# Local Map Rank Tracker - Geo-Grid Google Maps Rankings (`santhej/local-rank-grid-tracker`) Actor Track how a business ranks on Google Maps across a geo-grid of locations. See where you rank #1 and where you drop off, with per-point competitors and visibility scores. - **URL**: https://apify.com/santhej/local-rank-grid-tracker.md - **Developed by:** [Santhej Kallada](https://apify.com/santhej) (community) - **Categories:** SEO tools - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 0.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing Pay per event This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## Local Map Rank Tracker — Geo-Grid Google Maps Rankings **See exactly where your business ranks on Google Maps across a grid of locations — not just one.** A Local Falcon–style local SEO rank tracker: pick a center point, a grid size, and a keyword, and get your rank at every point, with competitors and visibility scores. ### Why a grid? A single rank check hides the truth. Local rankings change block by block. This Actor scans an N×N grid of real coordinates around your business so you can see your **true local footprint** — where you dominate, and where competitors beat you. ### What you get **Per grid point:** - Coordinates, grid row/col - Whether your business was found, and its **exact rank** - Your rating and review count at that point - The top competitors ranking there **Per keyword (scan summary):** - Average rank, best rank, worst rank - Points found vs not found - **Visibility in top 3** and **top 10** (% of the grid) ### Inputs - **keywords** — what customers search ("coffee shop", "emergency plumber") - **businessName** / **businessDomain** — the business to track - **centerCoordinate** — `lat,lng` (right-click in Google Maps to copy) - **gridSize** — 3×3, 5×5, 7×7, or 9×9 - **spacingKm** — distance between points ### How it compares | | This Actor | Single-point rank checkers | Local Falcon | |---|---|---|---| | Geo-grid of points | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | | Competitors per point | ✅ | partial | ✅ | | Visibility % across grid | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | | Multi-keyword in one run | ✅ | varies | ✅ | | Pay per point, no subscription | ✅ | varies | ❌ (monthly) | ### Use cases - **Local SEO agencies** — branded grid reports for clients. - **Multi-location brands** — compare visibility across neighborhoods. - **Rank monitoring** — schedule weekly scans to watch movement. - **Competitive intel** — see who owns each part of the map. ### Pricing `$0.008` per grid point checked, plus a `$0.001` start fee. A 5×5 grid for one keyword = 25 points ≈ `$0.20`. No subscription. ### Example input ```json { "keywords": ["coffee shop"], "businessName": "Blue Dove Coffee", "centerCoordinate": "40.7128,-74.0060", "gridSize": "5", "spacingKm": "1.5" } ```` *** *Tags: local rank tracker, google maps rank tracker, geo grid, local falcon alternative, local seo, map pack tracking, gmb rank, geogrid, local search rankings, rank tracking by location.* # Actor input Schema ## `keywords` (type: `array`): Search terms customers use, e.g. 'coffee shop', 'plumber near me'. Each is scanned across the whole grid. ## `businessName` (type: `string`): The business whose rank you want to follow across the grid (matched by name). ## `businessDomain` (type: `string`): Alternative / additional matcher, e.g. mycafe.com. ## `centerCoordinate` (type: `string`): Center of the grid as 'latitude,longitude', e.g. 40.7128,-74.0060. Tip: right-click a spot in Google Maps to copy coordinates. ## `gridSize` (type: `string`): Square grid: 3x3=9, 5x5=25, 7x7=49, 9x9=81 points. You are charged per point. ## `spacingKm` (type: `string`): Distance in kilometres between adjacent grid points. Smaller = tighter local view. ## `zoom` (type: `string`): Google Maps zoom (10-17). Higher = more local results. ## `competitorsPerPoint` (type: `integer`): How many top-ranking businesses to capture at each grid point (0-10). ## `languageCode` (type: `string`): Two-letter language code, e.g. en. ## `maxBudgetUsd` (type: `number`): Safety cap. The run aborts before starting if the estimated charge exceeds this. ## `webhookUrl` (type: `string`): POST each keyword's scan summary here. ## Actor input object example ```json { "keywords": [ "coffee shop" ], "centerCoordinate": "40.7128,-74.0060", "gridSize": "5", "spacingKm": "1.5", "zoom": "14", "competitorsPerPoint": 3, "languageCode": "en" } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `dataset` (type: `string`): All platform\_check records and the optional aggregated\_report row. ## `summary` (type: `string`): High-level run summary including overall visibility score, mention rate, and platform counts. # 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 '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "keywords": [ "coffee shop" ], "centerCoordinate": "40.7128,-74.0060" }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("santhej/local-rank-grid-tracker").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 '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "keywords": ["coffee shop"], "centerCoordinate": "40.7128,-74.0060", } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("santhej/local-rank-grid-tracker").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "keywords": [ "coffee shop" ], "centerCoordinate": "40.7128,-74.0060" }' | apify call santhej/local-rank-grid-tracker --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=santhej/local-rank-grid-tracker", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Local Map Rank Tracker - Geo-Grid Google Maps Rankings", "description": "Track how a business ranks on Google Maps across a geo-grid of locations. See where you rank #1 and where you drop off, with per-point competitors and visibility scores.", "version": "0.0", "x-build-id": "thsBKNRf2cGxxo1lq" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/santhej~local-rank-grid-tracker/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-santhej-local-rank-grid-tracker", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/santhej~local-rank-grid-tracker/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-santhej-local-rank-grid-tracker", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/santhej~local-rank-grid-tracker/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-santhej-local-rank-grid-tracker", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "keywords": { "title": "Search terms", "type": "array", "description": "Search terms customers use, e.g. 'coffee shop', 'plumber near me'. Each is scanned across the whole grid.", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "businessName": { "title": "Business name to track", "type": "string", "description": "The business whose rank you want to follow across the grid (matched by name)." }, "businessDomain": { "title": "Business website (optional)", "type": "string", "description": "Alternative / additional matcher, e.g. mycafe.com." }, "centerCoordinate": { "title": "Center coordinate (lat,lng)", "type": "string", "description": "Center of the grid as 'latitude,longitude', e.g. 40.7128,-74.0060. Tip: right-click a spot in Google Maps to copy coordinates." }, "gridSize": { "title": "Grid size", "enum": [ "3", "5", "7", "9" ], "type": "string", "description": "Square grid: 3x3=9, 5x5=25, 7x7=49, 9x9=81 points. You are charged per point.", "default": "5" }, "spacingKm": { "title": "Spacing between points (km)", "type": "string", "description": "Distance in kilometres between adjacent grid points. Smaller = tighter local view.", "default": "1.5" }, "zoom": { "title": "Map zoom level", "type": "string", "description": "Google Maps zoom (10-17). Higher = more local results.", "default": "14" }, "competitorsPerPoint": { "title": "Competitors per point", "minimum": 0, "maximum": 10, "type": "integer", "description": "How many top-ranking businesses to capture at each grid point (0-10).", "default": 3 }, "languageCode": { "title": "Language code", "type": "string", "description": "Two-letter language code, e.g. en.", "default": "en" }, "maxBudgetUsd": { "title": "Max budget (USD, optional)", "minimum": 0, "type": "number", "description": "Safety cap. The run aborts before starting if the estimated charge exceeds this." }, "webhookUrl": { "title": "Webhook URL (optional)", "type": "string", "description": "POST each keyword's scan summary here." } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```