Google Shopping Statistics

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Google Shopping Statistics

Google Shopping is now responsible for 76% of all retail search ad spend in the US, while mobile drives 65% of clicks and businesses typically earn $2 for every $1 spent. See how CPCs run about 25% lower than text ads yet lead to outcomes like a 1.91% average conversion rate and 40% higher revenue with Shopping Actions.

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Key Statistics

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Google Shopping ads now drive 76% of all retail search ad spend in the US

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Google Shopping organic listings can increase click-through rates by up to 20% when paired with paid ads

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Google Shopping CPCs are typically 25% lower than text ad CPCs on average

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35% of all Google product searches turn into a purchase within 5 days

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Retailers see a 40% increase in revenue when utilizing Google Shopping Actions alongside Search

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Mobile devices account for 65% of all clicks on Google Shopping ads

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The average conversion rate for Google Shopping ads across all industries is 1.91%

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60% of clicks on Google Search ads are generated by the top 3 Shopping results

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Google’s ad revenue from Shopping grew by 38% year-over-year in the retail segment

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Businesses earn an average of $2 for every $1 spent on Google Shopping ads

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Shopping ads represent 85.3% of all Google Ads clicks for retail search terms

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Desktop users spend 14% more per Google Shopping transaction than mobile users

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Retargeting via Google Shopping remarketing lists can increase conversions by 15%

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Cost-per-click on Google Shopping is 30% higher for electronics than for apparel

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International Google Shopping revenue grew by 22% in the EMEA region last fiscal year

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Campaigns using "Target ROAS" bidding see a 31% increase in conversion value on average

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Subscription services using Google Shopping see 12% lower customer acquisition costs

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Jewelry and luxury items have the highest Google Shopping CPC at an average of $1.41

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Smart Shopping campaigns (now Performance Max) see a 15% lower CPA than standard campaigns

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Spending on Google Shopping ads increases by 60% during the Black Friday to Cyber Monday period

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Small businesses allocate 45% of their digital budget to Google Shopping

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High-intent product searches on Google result in localized Shopping ads 48% of the time

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Average monthly spend for mid-market retailers on Google Shopping is $9,000

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Clothing and apparel brands spend 35% of their social/search budget on Google Shopping

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Google Shopping click share for Amazon has decreased by 10% as it focuses on its own platform

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Over 50% of Google Shopping ads leads to a purchase when the product has a 4-star rating or higher

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Home and Garden category CPC increased by 8% in 2023

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Walmart increased its Google Shopping spend by 20% to compete with specialty retailers

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Free Shipping labels on Google Shopping ads increase conversion rates by 9%

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Multi-channel retailers using Google Shopping see a 10% higher LTV (Lifetime Value)

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46% of product searches begin on Google, while 54% begin on Amazon

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70% of shoppers use Google to research a purchase they plan to make in-store

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51% of consumers say they use Google Shopping to discover new brands

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83% of US shoppers who visited a store in the last week said they used online search before going

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Searches for "open now near me" have grown by over 400% in the last year, impacting localized shopping

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90% of consumers who use search are not yet certain of a specific brand

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65% of shoppers check Google for the best price, even when they are inside a brick-and-mortar store

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Visual search interest is growing, with 22% of Google Shopping users leveraging Lens

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59% of shoppers say being able to shop on mobile is important when deciding which brand to buy from

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43% of consumers research products while they are in the aisle of a store via Google

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Consumers are 2.5x more likely to purchase when they see a "Fast & Free" shipping badge

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75% of shoppers say they like ads that are personalized to their past purchases

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40% of shoppers globally say they use Google to find the best deals

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"In stock" searches have increased by 70%, reflecting consumer desire for immediate availability

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33% of mobile shoppers use Google Shopping specifically to find local store inventory

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Consumers read an average of 10 reviews before trusting a product on Google Shopping

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55% of shoppers use Google Lens for price comparisons on Shopping while in stores

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20% of users state they prefer Google Shopping over Amazon because of the interface

