Snippet Eligibility
The condition that determines whether Google can show page text as a search preview or supporting-link context in AI features
#Snippet Eligibility#nosnippet#max-snippet#data-nosnippet#AI Overviews
What is Snippet Eligibility?
Snippet eligibility means that Google is allowed to show text from a page as a preview in Search results and AI features. Google explains that supporting-link eligibility for AI Overviews and AI Mode depends on being eligible for snippets in Search.
This makes snippet eligibility a first-order blocker for Google AI Search readiness.
Common limiting directives
| Directive | Effect |
|---|---|
nosnippet |
Blocks text previews in Search and AI features |
max-snippet:0 |
Works similarly to nosnippet in practice |
data-nosnippet |
Excludes specific HTML areas from snippets |
noindex |
Removes the page from indexing eligibility |
Practical rule
Sensitive prices, private information, or internal content can be excluded. But if FAQ answers, definitions, comparisons, and how-to content are blocked globally, the page loses supporting-link opportunities.
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