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In Mobile-First Indexing, hidden CSS content (display:none) on mobile is indexed and evaluated. For structured data like hidden breadcrumbs on mobile, this isn’t technically a violation, although following the guidelines is recommended. No known manual actions for this case.
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TL;DR

With Mobile-First Indexing, hidden CSS content on mobile is indexed and evaluated. No manual actions are required for this, but it’s essential to follow the guidelines. Hidden structured data doesn’t pose any technical issues either.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Le contenu masqué en CSS sur mobile est-il pénalisé ?
Non, il est indexé et évalué sans pénalité automatique.
Faut-il afficher toutes les données structurées sur mobile ?
Non, même masquées, elles ne posent pas de problème technique selon Google.
Pourquoi suivre les guidelines si ce n'est pas pénaliser ?
Les guidelines assurent que vous êtes préparé à tout changement futur dans les politiques de Google.
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