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62% of consumers say they will look at at least 3 sites before making a final buy on Google Shopping

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User interest in "Sustainability" on Google Shopping has increased by 50% in the last 24 months

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47% of shopping cart abandons happen because the total price was too high upon clicking the ad

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Shoppers spend 44% more during a session that starts with an unbranded "Gift" search on Google

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One in three shoppers has purchased from a brand other than the one they intended because of a Shopping ad

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26% of Google Shopping clicks occur during the hours of 6 PM to 10 PM

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Gender-neutral product searches are up 33% in the apparel category on Google

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61% of users are more likely to buy from mobile sites that customize info to their location

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54% of buyers say they find Google Shopping ads more helpful than standard text ads

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30% of Gen Z shoppers start their product search on Google, compared to 52% of Baby Boomers

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67% of consumers say they have used "Buy Online, Pick Up In-Store" (BOPIS) via Google Shopping ads

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Search volume for "ethical brands" has increased by 120% in Google Shopping categories

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95% of all Google Shopping traffic in the US is mobile-driven for users under age 25

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Google Merchant Center accounts grew by 30% globally after free listings were introduced

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Chrome users account for 68% of Google Shopping conversions

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45% of Google Shopping interactions now involve AI-powered product descriptions

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12% of Google Shopping users utilize Voice Search to add items to their lists

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Real-time inventory updates reduce "wrong price" errors by 94% using Content API

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50% of merchants use a third-party feed optimization tool for Google Shopping

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Android users have a 5% higher conversion rate on Google Shopping than iOS users in the US

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80% of Performance Max campaigns use Google’s machine learning to allocate Shopping budgets

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API-based feed submissions are 3x faster at reflecting price changes than manual uploads

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40% of all Google Shopping traffic from mobile comes from the Google Search app rather than a mobile browser

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Tablet devices represent less than 3% of total Google Shopping ad spend

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SSL-secured (HTTPS) landing pages are required for 100% of Google Shopping listings

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Use of the Google "Manufacturer Center" improves ad relevance by 10%

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25% of large retailers use Google Cloud Retail Search to sync with their Shopping ads

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Dynamic Image Extensions on Shopping Ads see a 5% higher engagement rate on mobile

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3D product models in Google Shopping results increase engagement time by 47%

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Automated image improvement tools in GMC are used by 15% of all merchants

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Roughly 60% of Google Shopping impressions are served via "Enhanced CPC" or automated bidding

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Smart Watches generate less than 0.1% of Google Shopping leads

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70% of YouTube viewers say they bought a brand after seeing it on the platform via Shopping ads

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Broad match keywords in Shopping-adjacent Search campaigns cover 20% of queries missed by exact match

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5G users are 1.2x more likely to complete a transaction on Google Shopping due to speed

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Automated currency conversion in GMC is used by 20% of cross-border sellers

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Mobile page weight for Shopping landing pages has increased by 10% in two years

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90% of all Google Shopping images are processed via Google's Vision AI for categorization

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AR "Try-on" features for makeup on Google Shopping increase click-through by 12%

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55% of total Google Shopping ad spend is managed through "Performance Max" campaigns

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Merchant Center "Insights" data is accessed by 40% of small retailers weekly

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15% of Shopping clicks are lost to "Out-of-Stock" pages if retailers don't use real-time feed updates

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Google Shopping has over 1 billion products listed globally

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Google Shopping holds a 75% market share of all retail search advertising in the US

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The Apparel category accounts for 28% of all Google Shopping traffic

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80% of retailers plan to increase their budget for Google Shopping in the next 12 months

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Google Shopping grew 3x faster than traditional search ads in 2023

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Europe accounts for 30% of Google Shopping’s global ad revenue

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Use of Google Shopping "Local Inventory Ads" increased by 300% since 2020

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Competition on Google Shopping (measured by CPC) has risen by 14% since last year

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Electronics and Home Goods represent 22% of total Google Shopping spend

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Over 50% of Shopify merchants use a Google Shopping integration

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Google Shopping is available in over 90 countries worldwide

