Google product taxonomy 2021-09-21

Home & Garden Google product category ID 536

Home & Garden is one of the 21 top-level categories in Google's product taxonomy. It has 21 subcategories and 1034 categories in total, down to level 6.

Category ID and path

ID: 536
Full path: Home & Garden

Subcategories of Home & Garden

The 21 level-2 categories of Home & Garden with their IDs. Each row lists its own subcategories.
ID	Category	Subcategories
574	Bathroom Accessories Bath Caddies (575) Bath Mats & Rugs (577) Bath Pillows (4366) Bathroom Accessory Mounts (7093) Bathroom Accessory Sets (6858) Facial Tissue Holders (579) Hand Dryer Accessories (8016) Hand Dryers (5141) Medicine Cabinets (2418) Robe Hooks (2034) Safety Grab Bars (8114) Shower Curtain Rings (578) Shower Curtains (580) Shower Rods (1962) Soap & Lotion Dispensers (4971) Soap Dishes & Holders (582) Toilet Brush Replacement Heads (7509) Toilet Brushes & Holders (583) Toilet Paper Holders (584) Toothbrush Holders (585) Towel Racks & Holders (586)	21
359	Business & Home Security Dummy Surveillance Cameras (5491) Home Alarm Systems (3873) Motion Sensors (2161) Safety & Security Mirrors (500025) Security Lights (363) Security Monitors & Recorders (364) Security Safe Accessories (499865) Security Safes (3819) Security System Sensors (365)	9
696	Decor Address Signs (572) Artificial Flora (6265) Artificial Food (6266) Artwork (9) Backrest Pillows (4456) Baskets (573) Bird & Wildlife Feeder Accessories (5521) Bird & Wildlife Feeders (6993) Bird & Wildlife House Accessories (230911) Bird & Wildlife Houses (500078) Bird Baths (697) Bookends (587) Cardboard Cutouts (7380) Chair & Sofa Cushions (4453) Clock Parts (505827) Clocks (3890) Coat & Hat Racks (5708) Decorative Bells (7206) Decorative Bottles (6317) Decorative Bowls (6457) Decorative Jars (7113) Decorative Plaques (708) Decorative Plates (5875) Decorative Trays (6456) Door Mats (2675) Dreamcatchers (7172) Dried Flowers (6936) Ecospheres (6935) Figurines (5609) Finials (7422) Flag & Windsock Accessories (7419) Flags & Windsocks (701) Flameless Candles (4770) Fountains & Ponds (702) Garden & Stepping Stones (704) Growth Charts (499693) Home Decor Decals (3221) Home Fragrance Accessories (500121) Home Fragrances (592) Hourglasses (503000) House Numbers & Letters (7382) Lawn Ornaments & Garden Sculptures (6547) Mail Slots (7436) Mailbox Accessories (6333) Mailboxes (706) Mirrors (595) Music Boxes (3473) Napkin Rings (6324) Novelty Signs (5885) Ottoman Cushions (6927) Picture Frames (597) Piggy Banks & Money Jars (4295) Rain Chains (709) Rain Gauges (710) Refrigerator Magnets (5876) Rugs (598) Seasonal & Holiday Decorations (596) Shadow Boxes (5922) Slipcovers (599) Snow Globes (6535) Suncatchers (7173) Sundials (711) Throw Pillows (4454) Trunks (4233) Vase Fillers & Table Scatters (6424) Vases (602) Wallpaper (2334) Weather Vanes & Roof Decor (712) Wind Chimes (714) Wind Wheels & Spinners (2839) Window Magnets (6530) Window Treatment Accessories (6254) Window Treatments (603) World Globes (3262) Wreaths & Garlands (6267)	75
5835	Emergency Preparedness Earthquake Alarms (4490) Emergency Blankets (6897) Emergency Food Kits (5836) Emergency Tools & Kits (7058) Furniture Anchors (4491)	5
2862	Fireplace & Wood Stove Accessories Bellows (2044) Fireplace & Wood Stove Grates (6563) Fireplace Andirons (7523) Fireplace Reflectors (7109) Fireplace Screens (2365) Fireplace Tools (1530) Firewood & Fuel (625) Hearth Pads (7091) Log Rack & Carrier Accessories (7029) Log Racks & Carriers (695) Wood Stove Fans & Blowers (4918)	11
6792	Fireplaces	0
