Google Maps Business Scraper v3.0 - Complete GBP Data Extraction

The most comprehensive Google Maps and Google Business Profile scraper. Extract business descriptions ("From the business"), reviews with full text, opening hours, photos, Q&A, and all standard business data. Uses Camoufox stealth browser with C++ fingerprinting and residential proxies for reliable extraction.

What's New in v3.0

• Place ID Mode - Scrape detailed GBP data for specific businesses by Place ID
• Description Extraction - Captures the "From the business" description that other scrapers miss
• Reviews Extraction - Full review text, author, rating, date, and owner responses
• Opening Hours - Complete weekly schedule with special hours
• Photos Count - Number of photos on the listing
• Q&A Extraction - Questions and answers from the profile
• Camoufox Browser - C++ level fingerprinting for maximum stealth
• Residential Proxies - Default configuration for best success rates

Two Operating Modes

1. Search Mode

Search Google Maps with queries like "Plumber Miami FL" and scrape all matching results. Great for lead generation and bulk data collection.

2. Place ID Mode

Provide specific Google Place IDs (ChIJ...) or CIDs to get comprehensive GBP data including description, reviews, hours, and more. Perfect for GBP auditing, monitoring specific businesses, or enriching existing leads.

Features

Feature	Search Mode	Place ID Mode
Business Name	Yes	Yes
Category	Yes	Yes
Address/City/State/Zip	Yes	Yes
Phone	Yes	Yes
Website	Yes	Yes
Rating & Review Count	Yes	Yes
Place ID	Yes	Yes
Description	-	Yes
Full Reviews	-	Yes
Opening Hours	-	Yes
Photos Count	-	Yes
Q&A	-	Yes

Anti-Detection Technology

• Camoufox Browser - Firefox-based stealth browser with C++ level fingerprinting
• Residential Proxies - Default to residential proxy pool for maximum success
• Human-like Behavior - Random delays, natural scrolling, realistic mouse movements
• Fingerprint Injection - WebGL, Canvas, AudioContext, and navigator spoofing

Quick Start

Demo Mode (Free Test)

{
  "demoMode": true
}

Search Mode - Find Businesses

{
  "searchStringsArray": ["Pizza Chicago IL", "Dentist Los Angeles CA"],
  "maxCrawledPlacesPerSearch": 20,
  "demoMode": false
}

Place ID Mode - Detailed GBP Data

{
  "placeIds": ["ChIJN1t_tDeuEmsRUsoyG83frY4", "ChIJrTLr-GyuEmsRBfy61i59si0"],
  "maxReviews": 10,
  "includeQA": true,
  "demoMode": false
}

Complete Example - Reviews + Q&A

{
  "placeIds": ["ChIJN1t_tDeuEmsRUsoyG83frY4"],
  "maxReviews": 25,
  "reviewsSort": "newest",
  "includeQA": true,
  "language": "en",
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
  },
  "demoMode": false
}

Input Parameters

Search Mode

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
searchStringsArray	array	-	Search queries like "Plumber Miami FL"
maxCrawledPlacesPerSearch	integer	20	Max results per search (1-100)

Place ID Mode

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
placeIds	array	-	Google Place IDs (ChIJ...) or CIDs
maxReviews	integer	0	Reviews to extract per business (0-100)
reviewsSort	string	"newest"	Sort: newest, mostRelevant, highestRating, lowestRating
includeQA	boolean	false	Extract Q&A section

Location & Language

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
language	string	"en"	Language code (en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ja, ko, zh)
lat	string	-	Latitude for geo-biased search
lng	string	-	Longitude for geo-biased search
zoom	integer	13	Zoom level (10=city, 14=neighborhood, 17=street)

Proxy Settings

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
proxyConfiguration	object	Residential	Proxy settings. Residential recommended.