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40% of all online product searches in the UK start on Google Shopping

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Cross-border shopping via Google Shopping ads has grown by 15% year-over-year

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Google Shopping's share of retail ad clicks peaked at 89% for the UK market in late 2023

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65% of small and medium businesses use Google Shopping as their primary digital sales channel

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The "Home Office" category saw a 150% increase in Google Shopping traffic during 2021-2023

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1 in 5 Google Shopping clicks in the EU is on a "Comparison Shopping Service" (CSS) partner

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Black Friday Google Shopping volume is 4x higher than a standard Friday

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Google Shopping’s conversion rate for "Health" items is 2.32% on average

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Over 2 billion people use Google products that feature Shopping integrations (Search, Lens, YouTube)

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Luxury brand participation on Google Shopping increased by 18% in 2023

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Non-branded queries account for 70% of clicks on Google Shopping ads

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Roughly 35% of clicks on Google Shopping come from users who have visited the site before

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Google Shopping's growth in Brazil and India is exceeding 40% annually

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10% of total Google search queries are product-related, leading to Shopping results

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Amazon's presence in Google Shopping auctions decreased by 15% as it boosted internal ad sales

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Google Shopping see a 12% higher CTR for brands that include a physical location

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40% of furniture retailers use "See in Your Space" AR features on Google Shopping

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The average number of products in a small merchant feed is 500-1000 items

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Google Shopping ads are 50% more likely to be clicked than organic search results for commercial intent

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Average CTR for Google Shopping ads is 0.86%

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Google Shopping ads have a 20% higher conversion rate than traditional text ads for long-tail keywords

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Bounce rates from Google Shopping traffic are 15% lower than from social media referral traffic

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Products with 10+ images in the feed have a 25% higher CTR than those with only one

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The "Best Seller" badge increases click volume by 18%

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Campaigns optimized for "New Customers" see a 12% rise in brand acquisition

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Load times longer than 3 seconds lead to a 53% drop in Shopping conversion

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Video ads within Google Shopping results see 3x higher engagement than static images

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Average ROAS for the Toys and Hobbies category on Google Shopping is 5.2:1

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Optimized product titles can increase click-through rate by up to 100%

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40% of users will return to a product via Google Shopping if they abandoned the cart once

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Product feeds updated daily see 20% fewer "out of stock" click-loss than weekly updates

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High-quality imagery (1000x1000px+) improves conversion rates by 12% over low-res versions

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The Pet Supplies category has the highest average CTR on Google Shopping at 1.15%

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Local Inventory Ads see 1.5x higher CTR than standard Shopping ads for mobile users

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Using Merchant Promotions (discount codes) increases CTR by 7%

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80% of top-performing Shopping campaigns use negative keyword lists for brand exclusion

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Product ratings (stars) increase click-through rate by 15% on average

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Products listed on Google Shopping "Free Listings" get 10% higher visibility when combined with paid ads

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Desktop Shopping ads have a 12% higher conversion rate than tablet views

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Average time to purchase after first Google Shopping click is 18 hours

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Campaigns using Dynamic Remarketing see a 20% increase in add-to-cart actions

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Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) for Health & Beauty is 4.5:1 on average

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25% of users click on the second or third Shopping result rather than the first

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Adding "Sale Price" annotations can increase CTR by 25%

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Average CPC for Furniture on Google Shopping is $0.78

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Mobile Shopping ad CTR has increased by 15% year-over-year

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72% of retailers say Google Shopping is their most profitable ad channel

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Using automated bidding for Shopping ads saves marketers 5 hours per week on average

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Brands that use the "Price Drop" badge see a 10% increase in clicks

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 5, 2026
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Google Shopping now commands 76% of all retail search ad spend in the US, and that dominance is showing up everywhere from mobile clicks to revenue lift. Even the mechanics of buying look different, with Shopping ads averaging a 1.91% conversion rate and businesses earning $2 for every $1 spent. The full picture is more nuanced than “Shopping works,” so it is worth looking at where performance rises, where it stalls, and why the CPC you pay can swing by category.

