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Google Ads Dimensions ​

Dimensions in Google Ads are defined through the segments mechanism. Segments let you break down aggregated metrics along different axes.

Device Segments ​

segments.device ​

The type of device on which the click occurred:

ValueDescription
DESKTOPDesktops and laptops
MOBILEMobile phones
TABLETTablets
CONNECTED_TVConnected TVs
OTHEROther devices

Network Segments ​

segments.network ​

The advertising network where the impression occurred:

ValueDescription
SEARCHGoogle Search network
SEARCH_PARTNERSSearch partners
DISPLAYDisplay Network
YOUTUBE_SEARCHYouTube Search
YOUTUBE_WATCHYouTube Watch
SHOPPINGGoogle Shopping

Time Segments ​

SegmentFormatDescription
segments.dateYYYY-MM-DDBy day
segments.weekYYYY-MM-DDBy week (Monday)
segments.monthYYYY-MMBy month
segments.quarterYYYY-QBy quarter
segments.yearYYYYBy year
segments.day_of_weekMONDAY..SUNDAYBy day of week
segments.hour0..23By hour

Geographic Segments ​

SegmentDescription
segments.geo_target_cityCity
segments.geo_target_regionRegion
segments.geo_target_countryCountry
segments.geo_target_metroMetro area (US)

Conversion Segments ​

SegmentDescription
segments.conversion_actionConversion action
segments.conversion_action_nameConversion action name
segments.conversion_action_categoryConversion category
segments.conversion_lag_bucketConversion lag (LESS_THAN_ONE_DAY, ONE_TO_TWO_DAYS, etc.)

Combining Segments ​

Segments can be combined:

sql
SELECT
  campaign.name,
  segments.device,
  segments.date,
  metrics.impressions,
  metrics.clicks
FROM campaign
WHERE segments.date DURING LAST_7_DAYS
  AND segments.device IN ('DESKTOP', 'MOBILE')

Limitations:

  • Some segment combinations are incompatible
  • When using segments.date, you cannot use date aggregation
  • No more than 5 segments per query

Maintained by the LightLead Documentation Team · Last verified: 2026-07-25