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Knowledge Panel

An information box Google shows for entities like brands, people, and places, drawn largely from its Knowledge Graph.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

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A knowledge panel is an information box Google shows for entities such as brands, people and places, drawn largely from its Knowledge Graph. It typically appears beside or above search results with facts, images and links. Entities can sometimes claim their panel to suggest edits, and consistent structured data helps Google represent them accurately.