Should I use the ID or the full path for the google_product_category?

You can use either, but the numeric ID 2608 is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.

Can I use product_type to categorize my string lights instead?

No, product_type is a free-form field for your internal organization. It does not replace the mandatory or optional google_product_category attribute.

Is the google_product_category attribute mandatory?

It is optional, but providing it is highly recommended to ensure Google correctly identifies your product, especially when automated systems might misclassify items.

Google product category

Light Ropes & Strings

Category ID2608

Full path for the feedHome & Garden > Lighting > Light Ropes & Strings

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Merkury Innovations LED Curtain String Lights
Feit Electric LED Fairy String Lights
Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights
Mainstays LED Wire Lights
IKEA SOLVINDEN LED string light
Hampton Bay Outdoor Plug-in Globe LED String-Light
Feit Electric LED Edison LED Light String
Westinghouse Outdoor Solar LED Edison String-Light
Better Homes & Gardens Outdoor String Lights
Room Essentials LED Vine String Lights
Twinkly RGB LED String
LIFX Smart Home LED Multicolored String Lights
Enbrighten Seasons LED Color Changing Cafe Lights
GE Cync Dynamic Effects Smart LED Cafe Lights
Lepro Smart Outdoor String Lights

About Light Ropes & Strings

The Light Ropes & Strings category, identified by the Google product taxonomy ID 2608, covers decorative illumination products designed for accent or ambient lighting. This category resides under Home & Garden > Lighting.

What Belongs Here

This category is specifically for flexible or modular light strands used in both indoor and outdoor settings. Examples of products found in the US market include:

LED curtain, fairy, and wire string lights for decorative indoor displays.
Outdoor cafe and globe LED string lights designed for patios or gardens.
Smart, color-changing, or RGB-enabled light strands that allow for mobile app control.
Solar-powered decorative LED Edison string lights.
Permanent outdoor decorative lighting systems.

What Does Not Belong Here

Do not use this category for lighting solutions that fall into neighboring groups. For instance, single light bulbs should be placed in Light Bulbs, while standard lamps or bedside lights belong in Lamps. If you are selling specialized lighting like Flood & Spot Lights, Landscape Pathway Lighting, or functional fixtures like Track Lighting and Picture Lights, please use those specific taxonomy paths instead. Night Lights & Ambient Lighting is for stationary decorative pieces rather than stringed decorative lights.

How to Use This in Your Feed

In your product feed, use the attribute google_product_category. You can submit either the numeric ID 2608 or the full path: Home & Garden > Lighting > Light Ropes & Strings. While this attribute is optional, providing the ID ensures Google applies the correct categorization for your decorative lighting, as automatic assignments may lack the necessary precision for specialized items.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the ID or the full path for the google_product_category?: You can use either, but the numeric ID 2608 is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.
Can I use product_type to categorize my string lights instead?: No, product_type is a free-form field for your internal organization. It does not replace the mandatory or optional google_product_category attribute.
Is the google_product_category attribute mandatory?: It is optional, but providing it is highly recommended to ensure Google correctly identifies your product, especially when automated systems might misclassify items.

This category in other languages

ru: Дом и сад > Осветительные приборы > Световые шнуры и ленты
uk: Дім та сад > Освітлювальні прилади > Світлові шнури та стрічки