Snippet Eligibility
Snippet Eligibility
Even if your page is indexed, anti-snippet directives exclude it from Google rich results and generative AI citations. In the era of AI-assisted search, not being snippet-eligible means being invisible.
Frequently asked questions
Common doubts before interpreting or correcting this technical signal.
Are nosnippet and noindex the same?
No. noindex prevents the page from appearing in search results. nosnippet allows it to appear, but without showing a text snippet. They are independent directives with very different effects.
Is data-nosnippet on the navigation menu a problem?
Generally no. data-nosnippet on decorative elements (menu, footer, sidebar) is acceptable and should not be penalised. The problem is when it is used on the page main content.
Do hidden accordions and tabs affect this check?
They may generate minor detections (WARNING) if they use display:none to hide collapsed content. However, Google can generally read content even if hidden with CSS if it is present in the DOM.
How does this affect Google AI Overviews?
Google AI Overviews (AI-generated answers in the SERP) respect nosnippet directives. If your page has nosnippet, it will not be cited in Google AI answers, losing a growing source of visibility.