VideoObject Schema
Checks VideoObject schema on video-embedded pages.
What this check measures
Pages with video embeds should ship VideoObject schema with name, description, thumbnailUrl, uploadDate, contentUrl or embedUrl, duration.
Why it matters
VideoObject unlocks video rich results in Google (thumbnail + duration in SERP) and is used by Google Video search. AI tools can also recommend your videos more confidently when metadata is structured.
How our audit detects it
Detect iframe video embeds (YouTube, Vimeo). Check for VideoObject schema on those pages.
Typical findings
- error_outlineEmbedded video with no VideoObject schema.
- error_outlineVideoObject missing duration or thumbnailUrl.
How to fix
Add VideoObject JSON-LD per embedded video. Include absolute thumbnail URL, uploadDate (ISO 8601), duration (ISO 8601 duration format PT5M30S).
Frequently asked questions
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