- Special search result boxes where the snippet (summary) is shown above the page title and URL.
- Also appear in “People Also Ask” question boxes.
- Aim to provide quick, useful answers at the top of search results.
Can You Opt Out of Featured Snippets? #
1. Block all snippets (both featured and regular): #
- Add nosnippet directive on the page (via meta tag or HTTP header).
- Text marked with data-nosnippet won’t appear in any snippet.
- If both nosnippet and data-nosnippet are present, nosnippet takes priority.
2. Block featured snippets only (keep regular snippets): #
- Use the max-snippet directive to limit snippet length (set it low).
- Featured snippets require enough text to show a meaningful snippet; lowering max snippet length reduces chances to appear as featured snippet.
- Note: No exact minimum snippet length is publicly known; it varies by language, platform, and query.
- Setting a low max-snippet is not a guaranteed block; if you want full prevention, use nosnippet.
Can You Mark Your Page as a Featured Snippet? #
- No, Google automatically chooses featured snippets based on what it thinks best answers the user’s query.
What Happens When a User Clicks a Featured Snippet? #
- The user is taken directly to the specific section on your page that was featured (scroll happens automatically).
- If the browser or Google’s system can’t determine the exact section, the click goes to the top of the page.