Should I use the ID or the path for my feed?

You can use either the numeric ID 2867 or the full path string. The ID is often preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.

Does this category affect my product rankings?

The category helps Google understand what your product is to ensure it shows for relevant searches. It does not limit who sees your ad, but accurate categorization ensures Google expects the correct attributes for your item.

Is product_type the same as google_product_category?

No. The google_product_category is a standardized Google taxonomy field, while product_type is a free-form attribute used for your own internal organization or bidding structures.

Google product category

Slides

Category ID2867

Full path for the feedToys & Games > Outdoor Play Equipment > Slides

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Gorilla Playsets Cool Wave Slide
Spiral Slide
Gorilla Playsets Super Wave Scoop Slide
Single Straight Embankment Slide
Scoop Slide
Junior Slide
Swing-n-slide Playsets Turbo Tube Slide
Double Bedway Slide
Single Left Turn Slide
Double Right Turn Slide
Gorilla Playsets Alpine Wave Slide
Curved Right Turn Slide
TUSK Turbo Twister Slide
Playground Equipment Triple Sectional Split Slide
SportsPlay Independent Tunnel Slide

Understanding Category 2867: Slides

The Google Product Category for Slides is 2867. It represents the specific classification for outdoor standalone slides and slide components designed for residential or commercial playground use within the Toys & Games taxonomy.

This category includes products intended for sliding, regardless of design complexity. Examples found in the US market include:

Straight, wavy, or scoop-style garden slides
Turbo tube slides and spiraling playground slides
Independent tunnel slides designed for open play areas
Sectional split slides and various curved turn slides

These items are strictly for individual sliding equipment units, whether they are main bedway structures or specific slide components meant for installation.

Products that do not belong in this category include complete play sets, which should be mapped to Swing Sets & Playsets. Items like playhouses, sandboxes, trampolines, pogo sticks, stilts, or inflatable bouncers belong in their respective neighboring categories. If you are selling attachments specifically for swing sets that are not the slide itself, please use Swing Set & Playset Accessories.

As this is the most specific level in the taxonomy, there are no subcategories to select. Ensure your items are correctly classified here to avoid miscategorization by Google.

In your feed, use either the numeric ID 2867 or the full path: Toys & Games > Outdoor Play Equipment > Slides. While this attribute is optional, providing it manually is recommended over automated assignment to ensure higher accuracy for your specific product assortment.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the ID or the path for my feed?: You can use either the numeric ID 2867 or the full path string. The ID is often preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.
Does this category affect my product rankings?: The category helps Google understand what your product is to ensure it shows for relevant searches. It does not limit who sees your ad, but accurate categorization ensures Google expects the correct attributes for your item.
Is product_type the same as google_product_category?: No. The google_product_category is a standardized Google taxonomy field, while product_type is a free-form attribute used for your own internal organization or bidding structures.

This category in other languages

ru: Игры и игрушки > Оборудование для игр на открытом воздухе > Горки
uk: Ігри та іграшки > Обладнання для ігор на свіжому повітрі > Гірки