks, and the plugin will detect them automatically, generate the required JSON-LD markup, and inject it into your page’s `` — no Gutenberg blocks, shortcodes, or extra settings required. **Main Features:** * Detects all `
` blocks and extracts questions and answers automatically. * Outputs valid FAQPage JSON-LD schema for Google Rich Results * Works on posts, pages, and custom post types * Converts answers to plain text for maximum schema compatibility * No dependencies, no UI, zero bloat — pure PHP simplicity All output is generated automatically, following [Google’s official FAQPage guidelines](https://developers.google.com/search/docs/appearance/structured-data/faqpage). = Features = * Detects all `
` blocks and extracts questions and answers automatically. * Outputs valid FAQPage JSON-LD schema for Google Rich Results * Works on posts, pages, and custom post types * Converts answers to plain text for maximum schema compatibility * No dependencies, no UI, zero bloat — pure PHP simplicity = 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:
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 the page is viewed, valid JSON-LD will automatically be output in the `` of your HTML, ready for Google’s rich results. == Installation == You can install **Pointalize FAQ Markup** in two simple ways: = Option 1 — Install directly from WordPress: = 1. Go to **Plugins → Add New** 2. Search for “Pointalize FAQ Markup” 3. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate** = Option 2 — Upload the ZIP manually: = 1. Download the plugin ZIP file (`pointalize-faq-markup.zip`) 2. In your WordPress dashboard, go to **Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin** 3. Choose the ZIP file and click **Install Now** 4. Activate the plugin After activation, the plugin will automatically detect any `
` blocks in your content and output the corresponding FAQ schema. == Frequently Asked Questions == = 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 will be stripped out before creating the JSON-LD markup. Only plain text is used to ensure compliance with Google’s structured data policies. = Does it work with page builders? = Yes, as long as the final rendered HTML includes `
` and `` tags. It works best with classic or block editors that output clean HTML. = Is it safe for SEO? = Absolutely. It outputs valid, minimal JSON-LD and follows [Google’s FAQPage guidelines](https://developers.google.com/search/docs/appearance/structured-data/faqpage). == Compatibility == * WordPress 5.0 or higher * PHP 7.4 or higher * Works with all themes and content 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. == Screenshots == 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](https://pointalize.com) == License == This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later license.