# Google Maps Search Result Accumulator & One-Click Export (Non-Chrome Browser Specific)
## Introduction
Hey everyone! I'm a web automation enthusiast. Recently, I decided to develop a script to help a friend with a tedious Google Maps data collection task. My friend needed to repeatedly search for information in specific areas on Google Maps and then manually copy and paste it into an Excel spreadsheet. This process was time-consuming and prone to errors, which was incredibly frustrating!
So, I spent about a week using web automation techniques to write this userscript. It automatically **accumulates** all your search results on Google Maps, no matter if you scroll down to refresh, drag the map to different locations, or perform new searches. It automatically captures the key information and allows you to **export everything in one click** as an Excel (.xlsx) file. Say goodbye to the pain of manual copy-pasting and make data collection easy and efficient!
While helping my friend solve this problem, I discovered that the script was even more practical than I anticipated. So, I decided to share it with everyone in the hope that it can help more people in need.
## Features
* **Accumulated Recording of All Searches (Non-Chrome Browser):** This script is optimized for Firefox, Edge, Safari, and other browsers to automatically record every search result on Google Maps without missing any information.
* **Covers Scrolling Refresh, Map Dragging, and New Searches (Non-Chrome Browser):** No matter how you get new search results, the script will automatically grab them and add them to the record.
* **One-Click Export to Excel (Non-Chrome Browser):** After you complete all your searches, simply click the button to export all accumulated records in one go to an Excel (.xlsx) file.
* Location Name
* Full Address
* User Rating (if available)
* Location Category (e.g., restaurant, hotel, etc.)
* Google Maps Link
## Highlights
* **Born from Real Needs:** The script was created to solve a real-world problem, and its practicality has been proven.
* **My Labor of Love:** Carefully crafted over a week to be simple and easy to use.
* **New Feature Requests Welcome:** If you have any ideas or suggestions, feel free to submit them, and I'll do my best to improve it.
* **Good Compatibility:** Compatible with mainstream non-Chrome browsers, providing stable data capture and export functionality.
* **Export to .xlsx Format:** The exported file is a standard Excel spreadsheet (.xlsx) file, so you don't need to convert the format for easy use.
## Use Cases
* In-depth Market Research: Completely record all merchant information in specific areas for comprehensive analysis.
* Travel Planning: Collect information on attractions and accommodations in multiple areas to easily create a detailed itinerary.
* Data Analysis: Import Google Maps data into other tools for in-depth analysis.
## How to Use
1. **Please do not install this script on the Chrome browser.**
2. Click the "Install this script" button in Firefox, Edge, Safari, or other supported browsers.
3. Use a supported browser on Google Maps (google.com/maps) to perform multiple searches, including scrolling to refresh, dragging the map to different locations, and performing new searches.
4. When you finish all your searches, click the "Export All Search Results" button (or a button with a similar name) on the page.
5. Download the Excel (.xlsx) file and open it using Microsoft Excel or other compatible spreadsheet software.
## Important Notes
* **This script *CANNOT* run on the Chrome browser! Do not attempt to install and use it on Chrome.**
* The exported .xlsx files can be opened with software such as Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and LibreOffice Calc.
* [Optional - Limitations: e.g., The script may be affected by Google Maps page updates, causing data capture to fail]
* [Optional - Disclaimer: e.g., Add a simple disclaimer]
* If you can't open the .xlsx file correctly, make sure that your spreadsheet software supports this format.
* **Although it is theoretically supported on browsers such as Firefox, Edge, and Safari, you may need to test it in different browsers to ensure full compatibility.**
## Feedback & Support
I look forward to your feedback! Your every suggestion is my motivation for improvement. If you encounter any problems while using a non-Chrome browser, please submit an Issue or Pull Request. Be sure to specify your browser type and version so I can troubleshoot the problem. Let's work together to make this script even better!
