Title: Disable Breadcrumbs Structured Data
Last modified: March 1, 2021

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# Disable Breadcrumbs Structured Data

 *  Resolved [cjone2](https://wordpress.org/support/users/cjone2/)
 * (@cjone2)
 * [5 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/disable-breadcrumbs-structured-data/)
 * I have the breadcrumbs option under ‘Search Appearance > Breadcrumbs’ disabled
   but since February 12 (according to GSC) the site now includes breadcrumbs structured
   data.
 * I can see that this is being added via Yoast [https://i.imgur.com/sLAkNil.png](https://i.imgur.com/sLAkNil.png)
   and that this wasn’t present in previous iterations of the code.
 * Is this intentional and if so how can I disable this?
 * Thanks
 * The page I need help with: _[[log in](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwordpress.org%2Fsupport%2Ftopic%2Fdisable-breadcrumbs-structured-data%2F%3Foutput_format%3Dmd&locale=en_US)
   to see the link]_

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 *  [Pcosta88](https://wordpress.org/support/users/pcosta88/)
 * (@pcosta88)
 * [5 years, 3 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/disable-breadcrumbs-structured-data/#post-14117628)
 * Hi,
 * This is intentional behavior of our plugin. To output the breadcrumb schema even
   if the breadcrumbs are disabled. We understand this does not meet user expectations
   of what that disable switch is expected to do.
 * We have a request with the development team to improving that disable switch 
   to remove the breadcrumb schema as well. We are not sure when a resolution for
   the request will happen, we can only say our developers are aware of this concern.
 * In the meantime, we suggest signing up for our newsletter as that is where we
   will announce product changes and updates. You may sign-up for it here [https://yoast.com/](https://yoast.com/)
   by scrolling towards the bottom to complete the sign-up field.
 * The only way to remove the schema is to use our filter to remove it. However,
   you will also need to take an extra step of removing the reference to the breadcrumb.
 * A user from the community made a report here that described the filter to use
   and our developer followed up with the right code to use to remove that reference:
   [https://github.com/Yoast/wordpress-seo/issues/16711](https://github.com/Yoast/wordpress-seo/issues/16711).
   You will likely need to review the code snippets provided and depending on your
   site make modifications to them.
 * Unfortunately, there’s a difference between the support we can offer and the 
   level of programming needed to change (core) features of our plugin. Since we
   don’t want to take the risk that we break your website by suggesting incorrect
   or incomplete code, we cannot advise you on how to make such changes. And even
   though we cannot be of any assistance, you’re completely free to change anything
   in the plugin to better suit your needs.
 * We highly recommend checking out our list of Yoast Partners here [https://yoast.com/yoast-partners/](https://yoast.com/yoast-partners/)
   in case you are in need of development.
 * We will also keep this issue open for 1 week in case someone from the community
   can help. Perhaps a developer watching these forums can assist further. After
   which, we will close in order to keep the overview.
    -  This reply was modified 5 years, 3 months ago by [Pcosta88](https://wordpress.org/support/users/pcosta88/).
 *  [devnihil](https://wordpress.org/support/users/devnihil/)
 * (@devnihil)
 * [5 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/disable-breadcrumbs-structured-data/#post-14146368)
 * We are going ahead and marking this issue as resolved due to inactivity. If you
   require any further assistance please create a new issue.

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