Google channel

by Shopify

Reach shoppers and get discovered across Google.

5396 reviews

  • Popular with businesses in the United States

Free to install. Additional charges may apply.

Key values section

Manage with Shopify

Shopify’s Google channel makes it easy to get your products on Google while everything is managed with Shopify.

List your products for free

Showcase your products for free across Google—Search, Shopping, Images, Lens, and YouTube.

Boost your reach with ads

Create your Smart Shopping campaigns in Shopify, set a budget, and let Google’s smart technology optimize your ad.

  • Example of product sync list with Google Merchant Center.
  • Example of Google Smart Shopping campaign creation screen.
  • Sample dashboard showing sales, orders, etc.
  • Overview page of Shopify's Google channel
  • Example of product sync list with Google Merchant Center.
  • Example of Google Smart Shopping campaign creation screen.
  • Sample dashboard showing sales, orders, etc.
  • Overview page of Shopify's Google channel
Google channel

Google channel

Get your products discovered with Shopify’s Google channel.

The Google channel makes it easy for you to reach the millions of shoppers that use Google to find the products they need. Merchants can:

  • List products for free on Google.

  • Enable seamless checkout with Buy on Google. Available to eligible US businesses.

  • Run paid Smart Shopping campaigns to promote products across Google.

Regardless of your budget, you can get your products in front of shoppers when they are looking for them on Google. Free listings on Google help you get in front of the millions of shoppers that use the search engine to discover & purchase products.

Smart Shopping campaigns are paid ads that help you reach shoppers on YouTube, Gmail, Search and across their Display Network. To set up a Smart Shopping campaign, just sync your products and set a daily budget. Google will optimize your campaign and choose the best time and place to show your products to shoppers.

New to Google Advertising?

Businesses new to advertising with Google can earn up to $500 in ad credit. We’ll match your spending on Smart Shopping campaigns up to $500 within the first 60 days.

Credits earned can take up to 5 days to be applied to you

Which countries are free listings on Google available in?

Free listings on Google is available for merchants selling in these countries: Finland, Netherlands, Greece, Switzerland, Hungary, Czechia, Romania, Canada, Slovakia, Turkey, USA, Mexico, UK, Sweden, Germany, Denmark, France, Norway, Japan, Belgium, Brazil, Austria, Australia, Poland, Spain, Russia, Italy, India, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Israel, Thailand, Ukraine, Republic of Korea, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UAE, Portugal, Malaysia, Philippines, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Taiwan.

Where will my products appear on Google?

If you’re running a Smart Shopping campaign, your products can appear on Google Search, the Shopping tab, Gmail, Youtube and the Google Display Network.

If you’re selling in the U.S., then free listings can appear in search results across Google. If you're selling outside the U.S., free listings will appear on the Shopping tab.

What does a Smart Shopping campaign cost?

You set your own daily budget. You only pay if someone clicks on your ad.

Can I run both a Smart Shopping campaign & have a free listing at the same time?

Yes, you can run both at the same time. A free listing can support your paid ads & ensure you’re more discoverable.

Disclaimer

You acknowledge that Shopify may be compensated by Google in accordance with Google's policy: support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/141252?hl=en.

You can choose any Comparison Smart Shopping Service via the CSS dashboard available in Merchant Center.

Launch date

November 28, 2017

Integrates with

  • Google Merchant Center
  • Google Ads
Google channel

Google channel

Get your products discovered with Shopify’s Google channel.

The Google channel makes it easy for you to reach the millions of shoppers that use Google to find the products they need. Merchants can:

  • List products for free on Google.

  • Enable seamless checkout with Buy on Google. Available to eligible US businesses.

  • Run paid Smart Shopping campaigns to promote products across Google.

Regardless of your budget, you can get your products in front of shoppers when they are looking for them on Google. Free listings on Google help you get in front of the millions of shoppers that use the search engine to discover & purchase products.

Smart Shopping campaigns are paid ads that help you reach shoppers on YouTube, Gmail, Search and across their Display Network. To set up a Smart Shopping campaign, just sync your products and set a daily budget. Google will optimize your campaign and choose the best time and place to show your products to shoppers.

New to Google Advertising?

Businesses new to advertising with Google can earn up to $500 in ad credit. We’ll match your spending on Smart Shopping campaigns up to $500 within the first 60 days.

Credits earned can take up to 5 days to be applied to you

Which countries are free listings on Google available in?

Free listings on Google is available for merchants selling in these countries: Finland, Netherlands, Greece, Switzerland, Hungary, Czechia, Romania, Canada, Slovakia, Turkey, USA, Mexico, UK, Sweden, Germany, Denmark, France, Norway, Japan, Belgium, Brazil, Austria, Australia, Poland, Spain, Russia, Italy, India, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Israel, Thailand, Ukraine, Republic of Korea, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UAE, Portugal, Malaysia, Philippines, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Taiwan.

Where will my products appear on Google?

If you’re running a Smart Shopping campaign, your products can appear on Google Search, the Shopping tab, Gmail, Youtube and the Google Display Network.

If you’re selling in the U.S., then free listings can appear in search results across Google. If you're selling outside the U.S., free listings will appear on the Shopping tab.

What does a Smart Shopping campaign cost?

You set your own daily budget. You only pay if someone clicks on your ad.

Can I run both a Smart Shopping campaign & have a free listing at the same time?

Yes, you can run both at the same time. A free listing can support your paid ads & ensure you’re more discoverable.

Disclaimer

You acknowledge that Shopify may be compensated by Google in accordance with Google's policy: support.google.com/adspolicy/answer/141252?hl=en.

You can choose any Comparison Smart Shopping Service via the CSS dashboard available in Merchant Center.

Launch date

November 28, 2017

Integrates with

  • Google Merchant Center
  • Google Ads

Pricing

Free to install

When you run a campaign, the ad spend is billed directly to your Google Ads account. You set the daily campaign budget.

Reviews

3.9 of 5 stars

The overall rating reflects the current state of the app. It accounts for all app reviews but prioritizes the most recent ones.

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1 of 5 stars
May 18, 2022

Oskari

Location Germany

Diese App verursacht schwerwiegende Probleme bei den Artikeldaten, so dass sämtliche Artikel von Google abgelehnt werden. Dies hat zur Folge, dass das Merchants Konto suspendiert wurde.

1 of 5 stars
May 16, 2022

securvaillance

Location United States

SAME AS OTHERS very terrible experience they keep suspending my new website ive included all the policy and information and still keep getting denied claiming misrepresentation with no details on what else to do and now i dont see a way to ask for another review anymore

Developer reply

May 18, 2022

Hey there,

Thomas here from Shopify. Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience. We definitely want to make sure that you get the support you need regarding the issues you are facing with the Google Channel. Although Google is responsible for all account suspensions, I'll be sending an email out to you shortly with information that can help.

Thomas | Shopify

1 of 5 stars
May 16, 2022

Athena

Location United States

very terrible experience they keep suspending my new website ive included all the policy and information and still keep getting denied claiming misrepresentation with no details on what else to do and now i dont see a way to ask for another review anymore

Developer reply

May 18, 2022

Hey there,

Thomas here from Shopify. Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience. We definitely want to make sure that you get the support you need regarding the issues you are facing with the Google Channel. Although Google is responsible for all account suspensions, I'll be sending an email out to you shortly with information that can help.

Thomas | Shopify

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