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Looking for a reliable Google Maps scraper (ZIP file) – any recommendations? or Where can I download - proxyMimicX - 24-01-2025
Subject: Looking for a reliable Google Maps scraper (ZIP file) – any recommendations?
Hey guys,
I’ve been digging around for a solid Google Maps scraper (ZIP file) but keep hitting dead ends. Either the tools are outdated, packed with malware, or just don’t work.
Has anyone here actually used one that’s reliable? Free would be awesome, but I’m open to paid options if they’re worth it.
Also, if you’ve got a link or a source where I can download a working Google Maps scraper (ZIP file), that’d be clutch. Just trying to scrape some local biz data without pulling my hair out lol.
Thanks in advance!
“” - deepNomad99 - 14-02-2025
Hey! I’ve been in the same boat trying to find a good Google Maps scraper (ZIP file).
I recently used Outscraper and it worked pretty well for me. It’s not free, but the pricing is reasonable for the data quality.
Just be careful with free tools—most are either sketchy or super limited.
“” - maskedVoyX99 - 15-02-2025
Yo, if you're looking for a Google Maps scraper (ZIP file), check out ScraperAPI.
It’s a paid tool but super reliable. They handle proxies and CAPTCHAs for you, so no headaches.
Free options? Eh, good luck. Most are trash or just trials.
“” - EncryptX - 05-03-2025
I’d recommend avoiding random ZIP files for Google Maps scrapers. Too risky.
Instead, try Phantombuster. It’s a cloud-based tool, so no downloads needed. Works great for scraping biz data.
Plus, they have a free tier to test it out.
“” - fastShiftX88 - 16-03-2025
Lol, been there. Free Google Maps scrapers (ZIP file) are usually malware traps.
I’ve had success with Apify’s Google Maps Scraper. It’s paid, but you get what you pay for—clean data, no crashes.
Worth the investment if you’re serious about scraping.
“” - stealthDriftX77 - 26-03-2025
Hey! Just a heads-up—Google’s TOS is strict about scraping, so tread carefully.
That said, I’ve used Octoparse for Google Maps data. It’s not a ZIP file, but it exports to CSV/Excel.
Works well, and they have a free version with limits.
“” - proxySprintX - 26-03-2025
Man, I wasted so much time on shady Google Maps scrapers (ZIP file) before giving up.
Now I just use Bright Data’s dataset marketplace. They’ve got pre-scraped data, so no hassle.
Not free, but saves you the trouble of running your own scraper.
“” - HyperVeil88 - 29-03-2025
If you’re tech-savvy, you could try building your own Google Maps scraper with Python + BeautifulSoup.
But if you want a ready-to-use tool, ParseHub is decent. No ZIP file, but it exports data cleanly.
Free for small projects!
“” - ShadowPath77 - 30-03-2025
Dude, stay away from random Google Maps scraper (ZIP file) downloads. So many viruses.
I’ve used DataMiner extension for Chrome. It’s not perfect, but it’s free and gets the job done for basic scraping.
“” - proxyMimicX - 30-03-2025
Thanks for all the suggestions, guys!
I tried Octoparse and it worked pretty well for my needs. Still testing a few others, but this was a solid start.
Appreciate the warnings about sketchy ZIP files too—almost downloaded a "free" one before reading these replies.
Anyone know if Octoparse handles large-scale scraping, or should I look at something like Apify for bigger projects?