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SEOUpdated Nov 6, 2026

What is Featured Snippet?

Definition

A featured snippet is a short extract Google may show above regular organic results to answer a query directly.

Also known as:answer boxposition zero

Formats that help

Definitions, ordered steps and simple tables give Google clean material to extract. Pages usually need to rank well already, and Google can change or remove a snippet at any time.

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Related glossary terms

Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)Answer engine optimization structures content so search features and assistants can pull a direct, accurate answer to a specific question.Zero-Click SearchA zero-click search occurs when a user gets their question answered directly on the search engine results page (via AI Overviews, knowledge panels, or snippets) without clicking a link.
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