Should I use product_type instead of the google_product_category?

No, product_type is for your internal classification, while google_product_category is required for Google's official taxonomy. You should provide both for the best results.

Does using the Casters category ID 499981 change who sees my ads?

No, the category attribute does not influence ad targeting or reach. It primarily helps Google understand your product data for indexing and attribute expectations.

Can I use a subcategory for my wheels?

There are no subcategories for Casters in the current taxonomy, so ID 499981 is the most specific level available for these products.

Google product category

Casters

Category ID499981

Full path for the feedHardware > Hardware Accessories > Casters

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Pipe Decor Swivel Caster Wheels
Holkie Office Chair Caster Wheels
Hooded Twin Wheel Top Plate Caster
Shepherd Cast Iron Caster
Small Caster Wheel Cast Brass
Shepherd Hardware Swivel Plate Caster Wheel
Cast Brass Platform Caster With Porcelain Wheel
Philadelphia Style Furniture Caster Wheel
Brass Square Cup Caster
Rockler Heavy Duty Polyurethane Caster
Grainger Approved Plate Caster
Llmrr Workbench Casters Kit
Rockler Steel-Hub Rubber Caster
Rockler Twin Wheel Casters
Self-Adhesive Caster Wheels

Understanding the Casters Category

The Casters category, identified by ID 499981, is part of the Google Product Taxonomy under Hardware > Hardware Accessories > Casters. This specific category is intended for components that provide mobility to furniture, equipment, and heavy-duty industrial apparatus.

Products Included in This Category

This category covers a wide variety of wheel-based mechanisms designed for movement and support. Examples of items from the US market include:

Office chair replacement caster wheels
Swivel plate casters for furniture
Heavy-duty polyurethane or rubber-tired industrial casters
Small brass or porcelain wheels for vintage furniture
Self-adhesive mini casters for light items
Workbench caster kits for stationary equipment

Products Not Included

This category is strictly for mobility-related casters. Other hardware items belong elsewhere:

Drawer slides belong in Drawer Slides.
Cabinet hardware, such as knobs or pulls, belongs in Cabinet Hardware.
Brackets and reinforcement components should go to Brackets & Reinforcement Braces.
General fasteners, such as screws or nails, belong in Hardware Fasteners.
Fixed floor protectors or ground spikes belong in Ground Spikes.

Feed Implementation

To use this in your feed, assign the value 499981 or the full path Hardware > Hardware Accessories > Casters to your google_product_category attribute. While this attribute is optional, providing the ID ensures Google applies the correct classification rather than relying on automated guesses that may be too general for your specific hardware items.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use product_type instead of the google_product_category?: No, product_type is for your internal classification, while google_product_category is required for Google's official taxonomy. You should provide both for the best results.
Does using the Casters category ID 499981 change who sees my ads?: No, the category attribute does not influence ad targeting or reach. It primarily helps Google understand your product data for indexing and attribute expectations.
Can I use a subcategory for my wheels?: There are no subcategories for Casters in the current taxonomy, so ID 499981 is the most specific level available for these products.

This category in other languages

ru: Оборудование и технические изделия > Строительные расходные материалы > Колесики
uk: Обладнання та технічні вироби > Будівельні витратні матеріали > Коліщатка