Google Maps Scraper

Extract complete business data from Google Maps at scale. Get names, addresses, phone numbers, websites, ratings, reviews, opening hours, photos, popular times, and 30+ data fields for any search query and location worldwide - with advanced geographic targeting, smart filtering, and the lowest pricing on Apify.

Why This Scraper?

• Up to 15,000+ results per run - Systematically scan entire cities or regions with grid-based area coverage
• Advanced geographic targeting - Search by location name, coordinates with radius, bounding box, or custom GeoJSON polygon boundaries
• 30+ data fields - Business details, contact info, ratings, reviews, opening hours, photos, popular times, service options, accessibility, reservation/menu/order URLs, and more
• Distance calculation - Get distance in miles from your search center for every result
• Lowest price on Apify - $2.50 per 1,000 results with no hidden fees
• Resume support - Interrupted runs pick up exactly where they left off
• Reliable at scale - Built-in proxy rotation, automatic retries, and rate-limit detection

Use Cases

Market Research & Competitive Intelligence

• Map competitor locations and density across regions
• Identify underserved areas and market opportunities
• Analyze business distribution by category, rating, or price level

Lead Generation & Sales

• Build targeted prospect lists by location and category
• Find businesses with or without websites for outreach campaigns
• Target established businesses by sorting on rating and review count in your dataset

Real Estate & Site Selection

• Analyze business density around potential locations
• Map all businesses within a radius of a target address
• Compare neighborhoods using polygon area scanning

App Development & Data Enrichment

• Populate location databases with fresh Google Maps data
• Enrich existing business records with phone, website, hours, and ratings
• Build local search features powered by comprehensive POI data

Getting Started

Simple Search

Enter one or more search terms - the simplest way to get started:

{
    "searchQueries": ["restaurants in Amsterdam", "hotels in Paris"],
    "maxResults": 100
}

Search with Location

Separate your search term from the location for cleaner results:

{
    "searchQueries": ["dentist", "pharmacy"],
    "locationName": "Berlin",
    "maxResults": 200
}

Google Maps URL

Paste any Google Maps search URL directly:

{
    "searchUrls": [
        { "url": "https://www.google.com/maps/search/coffee+shops/@52.3676,4.9041,14z" }
    ]
}

Coordinate + Radius Search

Search within a precise radius around any point:

{
    "searchQueries": ["pizza restaurants"],
    "lat": 40.7128,
    "lon": -74.006,
    "radius": 5,
    "maxResults": 500
}

Every result includes a distanceMiles field showing how far it is from your center point.

Bounding Box Grid Scan

For systematic coverage of a rectangular area:

{
    "searchQueries": ["coffee shops"],
    "boundingBox": {
        "south": 52.29,
        "west": 4.73,
        "north": 52.43,
        "east": 5.02
    },
    "maxResults": 1000
}

Polygon Area Scan

Define custom geographic boundaries using GeoJSON coordinates for complex area coverage. Use geojson.io or the Keene Polyline Tool to draw your polygon and copy the coordinates.

{
    "searchQueries": ["restaurants"],
    "polygon": {
        "type": "Polygon",
        "coordinates": [[
            [-74.041885, 40.570396],
            [-73.855682, 40.570396],
            [-73.855682, 40.739234],
            [-74.041885, 40.739234],
            [-74.041885, 40.570396]
        ]]
    },
    "maxResults": 2000
}

Note: GeoJSON uses [longitude, latitude] coordinate order.

Input Reference

Search Options

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
searchQueries	string[]	[]	Search queries (e.g. "restaurants in London")
searchUrls	URL[]	[]	Google Maps search URLs to scrape directly
locationName	string		Location name appended to queries (e.g. "New York")

Geographic Targeting

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
lat / lon	number		Center coordinates for area search
radius	number		Search radius in miles (1-100). Requires lat/lon
boundingBox	object		{south, west, north, east} for rectangular grid scanning
polygon	object		GeoJSON polygon for custom area boundaries

Result & Language Settings

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
maxResults	integer	100	Max places to return (0 = unlimited)
language	string	"en"	Result language (en, nl, de, fr, es, ja...)
countryCode	string	Auto-detect	Country code (US, NL, DE, GB, FR...). Auto-detected from coordinates when not set

Search Mode

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
searchMode	string	"default"	"fast" = quicker but may miss results, "default" = good balance, "thorough" = street-level scan

Output

Each result contains up to 30+ structured fields. Here's an example in clean format:

