"Has Anyone Found a Reliable Google Map Scraper That Doesn’t Get Blocked?"
Yo, so I’ve been trying to scrape local biz data for my side hustle, but every google map scraper I try gets blocked after like 10 mins. So annoying!
Anyone got a solid one that actually works long-term? Free or paid, idc—just needs to not get nuked by Google’s anti-bot stuff.
Also, if you’ve got tips on proxies or delays to avoid detection, spill ‘em. Tired of wasting time on tools that die instantly.
Thx in advance! 🙏
I feel your pain, man. Google's anti-scraping is brutal.
I’ve had decent luck with Outscraper for google map scraper needs. It’s paid, but it uses proxies and rotates IPs, so it doesn’t get blocked as fast.
Also, try adding random delays between requests—like 5-10 secs. Sounds slow, but it’s better than getting banned instantly.
Yo, try ScraperAPI. It’s not free, but it handles all the proxy stuff for you.
I used it to scrape 1k+ biz listings last month with no blocks. Their docs say they mimic human behavior, so Google doesn’t flag it as a bot.
If you’re DIY-ing, residential proxies are a must. Luminati’s good but pricey.
Honestly, most free google map scrapers are trash for this exact reason.
I switched to Phantombuster last year and it’s been solid. Uses headless browsers and proxies, so it’s stealthier.
Tip: Avoid scraping during peak hours—Google’s detection is tighter then.
Have you tried Apify’s google map scraper? It’s cloud-based, so the IPs are always fresh.
I ran it for a week straight (for a client project) and only got a couple captchas. Their support helped me tweak the settings to avoid em.
Also, avoid scraping too many fields at once—keep it minimal.
Thanks for all the recs! Gonna test Outscraper and Phantombuster first—seem like the best balance of cost and reliability.
Quick Q: Anyone know if these tools let you scrape reviews too? Or just biz listings?
Also, shoutout to the proxy tips. I was using datacenter IPs like a noob smh.
Bro, just use Bright Data’s scraper. It’s expensive AF but worth it if you’re doing this professionally.
They’ve got built-in anti-block tech, and you can customize request headers to look legit.
Free tools will always get blocked—Google’s algo is too smart now.
If you’re tech-savvy, build your own scraper with Puppeteer and rotate proxies.
I followed this tutorial (link removed) and it’s been way more reliable than any pre-made google map scraper I’ve tried.
Downside? It’s time-consuming to set up.
