The <time> element should do something
2 days ago
- #Semantic HTML
- #HTML
- #Web Development
- The `<time>` element in HTML is semantically useful but lacks practical browser or assistive technology support.
- Despite being used on 8% of pageloads, `<time>` is mainly utilized by search engines for date snippets, not by browsers or screen readers.
- Google recommends using Schema.org's `datePublished` and `dateModified` fields over the `<time>` element for SEO purposes.
- Potential uses for `<time>` include calendar integration and localization, but these features are not implemented by browsers.
- The `<time>` element is still used by developers for its semantic value, even if its functionality is limited.
- A practical use case for `<time>` is in end-to-end testing, where it helps verify subscription details across different timezones and locales.
- WordPress may not properly escape the `<time>` tag in feeds, leading to display issues.