Key Takeaways

  • Google Shopping ads now drive 76% of all retail search ad spend in the US
  • Google Shopping organic listings can increase click-through rates by up to 20% when paired with paid ads
  • Google Shopping CPCs are typically 25% lower than text ad CPCs on average
  • 46% of product searches begin on Google, while 54% begin on Amazon
  • 70% of shoppers use Google to research a purchase they plan to make in-store
  • 51% of consumers say they use Google Shopping to discover new brands
  • 95% of all Google Shopping traffic in the US is mobile-driven for users under age 25
  • Google Merchant Center accounts grew by 30% globally after free listings were introduced
  • Chrome users account for 68% of Google Shopping conversions
  • Google Shopping has over 1 billion products listed globally
  • Google Shopping holds a 75% market share of all retail search advertising in the US
  • The Apparel category accounts for 28% of all Google Shopping traffic
  • Average CTR for Google Shopping ads is 0.86%
  • Google Shopping ads have a 20% higher conversion rate than traditional text ads for long-tail keywords
  • Bounce rates from Google Shopping traffic are 15% lower than from social media referral traffic

Google Shopping drives most retail search ad spend, boosts performance with smart bidding, and converts nearly one in three purchases.

Ad Spend & Revenue

1Google Shopping ads now drive 76% of all retail search ad spend in the US
Single source
2Google Shopping organic listings can increase click-through rates by up to 20% when paired with paid ads
Verified
3Google Shopping CPCs are typically 25% lower than text ad CPCs on average
Verified
435% of all Google product searches turn into a purchase within 5 days
Verified
5Retailers see a 40% increase in revenue when utilizing Google Shopping Actions alongside Search
Verified
6Mobile devices account for 65% of all clicks on Google Shopping ads
Single source
7The average conversion rate for Google Shopping ads across all industries is 1.91%
Verified
860% of clicks on Google Search ads are generated by the top 3 Shopping results
Verified
9Google’s ad revenue from Shopping grew by 38% year-over-year in the retail segment
Single source
10Businesses earn an average of $2 for every $1 spent on Google Shopping ads
Verified
11Shopping ads represent 85.3% of all Google Ads clicks for retail search terms
Single source
12Desktop users spend 14% more per Google Shopping transaction than mobile users
Verified
13Retargeting via Google Shopping remarketing lists can increase conversions by 15%
Verified
14Cost-per-click on Google Shopping is 30% higher for electronics than for apparel
Verified
15International Google Shopping revenue grew by 22% in the EMEA region last fiscal year
Directional
16Campaigns using "Target ROAS" bidding see a 31% increase in conversion value on average
Single source
17Subscription services using Google Shopping see 12% lower customer acquisition costs
Directional
18Jewelry and luxury items have the highest Google Shopping CPC at an average of $1.41
Verified
19Smart Shopping campaigns (now Performance Max) see a 15% lower CPA than standard campaigns
Verified
20Spending on Google Shopping ads increases by 60% during the Black Friday to Cyber Monday period
Verified
21Small businesses allocate 45% of their digital budget to Google Shopping
Verified
22High-intent product searches on Google result in localized Shopping ads 48% of the time
Verified
23Average monthly spend for mid-market retailers on Google Shopping is $9,000
Directional
24Clothing and apparel brands spend 35% of their social/search budget on Google Shopping
Directional
25Google Shopping click share for Amazon has decreased by 10% as it focuses on its own platform
Verified
26Over 50% of Google Shopping ads leads to a purchase when the product has a 4-star rating or higher
Verified
27Home and Garden category CPC increased by 8% in 2023
Verified
28Walmart increased its Google Shopping spend by 20% to compete with specialty retailers
Verified
29Free Shipping labels on Google Shopping ads increase conversion rates by 9%
Verified
30Multi-channel retailers using Google Shopping see a 10% higher LTV (Lifetime Value)
Verified

Ad Spend & Revenue Interpretation

The sheer volume of data forms a relentless drumbeat confirming that for retailers, Google Shopping isn't just an option, but the dominant, high-ROI marketplace where modern shopping journeys live, die, and, most importantly, convert.

