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Fact Check Rich Results

Imagine a page that evaluates the claim that the earth is flat. Here is what a search for “the world is flat” might look like in Google Search results if the page provides a ClaimReview element (note that the actual visual design may change):

Fact Check Rich Results Example:

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What your site will need:

For full documentation on Fact Check structured data visit: https://developers.google.com/search/docs/data-types/factcheck

Frequently Asked Questions
  • The ClaimReview element is used to evaluate the validity of a claim. It provides a short summary of the claim being evaluated and an assessment of the claim, which can be both numeric and textual.

  • The maximum character limit for the Claim Reviewed summary is 75 characters. This is to minimize wrapping when displayed on a mobile device.

  • The Rating object supports both a numeric and a textual assessment of the claim. However, currently, only the textual value is shown in search results.

  • Documenting rating schemes is important to clarify the meaning of the numeric ratings. This is particularly important for intermediate values, as different fact-checking projects may have subtle differences in their rating schemes.

  • The numeric score for a claim that is "Half true" is 3. This is part of the numeric to text rating system used for fact checks.

  • The URL links to the page hosting the full article of the fact check. This allows users to read the full context and details of the fact check.

  • Full documentation on Fact Check structured data can be found at https://developers.google.com/search/docs/data-types/factcheck. This provides comprehensive information on how to use and implement Fact Check structured data.

  • The Fact Check Rich Results page provides information on how to implement and use Fact Check structured data. It guides users on how to evaluate claims and present the results in a clear and concise manner.

  • Fact Check Rich Results include a claim and an accuracy rating. The claim is a short summary of the statement being evaluated, and the accuracy rating is an assessment of the claim's truthfulness.

  • The numeric score for a claim that is "Mostly true" is 4. This is part of the numeric to text rating system used for fact checks.