Fastest open-source desktop application for scraping business data from Google Maps.

• Complete UI Overhaul - Modern, intuitive interface with improved navigation
• Optimized Scraping Engine - 100% faster and more reliable data extraction
• Bulk Sessions Manager - Track and manage multiple bulk scraping operations
• One-Click Copy - Copy live results immediately in table or JSON format
• Export Option - Combine multiple files or export separate queries in a bulk session.
• Customizable Fast Mode - Fine-tune parallel scraping for your device's performance
• Enhanced Detail Extraction - Retrieves hidden company details in restricted regions such as EU countries
• macOS Support - Native builds now available for macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon)
• Webhook Integration - Send scraped data to external platforms via POST requests

1. Download: gscrape v4.0.0 Setup.exe
2. Run the installer
3. Follow the setup wizard
4. Launch from Desktop or Start Menu

Installation Location:

C:\Users\{Username}\AppData\Local\Programs\gscrape\

Data Storage:

C:\Users\{Username}\AppData\Roaming\gscrape\data\

1. Download: gscrape-4.0.0.dmg
   • Intel Macs: gscrape-4.0.0.dmg
   • Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3): gscrape-4.0.0-arm64.dmg
2. Open the DMG file
3. Drag gscrape to Applications folder
4. Launch from Applications

Installation Location:

/Applications/gscrape.app

Data Storage:

~/Library/Application Support/gscrape/data/

⚠️ macOS Troubleshooting: If you encounter errors during scraping, install Google Chrome from the official website. The app should work normally after Chrome installation.

• 🎯 Dual Scraping Modes

  • Single Mode: Scrape one location at a time
  • Bulk Mode: Process hundreds of locations with one click

• ⚡ Flexible Speed Settings

  • Normal Mode: Safest, most reliable (sequential scraping)
  • Fast Mode: Customizable parallel processing

• 📊 Real-Time Monitoring

  • Live progress tracking
  • Elapsed time counter
  • Statistics dashboard (companies, websites, phones, emails found)
  • Scrollable live results viewer

• 💾 Advanced Data Management

  • Auto-save with full history
  • Resume paused scraping sessions
  • Bulk session tracking and management
  • Export as CSV or JSON
  • One-click copy to clipboard (table or JSON format)

• 🔗 Integration Options

  • POST to Webhook: Send data to external platforms (n8n, Make.com, Zapier, etc.)
  • Custom webhook URL configuration

Basic Information:

• ✅ Business name and category
• ✅ Full address
• ✅ Phone number
• ✅ Website URL
• ✅ Ratings (1-5 stars)
• ✅ Review count
• ✅ Email addresses (when enabled)

Advanced Extraction:

• 🔍 Email Addresses - Scrapes contact emails from business websites
• 🔍 Detailed Info Extraction - For regions where Google Maps hides details:
  • Retrieves hidden phone numbers
  • Extracts obscured website links

• Headless Mode: Run browser in background (ON by default)
• Developer Mode: Enable F12 DevTools access
• Fast Mode Parallel Scraping: Set concurrent queries (1-10) for bulk mode
• Fast Mode Email Scraping: Set concurrent websites (1-10) for email extraction

Configure fast mode in the settings - Optimize based on your device's RAM and CPU

• Default Export Format: CSV or JSON
• Webhook URL: Configure POST endpoint for data integration

• Light Mode: Clean, bright interface
• Dark Mode: Easy on the eyes for extended use

1. CSV - Import to Excel, Google Sheets, CRM systems
2. JSON - Use in APIs, databases, automation workflows

• Export Button: Save to file
• Copy Button: Copy to clipboard (as formatted table or JSON)
• POST Button: Send directly to webhook endpoint

• Export all selected sessions at once
• Combine multiple results into single file
• Export as separate files per session

• Node.js 18+ and npm
• Git

# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/testdeployrepeat/gscrape.git
cd gscrape

# Install dependencies (auto-downloads Chrome)
npm install

# Run in development mode
npm start

# Build for current platform
npm run build

# Output location: dist/
# Windows: gscrape Setup X.X.X.exe
# macOS: gscrape-X.X.X.dmg

gscrape includes automatic update functionality:

• Check on Startup: Checks for updates 10 seconds after launch
• Background Download: Downloads updates silently
• One-Click Install: Restart to apply updates
• Preserves Data: Your scraping history and settings remain intact

Updates are distributed via GitHub Releases.

1. Settings → Apps → gscrape → Uninstall
2. Automatically removes all data including:
   • Installation files
   • Application data (%APPDATA%\gscrape)
   • Local data (%LOCALAPPDATA%\gscrape)
   • Update cache

1. Drag gscrape from Applications to Trash
2. Manually remove data (optional):

rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/gscrape
rm -rf ~/Library/Caches/gscrape
rm -f ~/Library/Preferences/com.gscrape.app.plist

gscrape is intended for educational and personal use only.

• ✅ Users must comply with Google Maps' Terms of Service
• ✅ Respect rate limits and scraping best practices
• ❌ The author is not responsible for any misuse
• ⚖️ Use this tool responsibly and at your own risk

"Chrome executable not found"

• Reinstall the application
• Chrome is bundled automatically
• Download Chrome from the official website (if nothing worked)

Scraping stops or freezes

• Reduce Fast Mode settings (lower parallel count)
• Switch to Normal mode
• Check internet connection

No results found

• Use more specific locations
• Try different search prepositions (in, near, around or custom)
• Verify the business type exists in that area

Can't find data folder

• Windows: Press Win + R, type %APPDATA%, press Enter, find all gscrape folders from there.
• macOS: Finder → Go → Go to Folder → ~/Library/Application Support/gscrape

Rob De Guia - Creator & Maintainer

• 🐙 GitHub: @testdeployrepeat
• 📧 Email: [email protected]
• 💼 LinkedIn: joserobertodeguia
• 🐦 Twitter: @robydeguia

Hire Me: Developer | GHL | n8n | Make.com | Automation Specialist

If you find gscrape useful, consider supporting its development:

• PayPal: paypal.me/josedeguia
• Wise: wise.com/pay/me/joserobertoquimod

Your support helps maintain and improve gscrape!

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

• Proxy support for enhanced privacy
• Additional export formats (Excel, SQLite)
• Scheduled scraping automation
• Linux builds

Made with ❤️ by Rob De Guia