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Open Graph Meta Tags

og:audio:type

Learn how to use the og:audio:type meta tag to improve your site.

Defines the MIME type of the audio content referenced in the og:audio tag, ensuring platforms like Facebook understand how to process the linked audio file.

Parameters

audio/mpeg
Represents MP3 audio files.
<meta property="og:audio:type" content="audio/mpeg" />
audio/wav
Represents Waveform Audio files.
<meta property="og:audio:type" content="audio/wav" />
audio/ogg
Represents Ogg Vorbis audio files.
<meta property="og:audio:type" content="audio/ogg" />

Code Examples

<meta property="og:audio:type" content="audio/mpeg" />
Indicates an MP3 audio file, which is widely supported and commonly used for music files.
<meta property="og:audio:type" content="audio/ogg" />
Specifies an Ogg container with Vorbis-encoded audio, suitable for high-quality audio in an open format.
<meta property="og:audio:type" content="video/mp4" />
Erroneously specifies a video MIME type for an audio meta tag, causing potential processing and playback errors.
<meta property="og:audio:type" content="audio/x-mpeg" />
Uses a non-standard MIME type, which might not be recognized properly by all platforms or devices.

Recommendations

  • Match Content Type Exactly
    Ensure the og:audio:type matches the MIME type of the actual audio content to avoid any potential playback issues on social platforms.
  • Use Standard MIME Types
    Stick to widely recognized MIME types for broader compatibility across various platforms and devices viewing the shared content.

Related Documentation

Related Meta Tags

og:description

property

Defines the description of your content as you want it to appear when shared on social platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, and others that adhere to the Open Graph protocol.

<meta property="og:description" content="Discover the top 10 SEO strategies to boost your website's traffic in 2023. Click to learn more!">
This is concise, actionable, and provides a clear benefit, encouraging users to click through.

og:audio:url

property

Specifies the URL of the audio content to be used as a rich object in a social graph. It is meant for integrating audio content that represents the page or is closely related to the content of the page, enhancing its representation on social media platforms.

<meta property="og:audio:url" content="https://example.com/audio.mp3">
Specifies a direct URL to an MP3 file representing the audio content associated with the page.

og:audio:type

property

Defines the MIME type of the audio content referenced in the og:audio tag, ensuring platforms like Facebook understand how to process the linked audio file.

<meta property="og:audio:type" content="audio/mpeg">
Indicates an MP3 audio file, which is widely supported and commonly used for music files.

og:audio:secure_url

property

A secure URL to an audio file to accompany your object within the Graph. Used when the standard og:audio tag URL does not support SSL.

<meta property="og:audio:secure_url" content="https://example.com/music/song.mp3">
A valid, secure URL to an MP3 file that is optimized for web usage and has broad format support.

og:audio

property

Defines the audio content that will accompany your page when it is shared on social media platforms that support Open Graph.

<meta property="og:audio" content="http://example.com/birdsong.mp3">
Specifies an accessible MP3 audio file on a public server, which can be easily retrieved and played by the implementing social platform.