google-maps-scraper-pro is a desktop tool that helps you collect business information from Google Maps. It works without putting any strain on your computer's memory. The software saves your progress regularly so you can stop and resume without losing data.
This tool is useful if you need to gather business names, addresses, phone numbers, or categories from Google Maps. You do not need any technical skills to use it.
Before you start, make sure your computer meets these needs:
- Operating System: Windows 10 or newer
- Processor: Any modern CPU (Intel or AMD)
- RAM: At least 4 GB (the app uses almost no RAM but other tasks require memory)
- Disk Space: 200 MB free
- Internet: A stable connection to access Google Maps data
Follow these steps to download, install, and run google-maps-scraper-pro on your Windows PC.
You will first need to get the latest version of google-maps-scraper-pro.
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Click the large green button below to open the download page:
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This will take you to the releases page on GitHub. Here, you will see one or more downloadable files.
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Look for the file ending with
.exe(this is the installer file). It will typically have the latest version number in the name. -
Click the
.exefile to start downloading it to your computer.
Once the download completes, find the .exe file in your Downloads folder or the location you saved it.
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Double-click the
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A setup window will open. Click Next to proceed.
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Read and accept the license agreement by clicking the checkbox, then click Next.
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Choose the folder where you want to install the program or use the default location, then click Next.
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Click Install to begin installing the software.
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After installation completes, click Finish to close the installer.
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After installation, find the google-maps-scraper-pro icon on your desktop or in the Start menu.
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Double-click the icon to open the program.
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The main window will show options to start scraping business data.
Here is a simple way to use the tool:
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Enter Your Search Terms: Type in the city, business type, or keywords to find the business listings you want.
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Set Data Fields: Choose what information you want to collect, such as business names, addresses, phone numbers, and categories.
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Start Scraping: Click the "Start" button. The software will go through Google Maps and collect the data for you.
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Pause and Resume: You can pause at any time. The software will save your spot automatically.
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View or Export Data: When done, export the data to a CSV or Excel file. You can open this file in programs like Excel or Google Sheets.
The software uses checkpoint recovery. This means it saves its progress often. If your computer shuts down or the app closes unexpectedly, you do not lose your work. When you restart the app, it will continue where it left off.
The app lets you adjust a few settings to fit your needs:
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Search Delay: Set a delay time between requests to avoid being blocked by Google.
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Max Results: Limit the number of business entries collected.
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Output Folder: Select where scraped files are saved on your PC.
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Proxy Support: If you use a proxy server for internet access, enter those details here.
To check for updates, visit the release page again:
GitHub Releases - google-maps-scraper-pro
Download the latest .exe file and run it. The installer will update your existing version without removing your data.
If you run into problems, try these options:
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Review the documentation files included with the installer.
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Look for an FAQ or troubleshooting section on the GitHub page.
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Report issues in the GitHub Issues tab if you're stuck.
The tool does not collect personal information from you. It only reads publicly available business data from Google Maps.
All your scraped data stays on your device unless you choose to share or upload it elsewhere.