If you’ve ever marked up quizzes or practice-problem content on your site so it could appear as a rich result in Google Search, it’s time to pay attention. Google has announced it will remove support for the “Practice Problem” structured data type starting January 2026.
This change might seem small, but it could affect how certain educational or interactive pages surface in search results — especially for sites built around learning resources. Let’s explore what’s changing, why it matters, and what you should do.
What’s changing?
Google’s official documentation now shows that the Practice Problem (Quiz) structured data type is being phased out for regular Search.
Starting January 2026, support for this markup type will disappear from: Search Console rich result reporting, the Rich Results Test tool, and appearance-filters in Search Console.
Google states the reason: some features “aren’t being used very often and aren’t adding significant value to users” — so they’re simplifying the search results page.
In short: if your site uses Practice Problem schema expecting special rich results in Google Search, you’ll need to adjust your strategy.
Why Google Is Doing This
Here are a few simple reasons behind the change:
- Low usage: Google found that the “Practice Problem” structured data type was under-utilised and didn’t deliver compelling benefits for many users.
- Streamlining UI & performance: Fewer special features can help Google present results faster, more clearly and with less clutter.
- Focus on higher-value experiences: Google wants to concentrate engineering efforts on features and structured data types that drive meaningful user engagement and clicks.
Who Could Be Affected?
- Educational websites, e-learning platforms or content publishers who enriched pages with Practice Problem markup.
- Quiz or interactive-question pages that expected visibility in rich result formats.
- SEO teams monitoring rich result performance for these feature types.
If you fall into one of the above-categories, you should pay attention.
What To Do: A Practical Checklist
- Audit your site’s structured data – Use tools or crawl your pages to check if you have Practice Problem markup.
- Remove or repurpose the markup – Since support is phasing out, leaving unused schema types could trigger errors or be wasted effort.
- Monitor your Search Console data – If you have performance tied to “appearance” filters for Practice Problem rich results, expect those filters to disappear and adapt your reporting.
- Focus on supported schema types – Markup like FAQ, HowTo, Product, Review, Breadcrumbs continue to be supported and widely used.
- Improve your on-page content & Meta elements – Because you’ll likely lose some special display benefits, ensure your titles, Meta descriptions, page intros are strong for standard results.
FAQs
Support is slated for removal starting January 2026, particularly in areas like Search Console reporting and Rich Results testing.
No — only specific types that Google has identified as “lesser-used.” Structured data as a whole is still relevant.
Not necessarily. You may lose a rich result display or “appearance” filter, but your page can still rank and link as usual. The key is to monitor CTR and make sure your regular listing stands strong.
If you relied solely on the Practice Problem type, yes, remove or repurpose it. Otherwise focus your efforts on supported schema with clearer ROI.
Markup types such as FAQ, HowTo, Product, Review, Breadcrumbs — and of course excellent content, page performance, UX. Structured data should complement, not replace, strong fundamentals.
Final Thoughts
Change is the only constant in search, and this update from Google is a case in point. While it might feel like another checkbox to worry about, the real takeaway is: keep your foundations strong (great content, fast page speed, strong user experience) and treat structured data as a companion tool — not a crutch.
If you publish educational or interactive content and used Practice Problem markup, this is a good moment to review and reset your strategy.
At Impreza Technologies, we help businesses and publishers stay ahead of search-engine changes — from structured-data strategy to content re-engineering and performance tracking. If you’d like help auditing your schema, improving search visibility and future-proofing your SEO, let’s talk.
