# Google Maps Business Posts Scraper (`aboo.script/google-maps-business-posts-scraper`) Actor

\[💰$2 / 1K] ⚡ Fast Google Maps posts scraper. No login, no API key. Get Google Business Profile updates, offers and events from place links or Maps searches in any country: text, images, publish date, offer dates, coupon and terms, call-to-action button plus business name, address and rating.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/aboo.script/google-maps-business-posts-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Aboo Script](https://apify.com/aboo.script) (community)
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $1.40 / 1,000 results

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Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

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# README

## Google Maps Business Posts Scraper

**Google Maps Business Posts Scraper** extracts the posts that businesses publish on their Google Business Profile (updates, offers and events) from [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps) into clean, structured data you can download as JSON, CSV, Excel, or HTML. Paste Google Maps place links or type a search such as "nail salon in Austin, TX", and get the post text, images, publish date, offer dates and terms, call-to-action button and business details for every post. No account or login required.

### Introduction

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps) is the most used map and local business directory in the world. Business owners publish posts on their Google Business Profile to announce news, promotions, events and seasonal offers, and these posts appear on their Google Maps listing as "From the owner" and "Latest posts".

This actor collects the same public posts you see in your browser and turns them into a ready-to-use dataset. You can run it once, schedule it to run daily, or connect it to your own tools.

### What data can you extract from Google Maps business posts?

- 📝 Post text, title and type (update, offer or event)
- 📅 Publish date, the date as shown on Google Maps, and the date the post expires
- 🎟️ Offer and event dates, coupon code, redeem link and terms
- 👆 Call-to-action button label and link (Call now, Book, Learn more, View Offer)
- 🖼️ Post images
- 🏢 Business name, address, categories, rating, number of reviews and website
- 🔗 Direct link to each post, the Google Maps place link, place ID and CID

### Use Cases

- 🕵️ **Competitor monitoring**: see which promotions, events and offers local competitors publish, and how often.
- 📈 **Local SEO audits**: check how active a business or a whole market is on Google Business Profile posts.
- 🏬 **Multi-location brands**: compare posting activity across franchise or chain locations.
- 🤝 **Lead generation**: find businesses that do not post at all, or that post a lot, and offer them marketing services.
- 🤖 **AI and automation**: feed clean, structured posts into spreadsheets, dashboards, or AI workflows.

### How to scrape Google Maps business posts step by step

1. Paste one or more Google Maps place links or search links into **Google Maps URLs**, or type searches into **Search queries**.
2. Set **Max posts per business** to how many posts you want from each business, and **Max businesses per search** for searches.
3. Optionally set **Posted after** to only get recent posts.
4. Click **Start** and wait for the run to finish.
5. Download your data in JSON, CSV, Excel, or HTML from the **Output** tab.

### Input

- **Google Maps URLs**: links to Google Maps places (full place links, maps.app.goo.gl short links, links with a CID or place ID) or to Google Maps searches (for example https://www.google.com/maps/search/coffee+in+Seattle). A search link collects posts from the businesses it lists.
- **Search queries**: Google Maps searches such as "nail salon in Austin, TX" or "car dealership Miami", one per line. Posts are collected from the businesses each search returns.
- **Max posts per business**: how many posts to save for each business, newest first. Set 0 to save every available post.
- **Max businesses per search**: how many businesses to take from each search query or search link. Set 0 for every business the search returns.
- **Posted after**: only save posts published on or after this date. Use a date (2026-01-31) or a period such as 30 days or 3 months.

You can use Google Maps URLs, search queries, or both in the same run.

### Input Examples

Scrape the posts of two businesses:

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    { "url": "https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJJUziqFGzRIYRdEdlmu4Wm08" },
    { "url": "https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1841272287614970213" }
  ],
  "maxResults": 5,
  "maxPlacesPerSearch": 10
}
```

Collect the posts of businesses from a Google Maps search, only from the last 30 days:

```json
{
  "searchQueries": ["nail salon in Austin, TX"],
  "maxResults": 5,
  "maxPlacesPerSearch": 10,
  "postedAfter": "30 days"
}
```

### Output

Each post is saved as one item in the dataset. Here is an example of a single item:

