Understanding the Key Caps Category (ID 8067)
The Key Caps category, identified by the unique ID 8067, falls under Hardware > Locks & Keys > Key Caps in the Google product taxonomy. This category is specifically reserved for decorative or functional covers designed for individual keys on mechanical or computer keyboards.
What Belongs in This Category
This category is intended for customizable keycap sets and individual replacement keys. Examples of products found in the US market include various PBT or double-shot plastic keycap sets, specialty dye-sublimated keycaps, rubber keycap sets, and artistic gradient sets. These items are designed for users to personalize their mechanical keyboards rather than repair the underlying electronic hardware.
What Does Not Belong Here
This category should not include hardware components meant for physical door locks, padlocks, or security systems, which belong under the Locks & Latches category. Additionally, products related to building access, such as Key Card Entry Systems, or raw metal components used to cut house or vehicle keys, classified as Key Blanks, must be mapped to their respective categories. Ensure these items are not mistakenly grouped with keyboard components to maintain feed accuracy.
Mapping the Category in Your Feed
To implement this in your feed, you may use the numeric ID 8067 or the full path: Hardware > Locks & Keys > Key Caps. While the attribute is optional, providing the explicit category ensures Google interprets your product data correctly. Remember that the product_type attribute is for your internal classification and does not replace the required google_product_category field for your feed optimization efforts.