Google product category

Clocks

Category ID3890
Full path for the feedHome & Garden > Decor > Clocks

All deeper subcategories

  • Alarm Clocks4546
  • Desk & Shelf Clocks6912
  • Floor & Grandfather Clocks3696
  • Wall Clocks3840

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

  • Hay Jasper Morrison Table Clock
    Hay Jasper Morrison Table Clock
  • Lexon Flip Classic Reversable Lcd Alarm Clock
    Lexon Flip Classic Reversable Lcd Alarm Clock
  • Studio Surume Tomarigi Mini Desk Clock
    Studio Surume Tomarigi Mini Desk Clock
  • Braun Classic Analogue Alarm Clock
    Braun Classic Analogue Alarm Clock
  • Besonder NRH Clock Mini
    Besonder NRH Clock Mini
  • Solar Kit-Cat Digital Alarm Klock
    Solar Kit-Cat Digital Alarm Klock
  • Seiko Quartz Oak Wall Clock
    Seiko Quartz Oak Wall Clock
  • Howard Miller Office Mate Wall Clock
    Howard Miller Office Mate Wall Clock
  • Nelson Ball Clock
    Nelson Ball Clock
  • Rexite Contrattempo Wall Clock
    Rexite Contrattempo Wall Clock
  • Kit-Cat Klock
    Kit-Cat Klock
  • Hermle Roseland Wall Clock
    Hermle Roseland Wall Clock
  • IKEA BRAVUR wall clock
    IKEA BRAVUR wall clock
  • Sandwich Wall Clock
    Sandwich Wall Clock
  • Bulova Timepiece Oversize Wall Clock
    Bulova Timepiece Oversize Wall Clock

Clocks Category Overview

The Clocks category, identified by ID 3890, belongs to the Home & Garden > Decor > Clocks taxonomy branch. This category is designated for devices specifically designed to measure and display time in home or office environments.

Products that belong here include various functional time-keeping items. Based on examples from the US market, this includes decorative wall clocks, minimalist desk clocks, and modern digital alarm clocks. Whether they are analog quartz pieces, oversized statement wall clocks, or small reversible digital alarms, they all fit within this specific classification for your product feed.

What Does Not Belong Here

Do not place products in this category that serve different primary functions or belong to the subcategories listed below. Items such as clock parts or specific timing accessories like hour glasses should be directed to their respective subcategories. Decorative items that do not measure time, such as decorative plates, vases, or weather vanes, must be placed in their appropriate neighbouring decor categories instead.

Choosing a Subcategory

Always prioritize using the most specific subcategory available. Use Floor & Grandfather Clocks, Wall Clocks, Alarm Clocks, or Desk & Shelf Clocks if your product clearly fits one of these descriptions rather than the general category.

Feed Implementation

Include the value 3890 or Home & Garden > Decor > Clocks in the google_product_category attribute. Remember that this attribute is optional but helps improve classification accuracy, as distinct from the free-form product_type attribute used for internal organization.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the numeric ID or the full path for the google_product_category?
You can use either. The numeric ID 3890 is preferred as it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors in your data feed.
Is it mandatory to fill out the google_product_category attribute?
It is optional. However, providing it ensures Google classifies your items correctly, as automatic assignment can sometimes be inaccurate or too broad.
How does this category differ from product_type?
The google_product_category is a standardized taxonomy required by Google to understand your inventory, while product_type is a free-form field for your own internal structure.

This category in other languages

ru
Дом и сад > Декоративные элементы > Домашние и офисные часы
uk
Дім та сад > Декоративні елементи > Домашні та офісні годинники