Is it mandatory to use the google_product_category attribute for fonts?

No, it is optional. If you omit it, Google will attempt to categorize your product automatically, but manual assignment ensures higher accuracy for your listings.

Should I use the ID 5036 or the full text path in my feed?

You can use either the numeric ID 5036 or the full path string. The ID is often preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.

Does this category replace my own product_type attribute?

No, the google_product_category is for Google's taxonomy, whereas product_type is a free-form field for your own internal product classification system.

Google product category

Fonts

Category ID5036

Full path for the feedSoftware > Digital Goods & Currency > Fonts

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Cine Moonset Font
Font Bundle Vicarel Studios
TT Slabs
Theuerdank Fraktur Pro Font Family SoftMaker
Skinny Latte Font
TT Turns
Salted Dough Font
Ephemera Dawn Ephemera Fonts Co.
Rustic Revolver Creative Display Typeface Font Vadova Studio
Nautilus
Modern Embroidery Font
PF Centro Slab Pro Font
Noefront Vintage Typeface Font Catalystco Studio
Belmora Elegant Luxury Serif Typeface Font RASIO STD
NirvananiumNB Bold

Understanding the Fonts Category

The Fonts category, identified by ID 5036, is the specific classification for digital typography assets within the Google product taxonomy. It falls under the path Software > Digital Goods & Currency > Fonts and serves as the destination for all downloadable typeface files.

What Belongs in This Category

This category is designated for digital products used in graphic design and typesetting. Based on items found in the US market, this includes:

Individual display typefaces and script fonts.
Comprehensive font bundles including multiple weights or styles.
Professional font family sets containing various decorative or serif options.
Specialized luxury, vintage, or embroidery-style digital lettering files.

What Does Not Belong Here

Do not place products in this category that are not strictly typography software or digital font files. These items belong in alternative classifications:

Stock Photographs & Video Footage for visual media assets.
Computer Icons for digital interface elements or glyphs.
Desktop Wallpaper for static background imagery.
Document Templates for pre-formatted files like resumes or brochures.
Digital Artwork for original illustrations or graphic prints.

Virtual Currency also remains excluded as it pertains to financial assets rather than design software.

How to Use This Category

To assign this category in your feed, use the numeric ID 5036 or the full path: Software > Digital Goods & Currency > Fonts. While this attribute is optional, providing it manually prevents potential misclassification by Google’s automated system and helps ensure your digital goods are indexed correctly alongside similar design resources.

Frequently asked questions

Is it mandatory to use the google_product_category attribute for fonts?: No, it is optional. If you omit it, Google will attempt to categorize your product automatically, but manual assignment ensures higher accuracy for your listings.
Should I use the ID 5036 or the full text path in my feed?: You can use either the numeric ID 5036 or the full path string. The ID is often preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.
Does this category replace my own product_type attribute?: No, the google_product_category is for Google's taxonomy, whereas product_type is a free-form field for your own internal product classification system.

This category in other languages

ru: Программное обеспечение > Цифровые товары и валюта > Шрифты
uk: Програмне забезпечення > Цифрові товари та валюта > Шрифти