Block 1 - When clicking "Execute Workflow"
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger - manualTrigger
- Config choices
- Version 1
Google maps scraper
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Important notice
This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.
1. Workflow Overview
This workflow allows to scrape Google Maps data in an efficient way using SerpAPI. You'll get all data from Gmaps at a cheaper cost than Google Maps API. Add as input, your Google Maps search URL a...
Best for
- Lead Generation automation workflows
- advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates
Tools used
n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.itemlists, n8n-nodes-base.filter, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote
Source and attribution
This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Lucas Perret.
Original n8n.io source1.1 Workflow description
- Title
- Google maps scraper
- Workflow name
- Google maps scraper
This workflow allows to scrape Google Maps data in an efficient way using SerpAPI.
You'll get all data from Gmaps at a cheaper cost than Google Maps API.
Add as input, your Google Maps search URL and you'll get a list of places with many data points such as:
- phone number
- website
- rating
- reviews
- address
And much more.
Full guide to implement the workflow is here:
1.2 Logical Blocks
This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.
2. Block-by-Block Analysis
Block 2 - Extract next start value
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.code - code
- Config choices
- Version 2
Block 3 - Merge all values from SERPAPI
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.code - code
- Config choices
- Version 2
Block 4 - Transform data in the right format
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.code - code
- Config choices
- Version 2
Block 5 - Add rows in Google Sheets
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
- Config choices
- Version 4.2
Block 6 - SERPAPI - Scrape Google Maps URL
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
- Config choices
- Version 4.1
Block 7 - Remove duplicate items
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.itemLists - itemLists
- Config choices
- Version 3.1
Block 8 - Split out items
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.itemLists - itemLists
- Config choices
- Version 3.1
Block 9 - Remove empty values
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.filter - filter
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 10 - Google Sheets - Get searches to scrap
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
- Config choices
- Version 4.2
Block 11 - Extract keyword and location from URL
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.set - set
- Config choices
- Version 3.2
Block 12 - Sticky Note1
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 13 - Run workflow every hours
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
- Config choices
- Version 1.1
Block 14 - Sticky Note2
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 15 - Sticky Note3
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 16 - Update Status to Success
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
- Config choices
- Version 4.2
Block 17 - Update Status to Error
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
- Config choices
- Version 4.2
Block 18 - Sticky Note
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 19 - Continue IF Loop is complete
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.if - if
- Config choices
- Version 1
Block 20 - Sticky Note4
- Type / Role
- n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
- Config choices
- Version 1
3. Summary Table
| Workflow | Google maps scraper |
|---|---|
| Complexity | advanced |
| Nodes | 20 |
| Categories | Lead Generation |
| Author | Lucas Perret |
| Published | 23 Jan 2024 |
4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch
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1. Download the workflow JSON
Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/2063/2063.json as the source template for this automation.
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2. Import the template into n8n
Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.
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3. Configure credentials and variables
Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.
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4. Test with sample data
Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.
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5. Activate and monitor
Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.
5. General Notes & Resources
Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.
Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.
Frequently asked questions
What does Google maps scraper do?
This workflow allows to scrape Google Maps data in an efficient way using SerpAPI. You'll get all data from Gmaps at a cheaper cost than Google Maps API. Add as input, your Google Maps search URL a...
What do I need before importing this workflow?
Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.
Can I customize this workflow?
Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Lead Generation use case.