Understanding Educational Software (ID 317)
The Educational Software category, identified by the numeric ID 317, covers digital programs and instructional media designed specifically for learning purposes. Within the Google product taxonomy, this category sits under Software > Computer Software > Educational Software, representing the most specific level of classification available for these goods.
Products falling into this category include interactive learning tools and curriculum-based software for various age groups. Examples from the US market include children's digital games focused on early development, interactive reading and phonics programs for primary school students, and specialized tutorial sets for office productivity suites. Other suitable items are interactive classroom software, math and science skill builders, and educational adventure games intended to reinforce school curriculum concepts.
Items that do not belong in this category include business-specific productivity tools, which should be placed in Business & Productivity Software, and system-level applications like antivirus or utility programs, which belong in Antivirus & Security Software or Computer Utilities & Maintenance Software. Additionally, translation or dictionary software must be categorized under Dictionary & Translation Software, while operating systems belong to Operating Systems.
This category is the most specific level available, so no further subcategories exist for this path. When submitting to your feed, use the numeric ID 317 or the full path Software > Computer Software > Educational Software. While the google_product_category attribute is optional, providing it prevents Google from misclassifying your items. Remember that product_type is a separate, merchant-defined field that does not replace the required taxonomy path.