Outscraper Sees Continued Growth in Use of Its Google Maps Scraper for Business Intelligence Needs

May 20, 2026 - 06:06

Outscraper has reported a steady increase in the use of its Google Maps Scraper, a tool designed to extract publicly available business listings, contact details, and reviews from the platform. The company notes that a growing number of marketing agencies, data researchers, and business owners are turning to automated scraping solutions to gather competitive intelligence and build local lead lists.

The tool allows users to pull data such as business names, addresses, phone numbers, website URLs, and customer ratings without manual entry. According to Outscraper, this shift reflects a broader trend where companies rely on structured public data to make faster decisions about market entry, competitor analysis, and sales outreach.

While Google Maps remains a primary source for local business information, the use of scrapers has drawn attention to the boundaries between public data access and platform terms of service. Outscraper emphasizes that its tool only collects information that is already visible to any user browsing the map interface. The company says it continues to see strong demand from sectors like real estate, hospitality, and retail, where up-to-date location data is critical for targeting campaigns.

The announcement comes as more businesses seek cost-effective alternatives to traditional market research, turning to automated extraction to fill gaps in their intelligence pipelines.