# Google Maps Scraper - Businesses, Phones, Ratings (`thirdwatch/google-maps-scraper`) Actor Scrape Google Maps businesses: name, address, phone, website, rating, categories, GPS coordinates, opening hours. Search any query. Pure HTTP, no browser. Fast and cheap at 256MB. - **URL**: https://apify.com/thirdwatch/google-maps-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [Thirdwatch](https://apify.com/thirdwatch) (community) - **Categories:** Lead generation, Travel - **Stats:** 1 total users, 0 monthly users, 0.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing Pay per usage This Actor is paid per platform usage. The Actor is free to use, and you only pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-usage ## 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 ## Google Maps Scraper - Businesses, Phones, Ratings > Scrape business data from Google Maps search results. Get names, addresses, phone numbers, websites, ratings, and GPS coordinates. ### What you get Search for any business type in any location -- "plumbers in Houston", "dentists in Chicago", "hotels in Paris". Get structured business data including contact info, ratings, categories, and coordinates. ### Output fields | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | `name` | Business name | | `address` | Full formatted address | | `phone` | Phone number | | `website` | Business website URL | | `rating` | Google rating (1.0 - 5.0) | | `categories` | Business categories (e.g., "Plumber", "Electrician") | | `latitude` | GPS latitude | | `longitude` | GPS longitude | | `place_id` | Google Place ID | | `google_maps_url` | Direct link to Google Maps listing | | `area` | Neighborhood / area name | | `description` | Business description (when available) | | `opening_status` | Current status (e.g., "Open - Closes 8 PM") | ### Example output ```json { "name": "Village Plumbing, Air & Electric", "address": "10644 W Little York Rd Suite 200, Houston, TX 77041", "phone": "(281) 607-5357", "website": "https://www.villageplumbing.com/", "rating": 4.8, "categories": ["Plumber", "Air conditioning contractor", "Electrician"], "latitude": 29.8640568, "longitude": -95.5618629, "place_id": "ChIJIc-2aF_AQIYRJabyrgymSoA", "google_maps_url": "https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJIc-2aF_AQIYRJabyrgymSoA", "area": "Carverdale", "opening_status": "Open - Closes 8 PM" } ```` ### Input parameters | Parameter | Required | Description | |-----------|----------|-------------| | `searchQuery` | Yes | Google Maps search query (e.g., "plumbers in Houston") | | `maxResults` | No | Max results, 1-100 (default: 20) | | `language` | No | Language code -- en, es, fr, de, ja, etc. (default: en) | | `region` | No | Country code to bias results -- us, uk, in, etc. (default: us) | ### Use cases - **Lead generation**: Find local businesses with phone numbers and websites for outreach - **Market research**: Analyze business density, ratings, and categories in any area - **Local SEO**: Audit competitor listings and track ratings - **Data enrichment**: Add addresses, GPS coordinates, and contact info to business lists - **Real estate**: Map businesses around a property or neighborhood ### Pricing Pay-per-result pricing at $0.003 per business listing. Volume discounts available. | Results | Cost | |---------|------| | 20 | $0.06 | | 100 | $0.30 | | 1,000 | $2.00 (Silver) | ### Limitations - Review count and price level are not available from search results - Up to 100 results per search query - Results depend on Google Maps search ranking for the query # Actor input Schema ## `searchQuery` (type: `string`): Google Maps search query (e.g. 'plumbers in Houston', 'dentists in Chicago', 'hotels in Paris') ## `maxResults` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of business results to return (up to 100). Each page fetches up to 20 results. ## `language` (type: `string`): Language code for results (e.g. 'en', 'es', 'fr', 'de', 'ja'). Defaults to English. ## `region` (type: `string`): Country code to bias results (e.g. 'us', 'uk', 'in', 'de'). Defaults to US. ## `debugMode` (type: `boolean`): When enabled, logs the raw inner array structure for the first result to help identify field positions in the Google Maps API response. Use to diagnose missing or incorrect fields. ## Actor input object example ```json { "searchQuery": "restaurants near Times Square", "maxResults": 20, "language": "en", "region": "us", "debugMode": false } ``` # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "searchQuery": "restaurants near Times Square" }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("thirdwatch/google-maps-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${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 '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "searchQuery": "restaurants near Times Square" } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("thirdwatch/google-maps-scraper").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 '{ "searchQuery": "restaurants near Times Square" }' | apify call thirdwatch/google-maps-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=thirdwatch/google-maps-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Google Maps Scraper - Businesses, Phones, Ratings", "description": "Scrape Google Maps businesses: name, address, phone, website, rating, categories, GPS coordinates, opening hours. Search any query. Pure HTTP, no browser. Fast and cheap at 256MB.", "version": "1.0", "x-build-id": "oGaXWJCPqIDau6kMK" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/thirdwatch~google-maps-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-thirdwatch-google-maps-scraper", "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": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/thirdwatch~google-maps-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-thirdwatch-google-maps-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$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": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/thirdwatch~google-maps-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-thirdwatch-google-maps-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$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", "required": [ "searchQuery" ], "properties": { "searchQuery": { "title": "Search Query", "type": "string", "description": "Google Maps search query (e.g. 'plumbers in Houston', 'dentists in Chicago', 'hotels in Paris')" }, "maxResults": { "title": "Max Results", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 100, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of business results to return (up to 100). Each page fetches up to 20 results.", "default": 20 }, "language": { "title": "Language", "type": "string", "description": "Language code for results (e.g. 'en', 'es', 'fr', 'de', 'ja'). Defaults to English.", "default": "en" }, "region": { "title": "Region", "type": "string", "description": "Country code to bias results (e.g. 'us', 'uk', 'in', 'de'). Defaults to US.", "default": "us" }, "debugMode": { "title": "Debug Mode", "type": "boolean", "description": "When enabled, logs the raw inner array structure for the first result to help identify field positions in the Google Maps API response. Use to diagnose missing or incorrect fields.", "default": false } } }, "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 } } } } } } } } } } ```