Consumer Behavior

146% of product searches begin on Google, while 54% begin on Amazon
Verified
270% of shoppers use Google to research a purchase they plan to make in-store
Verified
351% of consumers say they use Google Shopping to discover new brands
Verified
483% of US shoppers who visited a store in the last week said they used online search before going
Verified
5Searches for "open now near me" have grown by over 400% in the last year, impacting localized shopping
Verified
690% of consumers who use search are not yet certain of a specific brand
Verified
765% of shoppers check Google for the best price, even when they are inside a brick-and-mortar store
Verified
8Visual search interest is growing, with 22% of Google Shopping users leveraging Lens
Verified
959% of shoppers say being able to shop on mobile is important when deciding which brand to buy from
Single source
1043% of consumers research products while they are in the aisle of a store via Google
Verified
11Consumers are 2.5x more likely to purchase when they see a "Fast & Free" shipping badge
Verified
1275% of shoppers say they like ads that are personalized to their past purchases
Directional
1340% of shoppers globally say they use Google to find the best deals
Verified
14"In stock" searches have increased by 70%, reflecting consumer desire for immediate availability
Directional
1533% of mobile shoppers use Google Shopping specifically to find local store inventory
Directional
16Consumers read an average of 10 reviews before trusting a product on Google Shopping
Verified
1755% of shoppers use Google Lens for price comparisons on Shopping while in stores
Single source
1820% of users state they prefer Google Shopping over Amazon because of the interface
Directional
1962% of consumers say they will look at at least 3 sites before making a final buy on Google Shopping
Directional
20User interest in "Sustainability" on Google Shopping has increased by 50% in the last 24 months
Verified
2147% of shopping cart abandons happen because the total price was too high upon clicking the ad
Verified
22Shoppers spend 44% more during a session that starts with an unbranded "Gift" search on Google
Verified
23One in three shoppers has purchased from a brand other than the one they intended because of a Shopping ad
Verified
2426% of Google Shopping clicks occur during the hours of 6 PM to 10 PM
Directional
25Gender-neutral product searches are up 33% in the apparel category on Google
Verified
2661% of users are more likely to buy from mobile sites that customize info to their location
Verified
2754% of buyers say they find Google Shopping ads more helpful than standard text ads
Single source
2830% of Gen Z shoppers start their product search on Google, compared to 52% of Baby Boomers
Single source
2967% of consumers say they have used "Buy Online, Pick Up In-Store" (BOPIS) via Google Shopping ads
Verified
30Search volume for "ethical brands" has increased by 120% in Google Shopping categories
Verified

Consumer Behavior Interpretation

Google is the world's most powerful, indecisive, and impatient shopping companion, guiding us from a vague idea to a store aisle while we relentlessly compare prices, read reviews, and demand it be in stock right now.

