Schema Scalpel — WordPress Schema Plugin
by Kevin Gillispie · WordPress.org page · Website
Schema Scalpel has 100+ active installs on WordPress.org and 9,806 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 22, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Schema Scalpel at a glance
Is Schema Scalpel well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- New in 2.0: Powerful Editor Metabox — Add/edit/delete per-post/page schemas directly in the editor. Real-time saving, syntax-highlighted JSON editor, visual…
- Examples Library — One-click copy of Google-recommended templates (FAQPage, Article, HowTo, Recipe, Product, Organization, Breadcrumb, and more)
- Per-Page Precision — Override or supplement global schemas for ultimate control — ideal for blogs, eCommerce, local businesses, and agencies
- Global & Homepage Schemas — Still fully supported via the dedicated Schema Scalpel dashboard
- Improved Security — Hardened against XSS (titles, URLs, breadcrumbs fully sanitized), secure JSON encoding, strict input validation — building on previous…
- Compatibility — Works flawlessly alongside Yoast SEO, Rank Math, and All in One SEO. Easily disable their schema output to avoid duplication
- Lightweight & Performant — Pure JSON-LD injection, no frontend bloat, optimized database storage
- Safe Uninstall — Optional setting to clean up data on deletion — respect privacy and keep your site secure
- Modern Codebase — Strict typing, full WordPress Coding Standards compliance, PHP 7.4+ compatibility
Schema Scalpel reviews and ratings
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JDON-LD structured data done right !
Excellent plugin - very fast, well coded and great UI !!Its feels very very clinical in how things can be targeted, which is always nice as opposed to the scattergun method I have seen other plugins implement. I have data OCD so this is a godsend!
Sarah Haruel
Where Schema Scalpel ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Schema Scalpel appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Schema Plugins | #76 by tag, #20 in search | #32 | – |
Details
Add custom JSON-LD schema markup per post or page with a powerful new editor metabox – precise, fast, and SEO-boosting.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Schema Scalpel competes in
Tags
- JSON-LD
- rich snippets
- schema
- seo
- structured data
- Version
- 2.0.5
- Last updated
- Aug 22, 2026
- First published
- Apr 21, 2022
- Requires WordPress
- 6.2
- Tested up to
- 7.0.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.0
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Schema Scalpel FAQ
What does Schema Scalpel do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Schema Scalpel offers New in 2.0: Powerful Editor Metabox — Add/edit/delete per-post/page schemas directly in the editor. Real-time saving, syntax-highlighted JSON editor, visual, Examples Library — One-click copy of Google-recommended templates (FAQPage, Article, HowTo, Recipe, Product, Organization, Breadcrumb, and more), Per-Page Precision — Override or supplement global schemas for ultimate control — ideal for blogs, eCommerce, local businesses, and agencies, Global & Homepage Schemas — Still fully supported via the dedicated Schema Scalpel dashboard and Improved Security — Hardened against XSS (titles, URLs, breadcrumbs fully sanitized), secure JSON encoding, strict input validation — building on previous.
How many active installs does Schema Scalpel have?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs for Schema Scalpel as of September 7, 2026.
Is Schema Scalpel still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 22, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Does Schema Scalpel have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 0 of 1 recent support threads for Schema Scalpel are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is Schema Scalpel free?
Schema Scalpel is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Schema Scalpel rank among Schema Plugins?
Schema Scalpel is #32 in the WordPress.org Schema Plugins ranking.