Google product category

Compilers & Programming Tools

Category ID315
Full path for the feedSoftware > Computer Software > Compilers & Programming Tools

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

  • CG FC200 ECU Programmer
    CG FC200 ECU Programmer
  • Visual Studio Professional
    Visual Studio Professional
  • Microsoft Visual Studio Enterprise
    Microsoft Visual Studio Enterprise
  • mikroC PRO for PIC32 C Compiler
    mikroC PRO for PIC32 C Compiler
  • Intel C++ Compiler Standard Edition
    Intel C++ Compiler Standard Edition
  • Software MikroElektronika
    Software MikroElektronika
  • Software MikroElektronika
    Software MikroElektronika
  • mikroC PRO for FT90x
    mikroC PRO for FT90x
  • mikroC PRO for ARM
    mikroC PRO for ARM

About the Compilers & Programming Tools Category

The Compilers & Programming Tools category, identified by ID 315, belongs under the Software > Computer Software hierarchy. This category is designed for professional software development suites, compilers, and specialized programming hardware interfaces used by developers to write, compile, and debug code.

What Belongs in Category 315

This category is intended for technical tools that facilitate the creation of software. Based on examples from the US market, appropriate products include:

  • Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) like professional-grade visual studio suites.
  • Specific C, C++, and ARM compilers used for firmware and application development.
  • ECU programming devices and specialized code development software for microcontrollers.

What Does Not Belong Here

Do not place general-purpose business applications or utility software here. For example, software used for office productivity, tax accounting, or antivirus protection belongs in their respective categories such as Business & Productivity Software or Antivirus & Security Software. Additionally, operating systems or multimedia and design tools should be mapped to Operating Systems or Multimedia & Design Software rather than this category.

Using the Category in Your Feed

To classify your products, use the ID 315 or the full path: Software > Computer Software > Compilers & Programming Tools. This attribute is optional but recommended to prevent Google from miscategorizing your development tools, ensuring that relevant attributes are expected for your technical inventory.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the ID or the full path in my feed?
Both are accepted by Google, but using the numeric ID 315 is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.
Does this category impact who sees my ads?
No, the google_product_category attribute determines how Google classifies your product for its internal systems and does not limit your ad targeting.
Is product_type the same as google_product_category?
No, product_type is a free-form field for your own organizational structure, while google_product_category must strictly follow the Google taxonomy.

This category in other languages

ru
Программное обеспечение > Программное обеспечение для компьютеров > Компиляторы и средства программирования
uk
Програмне забезпечення > Програмне забезпечення для комп'ютерів > Компілятори та засоби програмування