1679	Flood, Fire & Gas Safety Fire Alarm Control Panels (7226) Fire Alarms (1871) Fire Extinguisher & Equipment Storage (1639) Fire Extinguishers (1434) Fire Sprinklers (1934) Heat Detectors (7227) Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors (499673) Water & Flood Detectors (1306)	8
3348	Household Appliance Accessories Air Conditioner Accessories (2367) Air Purifier Accessories (3410) Dehumidifier Accessories (4667) Fan Accessories (5089) Floor & Steam Cleaner Accessories (4548) Furnace & Boiler Accessories (6773) Heating Radiator Accessories (7110) Humidifier Accessories (3862) Laundry Appliance Accessories (3456) Patio Heater Accessories (4650) Vacuum Accessories (618) Water Heater Accessories (2751)	12
604	Household Appliances Climate Control Appliances (1626) Floor & Carpet Dryers (235920) Floor & Steam Cleaners (616) Floor Polishers & Buffers (5294) Futon Dryers (4483) Garage Door Keypads & Remotes (6741) Garage Door Openers (609) Laundry Appliances (2706) Ultrasonic Cleaners (500081) Vacuums (619) Wallpaper Steamers (7121) Water Heaters (621)	12
630	Household Supplies Drawer & Shelf Liners (7351) Floor Protection Films & Runners (499674) Furniture Floor Protectors (7214) Garage Floor Mats (8522) Garbage Bags (2374) Household Cleaning Supplies (623) Household Paper Products (2530) Household Thermometers (3355) Laundry Supplies (627) Moisture Absorbers (7406) Pest Control (728) Rug Pads (3307) Shoe Care & Tools (628) Stair Treads (499885) Storage & Organization (636) Trash Compactor Accessories (5056) Waste Containment (4516) Waste Containment Accessories (6757)	18
638	Kitchen & Dining Barware (649) Cookware & Bakeware (6070) Food & Beverage Carriers (2920) Food Storage (2626) Food Storage Accessories (6478) Kitchen Appliance Accessories (2901) Kitchen Appliances (730) Kitchen Tools & Utensils (668) Prefabricated Kitchens & Kitchenettes (8161) Tableware (672)	10
689	Lawn & Garden Gardening (2962) Outdoor Living (2918) Outdoor Power Equipment (3798) Outdoor Power Equipment Accessories (4564) Snow Removal (5362) Watering & Irrigation (3568)	6
594	Lighting Emergency Lighting (1436) Floating & Submersible Lights (500003) Flood & Spot Lights (1546) In-Ground Lights (7401) Lamps (4636) Landscape Pathway Lighting (7400) Light Bulbs (2425) Light Ropes & Strings (2608) Lighting Fixtures (3006) Night Lights & Ambient Lighting (505826) Picture Lights (2370) Tiki Torches & Oil Lamps (7399) Track Lighting (6274)	13
2956	Lighting Accessories Lamp Post Bases (7338) Lamp Post Mounts (7447) Lamp Shades (3185) Lighting Timers (3522) Oil Lamp Fuel (505312)	5
4171	Linens & Bedding Bedding (569) Kitchen Linens Sets (505832) Table Linens (601) Towels (4077)	4
4358	Parasols & Rain Umbrellas	0
985	Plants Aquatic Plants (5590) Flowers (984) Indoor & Outdoor Plants (6762) Plant & Herb Growing Kits (505285) Seeds (2802) Trees (1684)	6
729	Pool & Spa Pool & Spa Accessories (2832) Sauna Accessories (543687) Saunas (3992) Spas (2982) Swimming Pools (2810)	5
600	Smoking Accessories Ashtrays (4082) Cigar Cases (6882) Cigar Cutters & Punches (6879) Cigarette Cases (6881) Cigarette Holders (500007) Humidor Accessories (6880) Humidors (6878)	7
6173	Umbrella Sleeves & Cases	0
2639	Wood Stoves	0

Smaller categories in Home & Garden

These level-2 categories are small, so they are listed here instead of on a page of their own.

Emergency Preparedness (5835)

Home & Garden > Emergency Preparedness

4490 Earthquake Alarms
6897 Emergency Blankets
5836 Emergency Food Kits
7058 Emergency Tools & Kits
4491 Furniture Anchors

Fireplaces (6792)

Home & Garden > Fireplaces

No subcategories: use 6792.