{
    "name": "Carmine's - Times Square",
    "placeId": "ChIJifIePKtZwokRVZ-UdRGkZzs",
    "url": "https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJifIePKtZwokRVZ-UdRGkZzs",
    "categoryName": "Italian restaurant",
    "categories": ["Italian restaurant", "Caterer", "Family restaurant", "Restaurant"],
    "address": "200 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036",
    "neighborhood": "Manhattan",
    "street": "200 W 44th St",
    "city": "New York",
    "state": "New York",
    "postalCode": "10036",
    "countryCode": "US",
    "latitude": 40.757498,
    "longitude": -73.986654,
    "distanceMiles": 2.3,
    "phone": "(212) 221-3800",
    "phoneInternational": "+12122213800",
    "website": "https://carminesnyc.com",
    "totalScore": 4.5,
    "reviewsCount": 17231,
    "priceLevel": "$$",
    "openingHours": [
        {"day": "Saturday", "hours": "11:30 AM-12 AM"}
    ],
    "isOpen": true,
    "description": "Relaxed, family-friendly restaurant serving homestyle Southern Italian meals.",
    "imageUrls": ["https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/..."],
    "imageCount": 1,
    "serviceOptions": {"dine_in": true, "takeout": true, "delivery": true},
    "accessibility": {"wheelchair_accessible_entrance": true},
    "reservationUrl": "https://carminesnyc.com/bookings",
    "menuUrl": "https://carminesnyc.com/menu"
}

All Available Fields

Field	Type	Description
name	string	Business name
placeId	string	Google Place ID
cid	string	Google CID identifier
url	string	Google Maps place URL
googleUrl	string	Google internal URL
categoryName	string	Primary business category
categories	string[]	All categories
categoryTypes	string[]	Category type labels
subtypes	string[]	Specific business subtypes
address	string	Full formatted address
neighborhood	string	Neighborhood name
street	string	Street address
city	string	City
state	string	State / province
postalCode	string	Postal / ZIP code
countryCode	string	Country code
latitude	number	GPS latitude
longitude	number	GPS longitude
distanceMiles	number	Distance from search center (when lat/lon provided)
phone	string	Phone number
phoneInternational	string	International phone format
website	string	Business website URL
totalScore	number	Star rating (1.0-5.0)
reviewsCount	number	Total review count
priceLevel	string	Price indicator ($-$$$$)
openingHours	object[]	Opening hours
isOpen	boolean	Currently open
permanentlyClosed	boolean	Permanently closed
temporarilyClosed	boolean	Temporarily closed
description	string	Business description
editorialSummary	string	Google editorial summary
imageUrls	string[]	Photo URLs
imageCount	number	Number of photos
thumbnailUrl	string	Main thumbnail URL
popularTimes	object[]	Weekly busyness data
currentPopularity	number	Current busyness level
serviceOptions	object	Dine-in, takeout, delivery, etc.
accessibility	object	Wheelchair access, etc.
reservationUrl	string	Reservation booking URL
menuUrl	string	Menu URL
orderUrl	string	Online ordering URL

Tips for Best Results

Search Mode Guide

• Fast: Uses wider tiles for quicker scans — good for sparse areas or quick estimates
• Default: Balanced tile size — recommended for most searches
• Thorough: Street-level scanning — catches small businesses, best for dense urban areas

Maximizing Coverage

• Use bounding box or polygon mode for systematic area coverage
• Use thorough search mode for dense urban areas where businesses are close together
• Use residential proxies for best success rates on large scrapes

Large-Scale Scraping

• Concurrent scanning processes multiple tiles in parallel for faster results
• Automatic refresh keeps sessions healthy during long runs
• Proxy rotation distributes requests for reliable large scans
• Resume support means you can stop and restart without losing progress
• Streaming output pushes results to your dataset as they're found

Creating Polygon Boundaries

Use these free tools to draw custom search areas:

• geojson.io - Draw polygons on an interactive map and copy GeoJSON
• Keene Polyline Tool - Simple polygon drawing tool

Copy the coordinates array from either tool directly into the polygon input field.

Pricing

$2.50 per 1,000 results - among the lowest prices on Apify for Google Maps data.

Results	Cost
100	$0.25
1,000	$2.50
10,000	$25.00
100,000	$250.00

Platform fees (compute, proxy, storage) are additional and depend on your Apify plan.

Integrations

Export data in JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, or RSS. Connect to 1,500+ apps via:

• Zapier / Make / n8n - Workflow automation
• Google Sheets - Direct spreadsheet export
• Slack / Email - Notifications on new results
• Webhooks - Custom API integrations
• Apify API - Full programmatic access

Legal & Ethical Use

This actor is designed for legitimate business intelligence, market research, and lead generation. Users are responsible for complying with applicable laws and Google's Terms of Service. Do not use scraped data for spam, harassment, or any illegal purpose.