Required for used and refurbished products (Google & ChatGPT)
The condition attribute tells Google and shoppers whether your product is new, refurbished, or used. Correctly setting this value ensures that your product appears in relevant filtered searches.
When to use
- Optional for each new product.
- Required for each used and refurbished product.
Supported values:
new: Product is brand new, never used, in original unopened packaging.refurbished: Restored to working order, appears new, includes warranty (may not be in original packaging).used: Previously owned, shows wear, packaging opened/missing, or modified from original condition.
Note: Values must be submitted in English.
Format
Follow these formatting guidelines to ensure Google understands your data.
- Type: Choice (string)
- Allowed values:
new,refurbished,used - Repeated field: No
- Schema.org property:
Offer.itemCondition- Mapping:
new:NewConditionrefurbished:RefurbishedConditionused:DamagedCondition,UsedCondition
- Mapping:
File format examples:
| File format | Example entry |
|---|---|
| Text feed | used |
| XML feed | <g:condition>used</g:condition> |
Minimum requirements
- Submit correct condition values (
new,refurbished, orused). - Comply with local laws when selling refurbished items.
- Provide the correct GTIN and brand attributes where required.
- Use the correct MPN for each variant.
- Don’t submit a guessed or made-up condition.
- Don’t use unsupported language values.
SEO Tip
Using the condition attribute correctly improves product discoverability when users filter for new, refurbished, or used items. Accurate condition info builds trust and improves click-through rates.
Official Source : https://support.google.com/merchants/answer/6324469
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