# What is the difference between structured data eligibility and ranking?

> Structured data can make a page eligible for certain search features if Google's requirements are met.

It does not guarantee:

- rankings;

- impressions;

- rich-result display;

- traffic.

Treat structured data as a way of communicating information accurately, not as a ranking manipulation mechanism.

## Sources

- [Google Search Central — Intro Structured Data](https://developers.google.com/search/docs/appearance/structured-data/intro-structured-data)
- [Google Search Central — Sd Policies](https://developers.google.com/search/docs/appearance/structured-data/sd-policies)

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Answered by Abhinav Krishna (https://www.theseocentral.com/author/abhinav-krishna)
Source: https://www.theseocentral.com/technical-seo-faq/what-is-the-difference-between-structured-data-eligibility-and-ranking