AI-generated Key Takeaways
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Three versions of Structured Data Files (SDF) are generally supported, with older versions being deprecated and eventually sunsetted when new versions are released.
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Deprecated SDF versions remain available for a minimum of 6 months after the announcement, allowing users time to migrate to newer versions before the sunset date.
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After the sunset date, deprecated SDF versions will no longer be supported or available for use.
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A schedule of deprecation and sunset dates for various SDF versions is provided for user reference and planning.
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The default SDF version will automatically update to the next oldest version 4 weeks before the sunset date of the current default.
There will generally be three supported versions of Structured Data Files (SDF) at any given time. When a new version is released, a sunset date is announced for the previous version. A version is considered deprecated once a sunset date has been announced for it.
The minimum deprecation period for most versions will be 6 months. While deprecated versions remain available until the scheduled sunset date, users are encouraged to use the deprecation period to migrate to a newer version. After the sunset date, deprecated versions will no longer be available.
The schedule of the announced deprecation and sunset dates:
| SDF Version | Deprecation Date | Sunset Date |
|---|---|---|
| v3.1 | August 26, 2019 | March 2, 2020 |
| v4 | August 26, 2019 | March 2, 2020 |
| v4.1 | August 26, 2019 | March 2, 2020 |
| v4.2 | August 26, 2019 | March 2, 2020 |
| v5 | January 11, 2021 | July 12, 2021 |
| v5.1 | January 11, 2021 | July 12, 2021 |
| v5.2 | September 8, 2022 | March 8, 2023 |
| v5.3 | September 8, 2022 | March 8, 2023 |
| v5.4 | August 24, 2023 | February 27, 2024 |
| v5.5 | March 27, 2024 | October 3, 2024 |
| v6 | July 30, 2024 | April 30, 2025 |
| v7 | May 7, 2025 | November 4, 2025 |
| v7.1 | August 21, 2025 | March 3, 2026 |
| v8 | August 21, 2025 | March 3, 2026 |
| v8.1 | August 21, 2025 | March 3, 2026 |