@SoftwareApplicationTechnical SEO4 min readUpdated 2026-10-03

BrowserExtension & Web Addon Schema Markup (JSON-LD Blueprint)

Structured data for Chrome Web Store extensions, Firefox Add-ons, and Edge extensions with Manifest V3 permissions and store ratings.

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Production JSON-LD Code Block

Embed this structured data block directly into your HTML <head> or framework layout template.

Browser Extension Blueprint Payload
Test in Validator →
application/ld+json (SoftwareApplication)
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{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "SoftwareApplication",
  "name": "OmniSEO Live Inspector Chrome Extension",
  "applicationCategory": "BrowserExtension",
  "operatingSystem": "Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, Opera",
  "browserRequirements": "Requires Chromium 116+ (Manifest V3)",
  "permissions": "activeTab, storage, declarativeNetRequest",
  "softwareVersion": "2.1.0",
  "installUrl": "https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/omniseo-live-inspector/exampleExtensionId",
  "offers": {
    "@type": "Offer",
    "price": "0",
    "priceCurrency": "USD"
  },
  "aggregateRating": {
    "@type": "AggregateRating",
    "ratingValue": "4.9",
    "reviewCount": "320"
  }
}
100% Schema.org & Google Rich Results Compliant (2026)Ready for <script type="application/ld+json">

Typed Properties Specification (6 Fields)

Key Schema.org properties and sub-objects required to qualify for rich snippet treatment in Google Search.

PropertyExpected TypeStatusDescription & Example
applicationCategoryTextRequired

Classified as 'BrowserExtension' or 'DeveloperApplication'.

e.g. BrowserExtension
browserRequirementsTextRequired

Minimum browser engine and manifest version (e.g. Chromium 116+, Manifest V3).

e.g. Requires Chromium 116+ (Manifest V3)
permissionsTextRequired

Declared browser extension security permissions.

e.g. activeTab, storage
installUrlURLRequired

Direct Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons listing link.

e.g. https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/...
operatingSystemTextRequired

Compatible desktop browsers.

e.g. Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave
softwareVersionTextRecommended

Extension store build version.

e.g. 2.1.0

Google Search Console Pitfalls & Critical Warnings

Avoid these 3 common validation traps, parser errors, and algorithmic policy penalties when deploying SoftwareApplication schema.

warningPitfall #1

Omitting browserRequirements Manifest Version

Failing to state Manifest V3 compatibility causes users on older engines to face install errors.

GSC Impact:
Lower store conversion rates.
Actionable Fix:

Declare browserRequirements: 'Chromium 116+ (Manifest V3)'.

warningPitfall #2

Undeclared Invasive Permissions

Requesting broad host permissions (<all_urls>) without clarifying security scope in schema description.

GSC Impact:
User privacy concerns and store compliance flags.
Actionable Fix:

Document exact permissions in permissions field.

errorPitfall #3

Broken Web Store installUrl

Pointing installUrl to an unapproved or unpublished extension ID.

GSC Impact:
Direct install CTA failures.
Actionable Fix:

Verify live Chrome Web Store URL.

Recommended Implementation Scenarios

Chrome Web Store extensions
Firefox Add-ons
Developer DevTools panel extensions
SEO toolbar addons

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