Definition
The Sitelinks Searchbox is a SERP feature that adds a search field below a site's sitelinks. It allows users to launch an internal site search directly from the Google results page, without visiting the site first. To activate it, you must implement WebSite structured data with the potentialAction (SearchAction) property and have a functional internal search engine. This feature is reserved for sites with strong brand awareness and appears mainly on brand queries.
Key Points
- Requires WebSite structured data with SearchAction
- The site must have a functional internal search engine
- Appears mainly for brand queries on high-awareness sites
Practical Examples
Schema.org implementation
By adding SearchAction markup in the WebSite structured data on the homepage, Google can display a search field under sitelinks for brand queries.
User experience
A user searching 'Amazon' sees a search field under the main result and can directly search for a product without going through Amazon's homepage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Add WebSite structured data with the potentialAction of type SearchAction on your homepage. Ensure your internal search engine works correctly and returns relevant results.
Yes, you can add the meta tag <meta name='google' content='nositelinkssearchbox'> in your homepage's head to prevent the search field from displaying.
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Last updated: 2026-02-07