Radius based searches with google maps

[Jvw]

I see there was a discussion on this back in 2023:

Scraping Data Based on a Radius or Distance With Google Maps Scraper

Hi, How can i get results based on a radius or a distance? What is the right query? Thanks

Can you let me know if there are any plans to add zoom / radius level search to the v3 version of google maps search?

If not, how long will the deprecated V1 version be around for? Can I safely integrate it into my app going forward?

[kenlyle]

Can you use Plain Queries with Zipcode? Or you need better resolution?

[vincent]

Hi, thank you for the request!

Google Maps does not support a radius based search, but what you can do is to try businesses endpoint with geo_filters: Outscraper - Business Data Platform

[Jvw]

This might work, however, the documentation is a bit unclear in terms of how its used. Apologies in advance for all the additional questions below:

• Can you provide some info on what query params are required vs optional?
• Does “types” take in search terms i.e. “marketing agencies” or does it need to match specific categories? Feel free to share any categories lists
• Are there any particular filters or query params that use extra credits when enabled? Is it just priced per business result?
• Is the /business endpoint setup anywhere as one of your UI services so I can see how it works? i.e. Outscraper - Business Data Platform
• Is this endpoint also available on your outscraper-node library? i.e. GitHub - outscraper/outscraper-node: The library provides convenient access to the Outscraper API from applications written in server-side JavaScript. Allows using Outscraper's services from your code.

Thanks!

[Jvw]

Just bumping this thread as I haven’t heard back yet.

[vincent]

hi @Jvw,

• All params are optional.
• it needs to match specific categories
• no, only API
• yes, it was added a few day ago (businessesSearch)