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How to Scrape Google Maps Data: Free and Easy Method

DEV Community: datascience·GetDataForME·6 months ago
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Google Maps holds data on over 200 million businesses worldwide, and most of it just sits there waiting to be collected. Sales teams, market researchers, and analysts all want this information—but copying it manually is painfully slow.

This guide covers three methods for extracting Google Maps data, along with practical ways to bypass limits and avoid blocks.

What is Google Maps Scraping?

Google Maps scraping pulls business listing data automatically instead of copying it manually.

There are three main methods:

No-code browser extensions

Cloud-based scraping platforms

Custom scripts using Python or Node.js

You can extract publicly visible data such as:

Business names

Addresses

Phone numbers

Ratings and reviews

Scraping simply automates what you already see.

Why Scrape Data from Google Maps?

Google Maps is one of the largest local business databases.

Lead Generation

Build targeted lists based on:

Location

Business type

Ratings

Market Research

Analyze competitors

Identify gaps in local…

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