Lighting Accessories (2956)

Home & Garden > Lighting Accessories

7338 Lamp Post Bases
7447 Lamp Post Mounts
3185 Lamp Shades
3522 Lighting Timers
505312 Oil Lamp Fuel

Parasols & Rain Umbrellas (4358)

Home & Garden > Parasols & Rain Umbrellas

No subcategories: use 4358.

Umbrella Sleeves & Cases (6173)

Home & Garden > Umbrella Sleeves & Cases

No subcategories: use 6173.

Wood Stoves (2639)

Home & Garden > Wood Stoves

No subcategories: use 2639.

Attributes Google requires for Home & Garden

Only what Google's Merchant Center help documents for this branch, with links to the source pages.

Applies to Home & Garden

Subscriptions to physical goods

Attributes: google_product_category

Categories:

536 Home & Garden

Source: Product data specification

Shopify categories that map to Home & Garden

From Shopify's published crosswalk (2026-08 to Google 2021-09-21): 2291 Shopify categories map into this branch. The 15 closest matches are listed.

Shopify category	Google category
hg Home & Garden	536 Home & Garden
hg-1 Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories	574 Bathroom Accessories
hg-2 Home & Garden > Business & Home Security	359 Business & Home Security
hg-3 Home & Garden > Decor	696 Decor
hg-4 Home & Garden > Emergency Preparedness	5835 Emergency Preparedness
hg-5 Home & Garden > Fireplace & Wood Stove Accessories	2862 Fireplace & Wood Stove Accessories
hg-6 Home & Garden > Fireplaces	6792 Fireplaces
hg-7 Home & Garden > Flood, Fire & Gas Safety	1679 Flood, Fire & Gas Safety
hg-8 Home & Garden > Household Appliance Accessories	3348 Household Appliance Accessories
hg-9 Home & Garden > Household Appliances	604 Household Appliances
hg-10 Home & Garden > Household Supplies	630 Household Supplies
hg-11 Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining	638 Kitchen & Dining
hg-12 Home & Garden > Lawn & Garden	689 Lawn & Garden
hg-13 Home & Garden > Lighting	594 Lighting
hg-14 Home & Garden > Lighting Accessories	2956 Lighting Accessories

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How to set google_product_category in your feed

Put the numeric ID in the google_product_category attribute. Google accepts the ID or the full path, not both; the ID stays the same in every language. The attribute is optional: without it, Google assigns a category itself.

XML feed (RSS 2.0)

<item>
  <g:id>SKU-123</g:id>
  <g:google_product_category>536</g:google_product_category>
</item>

Text feed (TSV or CSV)

id	google_product_category
SKU-123	536

Google's help page on google_product_category

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Questions about Home & Garden

What is the Google product category ID for Home & Garden?

The ID is 536 and the full path is Home & Garden. In google_product_category you send either the ID or the full path, not both. The ID is the same in every language.

How many subcategories does Home & Garden have?

Home & Garden has 21 direct subcategories and 1034 categories in total, down to level 6 of the taxonomy (version 2021-09-21).

Which attributes does Google require for Home & Garden?

Google accepts physical goods subscriptions only in eight categories: Personal Care (2915), Health Care (491), Home & Garden (536), Pet Supplies (2), Toys (1253), Prepared Foods (5814), Apparel & Accessories (166) and Coffee (1868). The attributes Google requires for every product also apply: id, title, description, link, image_link, availability, price.

What does the Home & Garden category contain?

Home & Garden (536) has 21 subcategories: Bathroom Accessories (574), Business & Home Security (359), Decor (696), Emergency Preparedness (5835), Fireplace & Wood Stove Accessories (2862), Fireplaces (6792), Flood, Fire & Gas Safety (1679), Household Appliance Accessories (3348), Household Appliances (604), Household Supplies (630), Kitchen & Dining (638), Lawn & Garden (689), Lighting (594), Lighting Accessories (2956), Linens & Bedding (4171), Parasols & Rain Umbrellas (4358), Plants (985), Pool & Spa (729), Smoking Accessories (600), Umbrella Sleeves & Cases (6173) and Wood Stoves (2639).