How many results can I extract from Google Maps at once?

With GrabNear's Text Search, you can extract 80 to 400+ results per search by covering an entire city with a grid-based search. The Deep Search mode can cover custom areas and return even more results.

Google Maps Scraper

Google Maps Scraper — Extract Business Data Free (No Coding)

Q: Is scraping Google Maps legal?

Scraping the Google Maps website directly (mimicking a browser) violates Google's Terms of Service. However, using the official Google Places API to access the same data is 100% legal. GrabNear exclusively uses the official API — never website scraping.

Q: How do I extract data from Google Maps without getting blocked?

Use the official Google Places API via a tool like GrabNear. Since you're making authorised API calls (not scraping the website), there are no blocks, no CAPTCHAs, and no IP bans.

Q: What data can I extract from Google Maps?

Business name, phone number, address, website URL, Google rating, number of reviews, business category, and opening hours. GrabNear's Deep Search also extracts email addresses by visiting business websites.

Q: Can I export Google Maps data to Excel?

Yes. GrabNear exports all extracted Google Maps data to a clean Excel spreadsheet with one click — including business name, phone, email, address, website, and rating.

By GrabNear · June 2026 · 7 min read

Thousands of businesses are listed on Google Maps right now — with phone numbers, addresses, websites, and ratings — all publicly accessible. If you're in sales, marketing, or business development, that data is exactly what you need.

The problem: there's no "Download All" button on Google Maps. Manually copying each listing takes hours. And most so-called Google Maps scrapers either get blocked, violate Google's Terms of Service, or return dirty, incomplete data.

This guide explains how to extract Google Maps business data the right way — legally, reliably, and completely free.

Why People Scrape Google Maps

Sales Prospecting

Build targeted lead lists of businesses in any city, category, or pincode for cold calling and outreach.

Market Research

Map out competitors, find market density, understand how many businesses exist in a given area.

WhatsApp Campaigns

Extract phone numbers from specific business categories and run targeted WhatsApp outreach.

Directory Building

Create local business directories for specific cities, industries, or niches.

Email Campaigns

Find business websites from Google Maps, then use Deep Search to extract contact email addresses.

Agency Client Work

Marketing agencies use Google Maps data to build prospect lists for their clients across industries.

The Right Way vs The Wrong Way to Scrape Google Maps

⚠️ Website scraping (wrong): Tools that simulate a browser and scrape google.com/maps directly violate Google's ToS. Google detects these with bot detection, CAPTCHAs, and IP bans. Data returned is often incomplete and unstable. Many free "scrapers" on GitHub fall into this category.

✅ Google Places API (right): Google provides an official API that returns the exact same business data. It's the authorised, legal way to access Google Maps data. No scraping, no bans, no CAPTCHAs — just clean, structured data every time.

What Data You Can Extract

Data Field	Example	Available?
Business Name	Blue Ridge Cafe	✅ Always
Phone Number	+91 98400 12345	✅ If listed
Full Address	12 MG Road, Pune 411001	✅ Always
Website URL	blueridgecafe.in	✅ If listed
Google Rating	4.3 ★	✅ Always
Review Count	214 reviews	✅ Always
Business Category	Restaurant, Cafe	✅ Always
Email Address	hello@blueridgecafe.in	✅ Via Deep Search

How to Scrape Google Maps in 5 Steps (Free)

Step 1

Get a Google API Key (Free)

Go to console.cloud.google.com → create a project → enable Places API, Maps JavaScript API, and Geocoding API → create an API key. Google gives $200 free credit/month — enough for thousands of extractions.

Step 2

Go to grabnear.com → create a free account. No credit card required.

Step 3

Connect Your API Key

In GrabNear, go to Integrations → paste your Google API key → Save. Your key stays private — it never leaves your account.

Step 4

Run Your Search

Enter a business type (e.g. "dental clinics") and a city or pincode (e.g. "Hyderabad" or "500001"). Hit Search. GrabNear grids the city and runs parallel searches — returning 80–400 results.

Step 5

Export to Excel

Click Export to Excel. Download a clean spreadsheet with all business data — ready for cold calling, WhatsApp outreach, or CRM import.

Google Maps Scraper Tools Compared

Tool	Method	Legal?	Results per Search	Cost
GrabNear	Official Google API	✅ Yes	80–400+	Free
Outscraper	Official Google API	✅ Yes	Unlimited (paid)	$30+/mo
PhantomBuster	Website scraping	⚠️ Risky	Limited	$56+/mo
Manual copy-paste	Manual	✅ Yes	1 at a time	Free but slow
Python scripts (GitHub)	Website scraping	❌ ToS violation	Unstable	Free but blocked

How Many Results Can You Get?

The Google Places API returns a maximum of 20 results per single search call. GrabNear works around this by dividing your city into a grid of search cells and running them all in parallel:

Text Search: 9–49 grid cells × 20 results = 80 to 400+ businesses per search
Deep Search: Draw any shape on the map → custom grid → extract every business in the area
Map Search: Single pin + radius for a focused area

Start Scraping Google Maps — Free

Extract business names, phones, emails and addresses for any city in India. No coding. No monthly subscription. Just bring your Google API key.

Try GrabNear Free →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is scraping Google Maps legal?

Scraping the Google Maps website directly violates Google's ToS. Using the official Google Places API — which GrabNear does — is completely legal and authorised by Google.

How do I extract data from Google Maps without getting blocked?

Use the official Google Places API. Since it's authorised access, there are no CAPTCHAs, no IP bans, and no blocks. GrabNear handles all API calls for you.

What data can I extract from Google Maps?

Business name, phone number, address, website, Google rating, review count, and category. GrabNear's Deep Search also extracts email addresses from business websites.

Can I export Google Maps data to Excel?

Yes. GrabNear exports all extracted data to a clean Excel spreadsheet in one click — ready for your CRM, cold calling list, or WhatsApp campaign.

How many results can I get per search?

GrabNear's Text Search returns 80–400+ results per city search using a grid-based approach. Deep Search can return even more for large custom areas.