Webhook Integration

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
webhookUrl	string	-	URL to POST results
webhookPlatform	string	"custom"	zapier, make, n8n, or custom
webhookHeaders	object	{}	Custom headers for webhook

Output Format

Search Mode Output

{
  "title": "The Mojito Bar",
  "categoryName": "Bar",
  "address": "11401 NW 12th St, Miami, FL 33172",
  "city": "Miami",
  "state": "FL",
  "postalCode": "33172",
  "phone": "(305) 564-1597",
  "website": "http://www.themojitobar.com/",
  "totalScore": 4.6,
  "reviewsCount": 825,
  "placeId": "ChIJxxxxx",
  "url": "https://www.google.com/maps/place/...",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-02-05T12:00:00.000Z"
}

Place ID Mode Output (Full GBP Data)

{
  "title": "The Mojito Bar",
  "categoryName": "Bar",
  "additionalCategories": ["Cocktail Bar", "Latin American Restaurant"],
  "address": "11401 NW 12th St, Miami, FL 33172",
  "city": "Miami",
  "state": "FL",
  "postalCode": "33172",
  "phone": "(305) 564-1597",
  "website": "http://www.themojitobar.com/",
  "totalScore": 4.6,
  "reviewsCount": 825,
  "placeId": "ChIJxxxxx",
  "description": "Authentic Cuban mojitos and Latin cuisine in a vibrant atmosphere...",
  "openingHours": {
    "Monday": "11:00 AM - 11:00 PM",
    "Tuesday": "11:00 AM - 11:00 PM",
    "Wednesday": "11:00 AM - 11:00 PM",
    "Thursday": "11:00 AM - 12:00 AM",
    "Friday": "11:00 AM - 2:00 AM",
    "Saturday": "11:00 AM - 2:00 AM",
    "Sunday": "12:00 PM - 10:00 PM"
  },
  "isOpen": true,
  "photosCount": 1247,
  "reviews": [
    {
      "author": "John Smith",
      "rating": 5,
      "text": "Best mojitos in Miami! The atmosphere is incredible...",
      "date": "2 weeks ago",
      "ownerResponse": "Thank you John! We're glad you enjoyed your visit!"
    }
  ],
  "questionsAndAnswers": [
    {
      "question": "Do you have outdoor seating?",
      "answer": "Yes, we have a beautiful patio area!"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.google.com/maps/place/...",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-02-05T12:00:00.000Z"
}

Use Cases

1. GBP Auditing (Place ID Mode)

Check if your client's GBP has a description, photos, and reviews:

{
  "placeIds": ["ChIJ_client_place_id"],
  "maxReviews": 5,
  "demoMode": false
}

2. Lead Generation (Search Mode)

Find businesses in a specific area:

{
  "searchStringsArray": ["Plumber Dallas TX", "HVAC Houston TX"],
  "maxCrawledPlacesPerSearch": 50,
  "demoMode": false
}

3. Review Monitoring (Place ID Mode)

Track competitor or client reviews:

{
  "placeIds": ["ChIJ_competitor_1", "ChIJ_competitor_2"],
  "maxReviews": 25,
  "reviewsSort": "newest",
  "demoMode": false
}

4. Competitor Analysis (Search Mode)

Find and analyze competitors:

{
  "searchStringsArray": ["Italian Restaurant Downtown Miami"],
  "maxCrawledPlacesPerSearch": 30,
  "lat": "25.7617",
  "lng": "-80.1918",
  "zoom": 14,
  "demoMode": false
}

5. Citation Building (Search Mode)

Gather NAP data for local SEO:

{
  "searchStringsArray": ["Your Client Name City State"],
  "maxCrawledPlacesPerSearch": 5,
  "demoMode": false
}

Finding Place IDs

Method 1: From Google Maps URL

1. Open Google Maps and find the business
2. The URL contains the place ID: ...place/Business+Name/@lat,lng,17z/data=!3m1!...!1s0x...
3. The part after !1s is the place ID (starts with 0x or ChIJ)