Device & Technology

195% of all Google Shopping traffic in the US is mobile-driven for users under age 25
Single source
2Google Merchant Center accounts grew by 30% globally after free listings were introduced
Verified
3Chrome users account for 68% of Google Shopping conversions
Single source
445% of Google Shopping interactions now involve AI-powered product descriptions
Directional
512% of Google Shopping users utilize Voice Search to add items to their lists
Directional
6Real-time inventory updates reduce "wrong price" errors by 94% using Content API
Verified
750% of merchants use a third-party feed optimization tool for Google Shopping
Verified
8Android users have a 5% higher conversion rate on Google Shopping than iOS users in the US
Verified
980% of Performance Max campaigns use Google’s machine learning to allocate Shopping budgets
Verified
10API-based feed submissions are 3x faster at reflecting price changes than manual uploads
Verified
1140% of all Google Shopping traffic from mobile comes from the Google Search app rather than a mobile browser
Single source
12Tablet devices represent less than 3% of total Google Shopping ad spend
Verified
13SSL-secured (HTTPS) landing pages are required for 100% of Google Shopping listings
Verified
14Use of the Google "Manufacturer Center" improves ad relevance by 10%
Verified
1525% of large retailers use Google Cloud Retail Search to sync with their Shopping ads
Verified
16Dynamic Image Extensions on Shopping Ads see a 5% higher engagement rate on mobile
Verified
173D product models in Google Shopping results increase engagement time by 47%
Verified
18Automated image improvement tools in GMC are used by 15% of all merchants
Verified
19Roughly 60% of Google Shopping impressions are served via "Enhanced CPC" or automated bidding
Verified
20Smart Watches generate less than 0.1% of Google Shopping leads
Verified
2170% of YouTube viewers say they bought a brand after seeing it on the platform via Shopping ads
Verified
22Broad match keywords in Shopping-adjacent Search campaigns cover 20% of queries missed by exact match
Verified
235G users are 1.2x more likely to complete a transaction on Google Shopping due to speed
Verified
24Automated currency conversion in GMC is used by 20% of cross-border sellers
Verified
25Mobile page weight for Shopping landing pages has increased by 10% in two years
Directional
2690% of all Google Shopping images are processed via Google's Vision AI for categorization
Single source
27AR "Try-on" features for makeup on Google Shopping increase click-through by 12%
Verified
2855% of total Google Shopping ad spend is managed through "Performance Max" campaigns
Verified
29Merchant Center "Insights" data is accessed by 40% of small retailers weekly
Single source
3015% of Shopping clicks are lost to "Out-of-Stock" pages if retailers don't use real-time feed updates
Verified

Device & Technology Interpretation

The future of retail is a mobile-first, AI-curated sprint where your phone is the store, your voice is the cart, and any merchant lagging behind on real-time data is just decorating a digital window that the under-25 crowd has already scrolled past.

Performance Benchmarks

1Average CTR for Google Shopping ads is 0.86%
Verified
2Google Shopping ads have a 20% higher conversion rate than traditional text ads for long-tail keywords
Verified
3Bounce rates from Google Shopping traffic are 15% lower than from social media referral traffic
Verified
4Products with 10+ images in the feed have a 25% higher CTR than those with only one
Single source
5The "Best Seller" badge increases click volume by 18%
Verified
6Campaigns optimized for "New Customers" see a 12% rise in brand acquisition
Single source
7Load times longer than 3 seconds lead to a 53% drop in Shopping conversion
Directional
8Video ads within Google Shopping results see 3x higher engagement than static images
Verified
9Average ROAS for the Toys and Hobbies category on Google Shopping is 5.2:1
Verified
10Optimized product titles can increase click-through rate by up to 100%
Verified
1140% of users will return to a product via Google Shopping if they abandoned the cart once
Verified
12Product feeds updated daily see 20% fewer "out of stock" click-loss than weekly updates
Single source
13High-quality imagery (1000x1000px+) improves conversion rates by 12% over low-res versions
Directional
14The Pet Supplies category has the highest average CTR on Google Shopping at 1.15%
Verified
15Local Inventory Ads see 1.5x higher CTR than standard Shopping ads for mobile users
Directional
16Using Merchant Promotions (discount codes) increases CTR by 7%
Verified
1780% of top-performing Shopping campaigns use negative keyword lists for brand exclusion
Verified
18Product ratings (stars) increase click-through rate by 15% on average
Directional
19Products listed on Google Shopping "Free Listings" get 10% higher visibility when combined with paid ads
Verified
20Desktop Shopping ads have a 12% higher conversion rate than tablet views
Verified
21Average time to purchase after first Google Shopping click is 18 hours
Single source
22Campaigns using Dynamic Remarketing see a 20% increase in add-to-cart actions
Verified
23Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) for Health & Beauty is 4.5:1 on average
Verified
2425% of users click on the second or third Shopping result rather than the first
Verified
25Adding "Sale Price" annotations can increase CTR by 25%
Verified
26Average CPC for Furniture on Google Shopping is $0.78
Single source
27Mobile Shopping ad CTR has increased by 15% year-over-year
Verified
2872% of retailers say Google Shopping is their most profitable ad channel
Directional
29Using automated bidding for Shopping ads saves marketers 5 hours per week on average
Verified
30Brands that use the "Price Drop" badge see a 10% increase in clicks
Directional

Performance Benchmarks Interpretation

While Google Shopping quietly teaches the old adage "a picture is worth a thousand words," it also reveals that the thousand pixels in that picture are worth a 12% conversion boost, proving that in retail, the devil—and the profit—is in the digital details.

