In short. Set Schema Type under Rank Math SEO → Titles & Meta for the relevant post type, save the settings, and check the Schema tab on a new post.
Definition: As of October 2026, Rank Math's default schema type selects the structured data format for new items in a WordPress post type, such as Posts or Pages. Structured data provides information about a page and classifies its content in a standardized format.
Key facts
- Rank Math's schema generator documentation requires the Schema (Structured Data) module to be enabled in its Dashboard.
- The Titles and Meta documentation describes Schema Type as a default for new posts, with individual post overrides available.
- Google's Article documentation recommends the Rich Results Test to validate Article markup and identify critical errors.
Where is the default schema setting?
Rank Math's default schema instructions place the setting under Titles & Meta. For ordinary posts, the configuration path is:
Rank Math SEO → Titles & Meta → Posts → Schema Type
The Schema Type dropdown supports scrolling and searching through available types. After selecting a type, the settings must be saved. The process repeats separately for Pages and any custom post type listed in the menu.
The saving instructions locate Save Changes at the bottom of the settings panel. A confirmation message appears at the top after saving.
Which fields accompany the default type?
Rank Math's Schema Type settings offer None to leave the schema selection empty for new posts and allow manual assignment. The Pages section provides the same option for new pages.
Selecting a schema type reveals Headline and Description settings. These support templates with variables, allowing values to depend on the post. The documentation identifies Book as an exception to support for the Description field.
Selecting Article also reveals Article Type, with the choices Article, Blog Post, and News Article. This additional choice specifies the kind of article represented by the default. The settings documentation treats the post type's template as a starting point that remains editable for an individual post.
How is the selection checked on a post?
Rank Math's post editor instructions show the selected default in the Schema tab. In the Block Editor, clicking the Rank Math icon opens its panel. In the Classic Editor, the Schema tab sits in the Rank Math meta box below the content.
For an Article default, Google's validation instructions recommend fixing critical errors reported by the Rich Results Test. After publishing pages with the markup, the same instructions recommend URL Inspection to test how Google sees a page. Checking the editor selection and checking published markup cover separate stages of the setup.
Related terms
- Structured data
- Article structured data
- BlogPosting structured data
- How do I remove a schema template from a Rank Math page?
FAQ
Can I use a default for a custom post type?
Yes. Rank Math's custom post type instructions say that registering a custom post type adds a corresponding section in Titles & Meta for its global options.
Can I choose schema manually for each new post?
Yes. You can select None in the post type's Schema Type setting, then assign schema manually on individual posts. The documentation also allows per-post overrides of the default settings.
Sources
- Rank Math, "Configuring “Schema Markup” in Rank Math for Rich Snippets", n.d.
- Rank Math, "Rank Math 'Titles and Meta' Options and Settings", n.d.
- Google Search Central, "Article structured data", n.d.
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