Method 2: Use Search Mode First

1. Run a search to find businesses
2. Each result includes placeId
3. Use those IDs for detailed scraping

Method 3: Google Places API

Use Google's Place ID finder: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/places/web-service/place-id

How Description Extraction Works

The "From the business" description is notoriously difficult to extract. This scraper uses 8+ fallback selectors and full-page text scanning to find:

1. [data-attrid="kc:/local:merchant desc"] - Primary selector
2. [data-item-id="merchant_description"] - Alternative selector
3. [aria-label="From the business"] - Accessibility label
4. div.PYvSYb - Common class for business descriptions
5. Full-page scan for "From the business" text block

If no description exists on the GBP listing, the field will be null.

Pricing

Event	Description	Price
business_scraped	Basic business data (search mode)	$0.04
business_with_reviews	Full GBP data with reviews (place ID mode)	$0.08

Example costs:

• 50 search results: 50 x $0.04 = $2.00
• 10 detailed GBP scrapes with reviews: 10 x $0.08 = $0.80
• Demo mode: $0.00

Webhook Integration

Zapier

{
  "placeIds": ["ChIJxxxxx"],
  "maxReviews": 5,
  "webhookUrl": "https://hooks.zapier.com/hooks/catch/xxxxx/xxxxx/",
  "webhookPlatform": "zapier"
}

Make.com

{
  "placeIds": ["ChIJxxxxx"],
  "maxReviews": 5,
  "webhookUrl": "https://hook.make.com/xxxxx",
  "webhookPlatform": "make"
}

n8n

{
  "placeIds": ["ChIJxxxxx"],
  "webhookUrl": "https://your-n8n-instance.com/webhook/xxxxx",
  "webhookPlatform": "n8n"
}

FAQ

Q: Why use Place ID mode instead of Search mode?

A: Place ID mode extracts comprehensive data including description, reviews, hours, and Q&A that aren't available in search results. Use it when you need complete GBP information.

Q: I'm not getting the description for a business?

A: Not all businesses have a "From the business" description set up. This is a data availability issue on Google's side, not a scraper limitation.

Q: How many reviews can I extract?

A: Up to 100 reviews per business. Reviews are sorted according to reviewsSort setting.

Q: Why residential proxies?

A: Google's anti-bot detection is sophisticated. Residential proxies have the highest success rate for Maps scraping.

Q: What's the difference between CID and Place ID?

A: Both work. CID looks like 0x88d9bf880ee8fad9:0xd5d8645ea7eeff0b, Place ID looks like ChIJN1t_tDeuEmsRUsoyG83frY4. The scraper accepts both formats.

Troubleshooting

"No results" or fewer results than expected

• Broaden your search query
• Add city and state to search
• Increase maxCrawledPlacesPerSearch
• Check for typos

Missing description

• Not all businesses have descriptions set
• The business may not have completed their GBP profile

Reviews not loading

• Some businesses have reviews disabled
• Try increasing wait time (actor handles this automatically)

Request blocked

• Actor uses Camoufox with fingerprinting automatically
• Residential proxies are enabled by default
• If issues persist, reduce concurrent requests

Changelog

v3.0 (February 2026)

• NEW: Place ID Mode - Direct GBP scraping by Place ID
• NEW: Description Extraction - "From the business" text with 8+ fallback selectors
• NEW: Reviews Extraction - Full review text, author, rating, date, owner responses
• NEW: Opening Hours - Complete weekly schedule
• NEW: Photos Count - Number of photos on listing
• NEW: Q&A Extraction - Questions and answers
• NEW: Camoufox Browser - C++ level fingerprinting
• NEW: Residential Proxies - Default proxy configuration
• Enhanced anti-detection with human-like behavior
• Improved website extraction with 15+ CSS selectors

v2.1.28 (January 2026)

• Fixed website extraction with additional selectors
• Improved fallback link scanning

v2.1.0

• Initial release with Playwright browser automation
• Fingerprint injection for anti-detection
• Webhook support

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Built by John Rippy | LinkedIn | Actor Arsenal