How We Rate Confidence

Models

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AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

Directional
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

Verified
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.

AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

Models

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    WORDSTREAM
    wordstream.com

    wordstream.com

  • THINKWITHGOOGLE logo
    Reference 4
    THINKWITHGOOGLE
    thinkwithgoogle.com

    thinkwithgoogle.com

  • SEARCHENGINEJOURNAL logo
    Reference 5
    SEARCHENGINEJOURNAL
    searchenginejournal.com

    searchenginejournal.com

  • MERKLEINC logo
    Reference 6
    MERKLEINC
    merkleinc.com

    merkleinc.com

  • SEROUNDTABLE logo
    Reference 7
    SEROUNDTABLE
    seroundtable.com

    seroundtable.com

  • ALPHABET logo
    Reference 8
    ALPHABET
    alphabet.com

    alphabet.com

  • GOOGLE logo
    Reference 9
    GOOGLE
    google.com

    google.com

  • ADTHENA logo
    Reference 10
    ADTHENA
    adthena.com

    adthena.com

  • ADOBE logo
    Reference 11
    ADOBE
    adobe.com

    adobe.com

  • SUPPORT logo
    Reference 12
    SUPPORT
    support.google.com

    support.google.com

  • STATISTA logo
    Reference 13
    STATISTA
    statista.com

    statista.com

  • FORBES logo
    Reference 14
    FORBES
    forbes.com

    forbes.com

  • CLUTCH logo
    Reference 15
    CLUTCH
    clutch.co

    clutch.co

  • BIGCOMMERCE logo
    Reference 16
    BIGCOMMERCE
    bigcommerce.com

    bigcommerce.com

  • BLOOMBERG logo
    Reference 17
    BLOOMBERG
    bloomberg.com

    bloomberg.com

  • BRIGHTLOCAL logo
    Reference 18
    BRIGHTLOCAL
    brightlocal.com

    brightlocal.com

  • EMARKETER logo
    Reference 19
    EMARKETER
    emarketer.com

    emarketer.com

  • SEARCHENGINEWATCH logo
    Reference 20
    SEARCHENGINEWATCH
    searchenginewatch.com

    searchenginewatch.com

  • SEMRUSH logo
    Reference 21
    SEMRUSH
    semrush.com

    semrush.com

  • YOUTUBE logo
    Reference 22
    YOUTUBE
    youtube.com

    youtube.com

  • SEARCHENGINEWACHT logo
    Reference 23
    SEARCHENGINEWACHT
    searchenginewacht.com

    searchenginewacht.com

  • SEARCHENGINELAND logo
    Reference 24
    SEARCHENGINELAND
    searchengineland.com

    searchengineland.com

  • BAYMARD logo
    Reference 25
    BAYMARD
    baymard.com

    baymard.com

  • DEVELOPERS logo
    Reference 26
    DEVELOPERS
    developers.google.com

    developers.google.com

  • CLOUD logo
    Reference 27
    CLOUD
    cloud.google.com

    cloud.google.com

  • ERICSSON logo
    Reference 28
    ERICSSON
    ericsson.com

    ericsson.com

  • HTTPARCHIVE logo
    Reference 29
    HTTPARCHIVE
    httparchive.org

    httparchive.org

  • SHOPIFY logo
    Reference 30
    SHOPIFY
    shopify.com

    shopify.com

  • VOGUEBUSINESS logo
    Reference 31
    VOGUEBUSINESS
    voguebusiness.com

    voguebusiness.com

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