Which devices can Shopping ads appear on?
Correct Answer
Tablets, mobile phones, and desktops
Key takeaways
Shopping ads run on desktop, tablet and mobile.
Layout differs by device — no right-hand panel on mobile.
Check the mobile rendering first, since most retail search is mobile.
Why is this the correct answer?
Shopping ads serve across all three device types — desktop, tablet and mobile — because the format adapts rather than being tied to one screen. The layout differs: desktop has the top block and the right-hand panel, while mobile presents a swipeable carousel with no right-hand column. Since most retail searching happens on phones, the mobile rendering is usually the one worth checking first.
Why are the other options wrong?
B) Mobile phones
Mobile is one device among three, not the only one. Shopping ads have always served on desktop.
C) Tablets and desktops
This omits mobile phones, which carry the majority of retail search traffic.
D) Mobile phones and desktops
This omits tablets, which are also supported.
Frequently asked questions about this topic
Can I bid differently by device?
Yes, device bid adjustments are available at campaign level and let you increase or decrease bids for mobile, desktop or tablet. They are worth reviewing where conversion rate differs sharply between devices, which is common in retail.
Topics in this question
About the Shopping Ads Certification
The Shopping Ads Certification checks that you can run retail campaigns end to end: product data in Merchant Center, linking it to Google Ads, and choosing between Standard Shopping and Performance Max to drive sales and value.
Exam guide and all 407 Google Ads Shopping questions →Related Google Ads Shopping questions
- 1Sherman wants to be sure potential customers on mobile devices will see his Shopping ads, especially if their screens are small. In which position(s) on a search results page will Sherman’s Shopping campaign ads appear on mobile devices?
- 2Where can Standard Shopping ads appear? Choose three. Select 3 Correct ResponsesMultiple correct
- 3Showcase Shopping ads allow a retailer to engage people early in the purchase journey, when they’re discovering what to buy and where to buy it. Where do Showcase Shopping ads generally appear?Explained
- 4In which three places can Standard Shopping ads appear? Choose three. Select 3 Correct ResponsesMultiple correct
- 5If Standard Shopping ads appear when you do not want them to appear, how can you resolve this problem?
- 6Where can Shopping campaign ads appear on desktop search results pages?Explained