product_detail
Structured key-value product attributes that don't fit standard fields. Lets you encode brand-specific attributes (camera megapixels, fabric blend percentages, screen refresh rate) channels can surface in detail views.
Also known as: product_attributes , spec
Channel support
| Channel | Status | Field name | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Merchant Center | Optional | product_detail | — Docs → |
| Meta Commerce Manager | Not supported | — | — |
| TikTok Shop | Not supported | — | — |
| Pinterest Catalog | Not supported | — | — |
| Amazon | Optional | bullet_point | — |
| Bing Merchant Center | Optional | product_detail | — |
Why it matters
Channels increasingly use structured attributes for filtering and shopping experience. product_detail extends the standard field set, letting you encode product-specific specs that influence search relevance for niche queries.
Structured key-value attributes that extend beyond the standard field set. Camera megapixels, fabric blend percentages, screen refresh rates, supplement ingredients — all the product-specific specs that don't fit standard fields but matter for relevance and structured-data results.
The structured format section_name:attribute_name:attribute_value gives the data shape for downstream consumption. Up to 100 entries per item; in practice, 10-20 covers most categories well.
The 2026 strategic angle: AI shopping assistants (Google's AI Overviews, ChatGPT Shopping, Perplexity Shop) consume product_detail extensively for structured answers. "What's the battery life of X?" gets answered from product_detail entries when present. Items with rich product_detail get cited; items without don't.
Format rules
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Structured: section_name:attribute_name:attribute_value
Applies to: Google Merchant Center, Bing Merchant Center
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Up to 100 product_detail entries per item
Applies to: Google Merchant Center
Valid examples
Camera:Megapixels:48 Camera specs
Display:Refresh Rate:120Hz Display specs
Fabric:Composition:60% cotton, 40% polyester Apparel composition
Common mistakes
very fast camera Unstructured — needs section:attribute:value format
Related fields
product_highlight Short bullet points highlighting key product features. Used in expanded product views as quick-scan summaries. Most channels display 3-5 highlights per listing.
Read moredescription The longer-form product description that channels use for relevance scoring and surface in product detail views. Read after the title catches the user's attention; rarely the deciding factor for click-through but heavily weighted for search relevance.
Read moreFAQ
When does this surface to users?
In product detail views and structured-data results. Increasingly, AI shopping assistants (Google's AI Overviews, ChatGPT Shopping) consume product_detail for structured answers.
Last reviewed: 26 May 2026
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