URL-Based Scraping

If you already have a Google Maps search results URL or a specific business listing page, the URL Scraper is your go-to tool. It lets you plug in existing URLs directly — no need for pins or location radius settings.

This is the fastest way to extract data from a known source.

Where to Find It

1. From the left sidebar, go to Scraper → URL
2. Click the “Create New” button in the top-right corner

You’ll then be prompted to add a name for your task and the actual Google Maps URL you want to scrape.

Types of URLs You Can Use

You can input:

• ✅ A direct Google Maps business listing URL
• ✅ A search results URL (like “restaurants in Manhattan”)
• ✅ A category search within a location

Example URLs

Use Case	Example
Business Listing	https://www.google.com/maps/place/McDonald's...
Search Results	https://www.google.com/maps/search/coffee+shops+in+Brooklyn/
Category + Location Combo	https://www.google.com/maps/search/hospitals+near+Berlin,+Germany/

💡 The scraper intelligently parses these URLs to fetch business listings, contact info, addresses, ratings, and more.

How to Create a URL Scraper Task

The Create Scraper modal allows you to input a single Google Maps URL or upload a list of multiple URLs. This gives you ultimate flexibility in how you want to fetch data — either quick one-off scrapes or large-scale scraping in bulk.

Input Methods

You have two options when creating a scraper:

1. Manual Entry

Use this when you have just one or two links to scrape.

Field	Description
Scraper Name	Give your task a name. Example: Miami Cafes
Google Map URL	Paste the direct URL to the Google Maps search result or business listing

2. Bulk Upload (Text File)

For large scraping tasks, you can upload a .txt file containing multiple Google Maps URLs, each on a new line.

• ✅ Perfect for scraping dozens or hundreds of businesses in one go
• 📂 Accepted Format: Plain text (.txt)
• 📥 Each line should contain a full, valid Google Maps URL

Example:

https://www.google.com/maps/search/lawyers+in+Dallas/

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Starbucks...

https://www.google.com/maps/search/hospitals+in+Toronto/

To upload:

• Drag and drop your file into the upload area

OR

• Click “Choose file” and select your text file manually

⚠️ Pro Tip: Double-check the links in your file. Invalid or partial URLs may cause the task to fail.

Finishing Up

Once you've entered the necessary info or uploaded your file:

1. Click the Save button at the bottom
2. The task will be added to your URL Scraper dashboard
3. It will automatically begin scraping in the background

Best Practices

• Use meaningful names for your scrapers to stay organized
• Avoid URLs that are too long or generated from redirects
• Combine this method with Radius or Keyword scrapers for maximum data coverage

Use Case Examples

Scenario	Best Input Method
Scraping 1–2 listings manually	Paste URL manually
Scraping 50+ locations at once	Upload .txt file
Scraping category results for SEO	Use Google Maps search URL
Targeting specific competitors	Use direct business URLs