Google Maps Scraper API

Extract data from Google Business listings with the help of our Google Maps API, get data like title, address, hours, operating hours, phone number etc. This API handles proxy management & all corner cases for blockage-free data extraction.

GET / google_maps
"search_results": [
    {
        "title": "Gregorys Coffee",
        "place_id": "ChIJQTNrM69ZwokR3ggxzgeelqQ",
        "data_id": "0x89c259af336b3341:0xa4969e07ce3108de",
        "data_cid": "-6586903648621492002",
        "gps_coordinates": {
            "latitude": 40.7477283,
            "longitude": -73.9890454
        },
        "provider_id": "/g/11xdfwq9f",
        "rating": 4.1,
        "reviews": 1153,
        "price": "££",
        "type": "Coffee shop",
        "types": ["Coffee shop"],
        "address": "874 6th Ave New York, NY 10001 United States",
        "open_state": "Open · Closes 7 pm",
        "hours": "Open · Closes 7 pm",
        "phone": "+1 877-231-7619",
        "description": "House-roasted coffee, snacks & free WiFi Outpost of a chain of sleek coffeehouses offering house-roasted coffee, free WiFi & light bites.",
        "thumbnail": "https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipNq-8YRdAjiVW7uFMWDzHarqoK2Pr7bxIqI7t8A=w86-h114-k-no"
    }
]

How It Works Behind the API

</> Get
import requests

api_key = "5eaa61a6e562fc52fe763tr516e4653"
url = "https://api.scrapingdog.com/google_maps/"

params = {
    "api_key": api_key,
    "q": "coffee",
    "ll": "@40.7455096,-74.0083012,15.1z"
}

response = requests.get(url, params=params)

if response.status_code == 200:
    data = response.json()
    print(data)
else:
    print(f"Request failed with status code: {response.status_code}")

Google Maps API Response (Structured JSON Data)

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  • Business Listing

    titletypetypesaddressdescriptionprice
  • Geolocation

    gps_coordinateslatitudelongitudeplace_id
  • Ratings & Reviews

    ratingreviewsreviews_linkdata_cid
  • Hours & Contact

    phoneopen_statehoursoperating_hours
  • Identifiers

    data_iddata_cidprovider_id
  • Media & Links

    thumbnailphotos_linkposts_link

Scrapingdog vs Manual Google Maps Scraping

Without a Google Maps API

Scraping the Maps pack by hand means decoding place_ids, paging endless results, and rebuilding parsers whenever Google reshuffles a listing.

  • Decoding place_id, data_id & CID

    Each listing hides behind opaque place_id, data_id, and CID tokens you must reverse-engineer before pulling reviews, photos, or hours.

  • Paging the Local Pack by Coordinates

    Google returns only a few pins per viewport, so covering a whole city means stitching together hundreds of lat/long tile requests.

  • Brittle Listing Parsers

    Ratings, operating_hours, and price tiers shift layout often, breaking hand-built scrapers and leaving gaps in your data.

  • IP Bans on Repeated Location Queries

    Hammering Maps from one region triggers CAPTCHAs and blocks fast, so scraping listings at city scale stalls quickly.

With Scrapingdog Google Maps API

One request with a query and ll coordinates returns clean local results, ready for lead lists and dashboards.

  • Clean Local Results in JSON

    Get titles, addresses, phone numbers, ratings, and operating_hours as structured fields. No place_id decoding required.

  • Coordinate-Based Coverage

    Pass any ll viewport to sweep a neighborhood, city, or region, with follow-on links for reviews, photos, and posts.

  • Map the Whole Country at Scale

    Built-in geo-rotation queries local packs across thousands of locations without bans, ideal for nationwide lead-gen.

  • Reliable, Always-Fresh Listings

    Real-time scrapes return current hours, ratings, and contact details, so your local SEO data never goes stale.

Google Maps API Features That Make Scraping Easy

  • Accurate Geolocation Data

    Retrieve accurate and real-time latitude and longitude data for any location globally, ideal for building location-based applications.

  • Seamless Integration

    Integrate scraped Google Maps data into your existing systems or dashboards with our easy-to-use API.

  • Global Reach & Localization

    Expand your operational insights globally with our API's capability to handle localized searches across different domains and languages.

  • Geo-Rotation & CAPTCHA Bypass

    Region-aware proxies and automatic CAPTCHA solving let you query local packs from any location without anti-bot blocks.

  • Complete Listing Coverage

    Pull ratings, reviews, operating_hours, price tiers, and contact details for every pin, plus links for photos and posts.

  • Fast Response Time

    Receive structured business listings in a few seconds, fast enough to power live local-search results.

What you can build with a Google Maps Scraper API

  • Competitive Analysis in Real Estate

    Scrape and aggregate real estate listings, reviews, and ratings from Google Maps to provide comprehensive market analysis tools for real estate professionals.

  • Intelligence for Retail Chains

    Extract location-specific data on competitors, customer reviews, and ratings to optimize store performance and customer engagement strategies.

  • Event Insights & Analytics

    Gather data on event locations, attendance, and public sentiment by scraping event-related information, aiding in superior event planning and marketing.

  • Event Analysis & Discovery

    Get venue reviews, user ratings, and geographic details from Google Maps to offer insights for event organizers and marketers.

  • Tourism & Local Business Reviews

    Compile detailed reviews and ratings for tourist attractions and local businesses to create enriched content for travel guides and apps.

  • Local Market Optimization

    Tailor your services and products to meet the unique demands of each locale based on real-time data from Google Maps.

Built for teams of every size and background

  • Local SEO Agencies
  • Lead Generation Teams
  • Real Estate Analysts
  • Logistics & Delivery Apps
  • Review Monitoring Tools
  • Franchise & Retail Chains
  • Local Listings Aggregators
  • GMB / GBP Marketers
  • Market Researchers
  • Travel & Tourism Apps
  • Field Sales & ABM Teams
  • Location Intelligence Platforms

Get Started with Our Google Maps Scraper API in Minutes

  1. 1

    Create free account

    Sign up and get 200 free credits to start testing the Google Maps API.

  2. 2

    Get Your API Key

    Grab your unique API key from the dashboard to authenticate every request.

  3. 3

    Send a Query + Coordinates

    Call /google_maps with a search term like q=coffee and an ll viewport.

  4. 4

    Receive Structured Listings

    Get back JSON with title, address, phone, rating, reviews, and operating_hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • The geolocation data provided by the API is highly accurate, typically within a few meters, depending on the device's GPS signal and network conditions.

  • Yes, Google does offer an official API for Maps. However, going with a third party API would be more economical.

  • Yes, other than the data from Google Maps, we have dedicated APIs for Google Search, Google Scholar, Google Lens etc. You can check them out in the product section in the header for more info.

  • The API has specific rate limits depending on your plan. If you exceed these limits, you may experience slower responses or need to purchase additional request credits to continue usage.

  • Each API request consumes a certain number of credits based on the dedicated API you're using. For example the Google Search API costs 5 credits per request. So, if you make one request to the Google Search API, it will deduct 5 credits from the available credits in your account. The number of credits required per request can vary depending on the specific API you're using. You can find more details about the credit usage for each API in the documentation.

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