# Hotfrog Scraper — Business Leads with Emails & Phones (`hipersoft/hotfrog-scraper`) Actor

Scrape Hotfrog business directory leads in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, Singapore and India: business name, category, address, phone, email, website, description and tags for any keyword and city. Export CSV/JSON.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/hipersoft/hotfrog-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [hiper soft](https://apify.com/hipersoft) (community)
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
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## Pricing

from $0.0015 / business

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
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

## What's an Apify Actor?

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For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## Hotfrog Scraper: Business Leads with Emails, Phones and Websites

**Hotfrog Scraper** extracts business listings from **Hotfrog**, the free online business directory with millions of small and local businesses across the **United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, Singapore and India**. For every business you get the **business name, category, full address, phone number, email address, website, business description, service tags, logo** and the Hotfrog profile link. Search any **business type or keyword** (plumbers, dentists, accountants, roofers, marketing agencies…) in any **city or the whole country**, and export to **CSV, Excel or JSON**. Ideal for **B2B lead generation, local SEO and sales prospecting**.

### What does Hotfrog Scraper do?

- 🌍 **9 countries**: US, UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, Singapore and India.
- 🔎 **Any keyword**: plumbers, dentists, accountants, lawyers, roofing, cleaning, restaurants, IT services…
- 📍 **Any city or area**, or the whole country.
- 📧 **Email addresses** where the business lists one.
- 📞 **Phone numbers** in international format.
- 🌐 **Websites** for each business.
- 🏷️ **Categories and service tags** describing what each business does.
- 📝 **Business description** and **logo**.
- ✅ **Filters**: only businesses with an email, only businesses with a phone.
- 🔗 **Paste Hotfrog search links** directly.

### What data can you scrape from Hotfrog?

| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Business | Name, Hotfrog ID, profile link |
| Category | Categories and service tags |
| Address | Street, postcode, city and region |
| Contact | Phone, email, website |
| Profile | Description, logo |

### Use cases for Hotfrog business data

- **B2B lead generation**: build targeted lists of local businesses with emails and phones.
- **Sales prospecting**: find SMBs in your target industry and city.
- **Agencies**: source clients for web design, SEO, marketing and accounting services.
- **Local SEO and citation building**: audit business listings and NAP data.
- **Market research**: count and map businesses by category and location.
- **Data enrichment**: add phones, websites and categories to your CRM.

### How to scrape Hotfrog

1. Click **Try for free** to open Hotfrog Scraper in Apify Console.
2. Choose a **country**, enter **search terms** and optionally **locations**.
3. Optionally turn on **Only businesses with an email** or **with a phone**.
4. Set **Max businesses** and click **Start**.
5. Download the leads as **CSV, Excel or JSON**.

### Input

#### Example input

```json
{
  "country": "uk",
  "searchTerms": ["accountants", "solicitors"],
  "locations": ["London", "Manchester"],
  "withEmailOnly": true,
  "maxItems": 1000
}
```

| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| **Country** | Hotfrog country site. |
| **Search terms** | Business types or keywords; one search each. |
| **Locations** | Cities or areas; empty = whole country. |
| **Hotfrog search links** | Any Hotfrog search link. |
| **Only businesses with an email / phone** | Contact filters. |
| **Max businesses** | Stop after this many (0 = no limit). |

### Output

#### Business example

```json
{
  "businessId": "AEzhfqMncnCUDLFufJi5gQ",
  "url": "https://www.hotfrog.co.uk/company/AEzhfqMncnCUDLFufJi5gQ/f-koon-associates/london/accounting-services",
  "name": "F Koon Associates",
  "categories": ["Accounting Services"],
  "address": "741 High Road, N12 0BQ London",
  "phone": "+442084468687",
  "email": "francois@fkst.com",
  "website": "http://www.fkoonassociates.co.uk/",
  "description": "Our accountancy firm was established in 1997 and since then our French speaking accountants and tax advisors have gained a reputation for excellence for their services…",
  "tags": ["accountants", "payroll", "tax advice", "Vat Returns", "french speaking accountants"],
  "imageUrl": "https://assets.centralindex.com/W/48/7d023b711af34910190ed539aaa5ee91.jpg",
  "search": "accountants — uk"
}
```

#### Output schema

| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `businessId`, `url`, `name` | string | Business. |
| `categories`, `tags` | array | Categories and service tags. |
| `address` | string | Address. |
| `phone`, `email`, `website` | string | Contact details. |
| `description`, `imageUrl` | string | Profile. |
| `search`, `scrapedAt` | string | Source info. |

### How much does it cost to scrape Hotfrog?

Hotfrog Scraper uses **pay-per-business** pricing: a small fixed price per business, with automatic discounts on higher Apify plans. See the **Pricing** tab for the exact price.

