Google SEO
Since 2021 — Google Search Central
Is AMP still required for Top Stories?
The AMP requirement for Top Stories was removed in 2021. The format no longer provides that specific eligibility advantage; performance should be assessed through broader measures such as Core Web Vitals.
Further analysis
Use this entry as an audit checkpoint. The cited source establishes the context; the direct answer identifies what to check before choosing an action.
In SFT, this topic relates to Structure. Check whether the signal is visible on the page, connected to the rest of the website and supported by understandable evidence.
Related search terms include AMP, AMP SEO changes. Use them to describe the issue in a brief, audit or answer page.
Applying SFT
Structure turns a rule into readable architecture: headings, URLs, structured data, visible content and clear hierarchy.