Rich Results Not Appearing? Here's the Real Reason Why
Your schema validates perfectly. Rich Results Test says 'eligible'. But Google still won't show your rich snippets. You're stuck in 'eligible but not shown' hell. Here's why—and exactly how to fix it in 5 minutes.
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Real Results from Sites That Fixed Their Rich Results
"My product rich results were 'eligible' for 6 months but never showed. The issue? Our prices on the page didn't exactly match the schema. Fixed it in 2 minutes with SchemaBooster and rich results appeared 8 days later. CTR doubled."
"Google Search Console said my FAQ schema was valid, but it never showed in search for 3 months. Turns out the questions on the page were worded differently than in the schema. SchemaBooster caught it instantly. Fixed."
Why Google Says 'Eligible But Not Shown' (And How to Fix It)
Passing validation doesn't guarantee rich results. Here are the hidden reasons Google won't show your rich snippets—even when your schema is technically correct.
Content Mismatch Between Schema & Page
THE #1 reason. Your schema says one thing, page shows another. Price differences, missing FAQ questions, mismatched review ratings—even small differences cause rejection. Google compares schema to visible content. 100% match required.
Check content matchingQuality Thresholds Not Met
Google has unpublished quality requirements. Not enough reviews? Content too thin? Page speed too slow? Low authority? Google won't show rich results even with valid schema. Need strong page quality signals.
Improve page qualityToo Much Competition for Rich Results
Google shows limited rich results per query. If competitors have better content, more reviews, higher authority, or older schema, Google picks them. Your schema is eligible—just not chosen. Need stronger content signals.
Beat competitorsHidden Policy Violations
Schema validates but violates hidden policies: promotional language in reviews, schema on landing pages without real content, hidden text, or deceptive practices. Check Search Console manual actions tab.
Review policy guidelinesGoogle Needs More Time to Trust You
New domains or pages take 2-4 weeks minimum for rich results—even with perfect schema. Google tests eligibility before committing. 'Eligible but not shown' often just means 'wait longer'. Be patient.
Speed up the processWrong Query Type for Rich Results
Google shows rich results selectively by query intent. Branded searches? Usually yes. Generic terms? Maybe not. Your rich results might appear for some keywords but not others. Check different search terms.
Test different keywordsHow to Fix 'Eligible But Not Shown' Status in 3 Steps
Diagnose the Real Issue
Run your URL through our diagnostic tool. We check: content matching, quality signals, policy compliance, indexing status, and compare to competitors who ARE showing rich results.
Fix Content Mismatches & Quality Issues
Get a specific list of what to fix. Usually: match schema content exactly to page content, improve page quality (add more content, reviews, images), and remove policy violations.
Request Recrawl & Monitor
After fixing, request indexing in Search Console. Monitor for 7-14 days. Most 'eligible but not shown' issues resolve within 2 weeks after fixing content mismatches. Track in Search Console.
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