### More business lead data

- [Yellow Pages US Scraper](https://apify.com/hipersoft/yellowpages-us-scraper): US business listings.
- [Google Maps Scraper](https://apify.com/hipersoft/google-maps-scraper): places, phones and ratings.
- [Google Maps Email Extractor](https://apify.com/hipersoft/google-maps-email-extractor): emails from Google Maps businesses.
- [BBB Scraper](https://apify.com/hipersoft/bbb-scraper): Better Business Bureau profiles.
- [Europages Scraper](https://apify.com/hipersoft/europages-scraper): European B2B suppliers.
- [Gelbe Seiten Scraper](https://apify.com/hipersoft/gelbeseiten-scraper): German business directory.
- [Email Verifier](https://apify.com/hipersoft/email-verifier): verify the emails you collect.

### FAQ

**Which countries are supported?**
United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, Singapore and India.

**Do all businesses have an email?**
No. Emails are returned when the business lists one; use **Only businesses with an email** to keep only those.

**Can I search a whole country?**
Yes. Leave **Locations** empty.

**What formats can I export?**
CSV, Excel, JSON, XML, HTML and RSS, or read the results through the Apify API.

**Can I integrate Hotfrog Scraper with other apps?**
Hotfrog Scraper can be connected with almost any cloud service or web app thanks to [integrations on the Apify platform](https://apify.com/integrations). It works with [Make](https://apify.com/integrations/make), [Zapier](https://apify.com/integrations/zapier), [Slack](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/slack), [Airbyte](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/airbyte), [GitHub](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/github), [Google Drive](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/drive) and [many more](https://apify.com/integrations), plus the [Apify API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2), JS/Python clients and MCP. Or use [webhooks](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/webhooks) to trigger an action whenever a run finishes.

**Is it legal to scrape Hotfrog?**
The scraper only collects publicly listed business information. You are responsible for using contact details in line with applicable law, such as GDPR, PECR and CAN-SPAM.

### Related Actors

- [Yellow Pages US Scraper](https://apify.com/hipersoft/yellowpages-us-scraper)
- [Google Maps Scraper](https://apify.com/hipersoft/google-maps-scraper)

### Notes

Original clean-room implementation. Returns only public data. Not affiliated with Hotfrog.

# Actor input Schema

## `country` (type: `string`):

Hotfrog country site.

## `searchTerms` (type: `array`):

Business types or keywords, e.g. plumbers, dentists, accountants, roofing, marketing agency. Each term is a separate search.

## `locations` (type: `array`):

Optional cities or areas, e.g. Chicago, London, Sydney. Leave empty to search the whole country.

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

Optional. Paste Hotfrog search-result links.

## `withEmailOnly` (type: `boolean`):

Skip businesses without an email address.

## `withPhoneOnly` (type: `boolean`):

Skip businesses without a phone number.

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Stop after this many businesses. 0 means no limit.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Not required for normal use.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "country": "us",
  "searchTerms": [
    "accountants"
  ],
  "locations": [
    "London"
  ],
  "withEmailOnly": false,
  "withPhoneOnly": false,
  "maxItems": 50,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": false
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

The results as dataset items.

# 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 = {
    "searchTerms": [
        "accountants"
    ],
    "locations": [
        "London"
    ],
    "maxItems": 50
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("hipersoft/hotfrog-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 = {
    "searchTerms": ["accountants"],
    "locations": ["London"],
    "maxItems": 50,
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("hipersoft/hotfrog-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 '{
  "searchTerms": [
    "accountants"
  ],
  "locations": [
    "London"
  ],
  "maxItems": 50
}' |
apify call hipersoft/hotfrog-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,hipersoft/hotfrog-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/mk2s05HhEN6o3yzq9/builds/CGLHpIZI7oygOTF9v/openapi.json