Google Maps Free Review Scraper

Google Maps Free Review Scraper

by scrapesmith

Extract Google Maps reviews, ratings, and reviewer details automatically. Schedule, monitor, and download data via API for reputation tracking and market research.

553 runs
82 users
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About Google Maps Free Review Scraper

Need to pull real customer feedback from Google Maps at scale? This scraper does the heavy lifting for you. I've used it to gather thousands of reviews for market research and competitor analysis. Just feed it your list of Google Maps place URLs, and it extracts every review, including the full text, star rating, date, and the reviewer's name. It also grabs the profile link for each user, any owner responses, and direct links back to each specific review. What makes it genuinely useful is that it runs reliably on Apify's platform. You can schedule it to run daily or weekly, monitor the runs from your dashboard, and download the data in formats like JSON, CSV, or Excel via the API. It’s perfect for businesses tracking their online reputation, agencies compiling client reports, or anyone needing structured review data without manual copy-pasting. The data you get is clean and ready for analysis in your own spreadsheets or BI tools.

What does this actor do?

Google Maps Free Review Scraper 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 Free Review Scraper

Scrapes public reviews from Google Maps Place URLs. Provide one or more business URLs, and this actor will extract review data—including text, ratings, dates, and reviewer info—into structured CSV or JSON formats.

Key Features

  • Multi-URL Input: Process multiple Google Maps Place URLs in a single run.
  • Review Sorting: Filter reviews by newest, highest_rating, lowest_rating, or most_relevant.
  • Control Depth: Set the scrollCount to determine how many reviews are loaded (minimum 3; more scrolls = more reviews).
  • Flexible Output: Export data as CSV, JSON, or both, compatible with Apify datasets, tasks, and API.
  • Built for Reliability: Includes stealth and proxy support to help avoid detection.

How to Use

Configure the actor run via the Apify console or API using the input fields below.

Input Configuration

Field Type Description
startUrls Array Required. List of Google Maps Place URLs (must contain /place/).
reviewSort String Sort order: newest, highest_rating, lowest_rating, or most_relevant.
scrollCount Integer Minimum 3. Controls review volume (1 scroll ≈ 10 reviews).
outputFormat String Output type: csv, json, or both.

Example Input:

{
  "startUrls": [
    "https://www.google.com/maps/place/Starbucks/@...",
    "https://www.google.com/maps/place/Another+Cafe/@..."
  ],
  "reviewSort": "newest",
  "scrollCount": 5,
  "outputFormat": "csv"
}

Output Data

Each scraped review includes these fields:
* Reviewer Name
* Rating (1–5)
* Review Text
* Review Date
* Relative Date (e.g., "2 weeks ago")
* Number of Likes
* Reviewer Profile URL
* Reviewer Thumbnail (when available)

Data is delivered in your chosen format (CSV/JSON) via Apify dataset, file, or API.

Notes & Cost

  • Cost Estimate: Scraping ~1000 reviews typically costs between $0.45 and $0.55, depending on scroll count and location.
  • Limitations: Works only with Google Maps Place URLs. Review count per run can vary based on Google's display, language settings, and proxy conditions. Review replies are not currently supported.
  • Legal: This tool accesses only publicly available data. Use it responsibly and in compliance with Google's Terms of Service and applicable local laws.

For custom features or integration help, contact the developer.

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

Ready to Get Started?

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Actor Information

Developer
scrapesmith
Pricing
Paid
Total Runs
553
Active Users
82
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