Google Maps Search: Cheaper, Robust, Easy to use

Google Maps Search: Cheaper, Robust, Easy to use

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Tired of overpriced Google Maps scrapers that break after two uses? I was too. That's why I built this actor to handle what others can't, without drai...

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About Google Maps Search: Cheaper, Robust, Easy to use

Tired of overpriced Google Maps scrapers that break after two uses? I was too. That's why I built this actor to handle what others can't, without draining your budget. It pulls clean, structured data from Google Maps searches: business names, addresses, phone numbers, websites, and review snippets. The real win is how it runs. It's designed to be resilient against blocks and layout changes, so you get your dataset without constant babysitting. I use it weekly for my own lead gen. Whether you're in sales building prospect lists, a marketer researching local markets, or a developer needing reliable data feeds, this simplifies the grind. You configure your search (location, keywords, etc.), and it returns ready-to-use JSON or CSV. It's built to run at scale, but it's just as handy for one-off projects. Stop wrestling with unreliable scrapers. Get the Maps data you need, affordably and without the headache.

What does this actor do?

Google Maps Search: Cheaper, Robust, Easy to use is a web scraping and automation tool available on the Apify platform. It's designed to help you extract data and automate tasks efficiently in the cloud.

Key Features

  • Cloud-based execution - no local setup required
  • Scalable infrastructure for large-scale operations
  • API access for integration with your applications
  • Built-in proxy rotation and anti-blocking measures
  • Scheduled runs and webhooks for automation

How to Use

  1. Click "Try This Actor" to open it on Apify
  2. Create a free Apify account if you don't have one
  3. Configure the input parameters as needed
  4. Run the actor and download your results

Documentation

Google Maps Search: Reliable, Faster, Cheaper Intelligence. Precision. Impact. --- ## 🚀 Overview Our Google Maps Search Scraper is engineered for high-speed, accurate extraction of business listings and places across the Google Maps ecosystem. Designed with performance in mind, it delivers: - Speed: Extract hundreds of business listings efficiently - Reliability: Built on a stable infrastructure for consistent results - Cost-Effective: Competitive pricing with free tier for initial testing - Flexibility: Search by keywords or target specific URLs - Rich Data: Capture comprehensive business details including location, ratings, contact info, and more Whether you're building business directories, conducting market research, or analyzing local competition, this tool delivers actionable insights from the world's largest business directory. --- ## 💰 Pricing Pay Per Event Model: - Query Price: $0.016 (first 2 pages/~40 items FREE) - Dataset Item Price: $0.0004 per business listing --- ## 🔍 How It Works 1. Set Your Targets: Provide search keywords or direct Google Maps URLs for the businesses you want to discover. 2. Run and Analyze: Execute the scraper and receive detailed, structured business data at high speed. ### Input Definitions | Field | Type | Description | Default | | ------------------- | ------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- | | startUrls | array | Direct Google Maps URLs from which to extract business listings. | [] | | keywords | string | Search terms to find businesses (e.g., "restaurants near me", "hotels in Paris"). | null | | maxItems | number | Maximum number of business listings to extract. | Infinity | | customMapFunction | string | JavaScript function to transform each business object. Note: For transformation only, not filtering. | null | --- ## ⚙️ Sample Output A typical business listing appears as follows: json { "id": "0x8898a0fc93d02c8b:0xb7c1863bdd5355eb", "name": "City Bistro & Grill", "address": "123 Main Street, New York, NY 10001", "neighborhood": "Manhattan", "street": "123 Main Street", "city": "New York", "state": "NY", "postalCode": "10001", "country": "United States", "phone": "+1 212-555-0123", "website": "https://citybistrogrill.com", "rating": 4.5, "totalReviews": 342, "priceLevel": "$$", "categories": [ "Restaurant", "American cuisine", "Bar & grill" ], "hours": { "monday": "11:00 AM - 10:00 PM", "tuesday": "11:00 AM - 10:00 PM", "wednesday": "11:00 AM - 10:00 PM", "thursday": "11:00 AM - 10:00 PM", "friday": "11:00 AM - 11:00 PM", "saturday": "10:00 AM - 11:00 PM", "sunday": "10:00 AM - 9:00 PM" }, "location": { "lat": 40.7614327, "lng": -73.9776216 }, "placeId": "ChIJiyyAjAyRyzsRm1XT3TuGHLs", "url": "https://www.google.com/maps/place/City+Bistro+%26+Grill/@40.7614327,-73.9776216,17z", "scrapedAt": "2025-04-04T12:03:59.811Z" } --- ## 🤝 Who Benefits - Business Directories: Build comprehensive local business databases - Market Researchers: Analyze competitive landscapes and market density - Sales Teams: Generate leads and prospect lists for targeted outreach - Real Estate Professionals: Research local amenities and business ecosystems - Data Analysts: Collect structured business data for intelligence purposes --- ## 🛠 Troubleshooting & Tips - Search Optimization: Use specific keywords and location modifiers for better results. Instead of "restaurant," try "Italian restaurants in downtown Chicago." - Result Coverage: Google Maps may limit the number of results for very broad searches. Consider breaking down large queries into smaller, more specific searches. - Free Tier Testing: Take advantage of the free tier (first 40 items) to test your search parameters before running larger operations. --- ## 💌 Contact & Support For questions or further assistance: - Discord: Join our community to connect with our support team - Email: Reach out at whoaretheagents@gmail.com Google Maps Search Scraper is your trusted tool for uncovering business intelligence and building comprehensive directories from Google's vast business ecosystem.

Common Use Cases

Market Research

Gather competitive intelligence and market data

Lead Generation

Extract contact information for sales outreach

Price Monitoring

Track competitor pricing and product changes

Content Aggregation

Collect and organize content from multiple sources

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Actor Information

Developer
agents
Pricing
Paid
Total Runs
109,082
Active Users
170
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