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

You can use either, but the numeric ID (2810) is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.

Does this category require specific attributes like size or color?

Unlike the Apparel category, the Swimming Pools category does not have mandatory size or color attributes. However, including these in your product data is still recommended for better customer filtering.

Can I use product_type to categorize my pools instead?

The product_type attribute is a free-form field for your own internal organization and does not replace the required google_product_category, which Google uses to classify your items.

Google product category

Swimming Pools

Category ID2810

Full path for the feedHome & Garden > Pool & Spa > Swimming Pools

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Intex Gator Outdoor Inflatable Kiddie Pool
Sun Squad Inflatable Ring Pool
Zone Tech Anti-slip Foldable Pet & Kids Pool
MINNIDIP Tufted Luxe Inflatable Pool
Intex Deep Blue Sea Snapset Pool
awesomeview PVC Folding Pool
Intex Playday Family Pool
Bestway Steel Pro MAX Above Ground Swimming Pool
Coleman Power Steel Metal Frame Above Ground Swimming Pool Set
Intex Family Swim Center Pool
Intex Rectangular Metal Above Ground Outdoor Backyard Swimming Pool
Coleman Power Steel Oval Above Ground Pool Set
Bluescape Transparent Above-Ground Pool
Butterfly Inflatable Coil Mesh Swimming Pool
Rectangle Swimming Pool Kit

Swimming Pools Category Definition

The Swimming Pools category, identified by ID 2810, falls under the Home & Garden > Pool & Spa taxonomy branch. This classification is intended for structures designed to hold water for recreational swimming or wading purposes.

What Belongs in This Category

This category is designated for various types of aquatic vessels used for leisure in residential settings. Based on examples from the US market, appropriate products include:

Inflatable kiddie and ring pools for children
Foldable or portable pet and child wading pools
Above-ground metal frame swimming pool sets
Rectangular or oval DIY swimming pool kits
Family-sized inflatable swim centers

What Belongs Elsewhere

Products that do not fit here should be directed to the following neighboring categories within the Pool & Spa branch:

Pool & Spa Accessories: Includes ladders, covers, cleaning kits, and filters.
Spas: Dedicated to hot tubs and portable therapeutic massage units.
Saunas: For infrared, steam, or dry heat room installations.
Sauna Accessories: Includes stones, buckets, ladles, and specialized benches.

Ensure that maintenance equipment and heating systems are not categorized as pools themselves.

Subcategory Guidance

There are no further subcategories available for this level; 2810 is the most specific designation for swimming pools within the taxonomy.

Feed Implementation

Use either the numeric ID 2810 or the full path Home & Garden > Pool & Spa > Swimming Pools in your google_product_category attribute. While this attribute is optional, providing the ID ensures Google applies the correct requirements and policies to your items, as the system does not always accurately classify these products automatically.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the ID or the full path for the google_product_category attribute?: You can use either, but the numeric ID (2810) is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.
Does this category require specific attributes like size or color?: Unlike the Apparel category, the Swimming Pools category does not have mandatory size or color attributes. However, including these in your product data is still recommended for better customer filtering.
Can I use product_type to categorize my pools instead?: The product_type attribute is a free-form field for your own internal organization and does not replace the required google_product_category, which Google uses to classify your items.

This category in other languages

ru: Дом и сад > Бассейны и джакузи > Плавательные бассейны
uk: Дім та сад > Басейни та джакузі > Плавальні басейни