```json
{
  "url": "https://search.google.com/local/posts?q=MILANO+NAIL+SPA+AUSTIN+%7C+Best+Nail+Salon+in+Austin+Texas&ludocid=1841272287614970213&lpsid=CIHM0ogKELTa4J7Z1uHkXA&source=sh/x/loc/post&lsig=AB86z5UcPAW1-WotsXYwTrMcSPiw",
  "postId": "7315448487368379309",
  "type": "Update",
  "title": null,
  "text": "Elevate your style with bold, dark luxury and intricate hand-painted details—from 3D iridescent beetles and vintage lace to golden celestial art. Which vibe are you booking next? ✨🖤",
  "publishedAt": "2026-10-28T22:05:17.000Z",
  "publishedText": "18 hours ago",
  "expiresAt": "2027-04-29T22:05:14.000Z",
  "startDate": null,
  "endDate": null,
  "scheduleText": null,
  "couponCode": null,
  "redeemUrl": null,
  "terms": null,
  "callToAction": {
    "label": "Call now",
    "url": "tel:+15129000206"
  },
  "images": [
    "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/geougc/AF1QipOKUCYm7iTLVucK4MdiFdxN7m_Xe99Ug9qmRb7X=h400-no",
    "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/geougc/AF1QipO6R5HsfbzlHNai_cE-S6_6AmLbvNcnIhuJ22Tx=h400-no",
    "https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/geougc/AF1QipNwj4sRtfJBJpUojjDbDRPVYjHIFnRJNdg2AtNT=h400-no"
  ],
  "businessName": "MILANO NAIL SPA AUSTIN | Best Nail Salon in Austin Texas",
  "placeId": "ChIJY5A5XcC1RIYRZakP3mODjRk",
  "cid": "1841272287614970213",
  "placeUrl": "https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJY5A5XcC1RIYRZakP3mODjRk",
  "address": "2755 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702",
  "categories": ["Nail salon"],
  "rating": 4.9,
  "reviewsCount": 11945,
  "website": "https://milanonailspaatx.com/"
}
```

Offers also fill `startDate`, `endDate`, `scheduleText` (for example "Valid Aug 27 - Sep 30") and, when the business added them, `couponCode`, `redeemUrl` and `terms`. Events fill `title`, `startDate`, `endDate` and `scheduleText`.

You can download the dataset in JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, or HTML, or access it through the Apify API.

### Notes

- Only posts published by the business owner are collected. Photos and videos shared by customers are not business posts and are not included.
- Many businesses never publish posts. They are processed normally and simply return no items.
- Posts are returned newest first. With **Posted after**, the actor stops at the first older post of each business.
- A business found by several links or searches in the same run is scraped only once.
- Labels and relative dates (such as "18 hours ago") are in English; the post text stays in the language the business wrote it in.
- Links that do not point to a Google Maps place or search are skipped.

### Why use the Google Maps Business Posts Scraper?

- ✅ **No login needed**: works with public data only, so there is no account to manage.
- 🌍 **Any country**: works with businesses anywhere Google Maps is available.
- 🔎 **Searches with many businesses**: collect posts from dozens of businesses in one search, not just the first page.
- 🧹 **Clean data**: dates use one standard format, ratings are real numbers, and offers come with their dates and terms.
- 💸 **Pay for what you need**: limit posts per business and businesses per search to keep every run small and cheap.
- 🔄 **Ready for automation**: schedule runs, export to Google Sheets, or connect to Make, Zapier, and n8n.

### FAQ

#### How many posts can I scrape?

Set **Max posts per business** to any number, or 0 for every post Google Maps shows for that business. The actor keeps going until it reaches your limit or runs out of posts.

#### Do I need a Google account?

No. The actor only collects publicly available posts. You do not need to log in or provide any account details.

#### Can I track new posts on a schedule?

Yes. Use Apify Schedules to run the actor every day or week with **Posted after** set to a short period such as 7 days, and get only the latest posts.

#### Why are some fields empty?

Not every post has a title, images, a button, or offer terms. When a field is not available on Google Maps, it is returned as `null`.

#### Can I request a new feature or filter?

Yes. Right now the actor supports Google Maps links, search queries and a date filter. If you need other filters or inputs, such as language or a minimum rating, get in touch and they can be added.

#### Can I get a custom or private version?

Yes. The actor can be customized for your workflow, delivered as a private version, or a new scraper can be built for a different website. Use the contact details below.

### Need to scrape other Google platforms?

- [Google Ads Transparency Scraper](https://apify.com/aboo.script/adstransparency-google-scraper): ads that advertisers run on Google, with creatives, dates and regions.
- [Google AI Mode Scraper - Answers & Sources](https://apify.com/aboo.script/google-ai-mode-scraper): answers and cited sources from Google AI Mode.

***

**Need help or want a custom solution?**

- 📧 Email: aboo.script@gmail.com
- 🧩 More scrapers: [Apify profile](https://apify.com/aboo.script)

### Image Credit

Image credit: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps)

# Actor input Schema

## `startUrls` (type: `array`):

Google Maps place URLs (https://www.google.com/maps/place/..., https://maps.app.goo.gl/... short links, ?cid= or place_id links) or Google Maps search URLs (https://www.google.com/maps/search/coffee+in+Seattle). A search URL collects posts from the businesses it lists.

## `searchQueries` (type: `array`):

Google Maps searches such as "nail salon in Austin, TX" or "car dealership Miami". Posts are collected from the businesses each search returns.

## `maxResults` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of posts saved for each business, newest first. Set 0 to save every available post.

## `maxPlacesPerSearch` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of businesses taken from each search query or search URL. Set 0 for every business the search returns.

## `postedAfter` (type: `string`):

Only save posts published on or after this date. Use an absolute date (2026-01-31) or a relative period (7 days, 2 weeks, 3 months, 1 year). Leave empty for all posts.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJJUziqFGzRIYRdEdlmu4Wm08"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1841272287614970213"
    }
  ],
  "maxResults": 5,
  "maxPlacesPerSearch": 10
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `overview` (type: `string`):

No description

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "startUrls": [
        {
            "url": "https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJJUziqFGzRIYRdEdlmu4Wm08"
        },
        {
            "url": "https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1841272287614970213"
        }
    ]
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("aboo.script/google-maps-business-posts-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = { "startUrls": [
        { "url": "https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJJUziqFGzRIYRdEdlmu4Wm08" },
        { "url": "https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1841272287614970213" },
    ] }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("aboo.script/google-maps-business-posts-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "startUrls": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJJUziqFGzRIYRdEdlmu4Wm08"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1841272287614970213"
    }
  ]
}' |
apify call aboo.script/google-maps-business-posts-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,aboo.script/google-maps-business-posts-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/5DpZyN234CMN7vL4X/builds/r67Orwypq9tyuvWo2/openapi.json