# Install Google Maps Scraper — Bolt Scraper

> Step-by-step guide to install the Bolt Scraper Google Maps Scraper Chrome extension.

**URL:** https://boltscraper.com/install-google-maps-scraper  

## Requirements

- Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Brave Browser
- Windows, macOS, or Linux

## Installation Steps

1. **Download the extension** — Get the `.zip` file from your purchase confirmation email or from the Bolt Scraper dashboard
2. **Unzip the file** — Extract the ZIP to a folder on your computer
3. **Open Chrome Extensions** — Go to `chrome://extensions` in your browser
4. **Enable Developer Mode** — Toggle "Developer mode" in the top-right corner
5. **Load unpacked** — Click "Load unpacked" and select the extracted folder
6. **Pin the extension** — Click the puzzle icon in Chrome toolbar → pin Bolt Scraper
7. **Activate license** — Click the extension icon → enter your license key → click Activate

## First Scrape

1. Go to Google Maps (maps.google.com)
2. Click the Bolt Scraper extension icon
3. Enter a keyword (e.g., "plumbers in London")
4. Click Start
5. Wait for results → Export as CSV, XLSX, or Google Sheets

## Troubleshooting

**Extension not showing up:** Make sure Developer Mode is enabled and you selected the correct folder (the one containing `manifest.json`).

**License activation fails:** Check your internet connection. Ensure you're using the license key from your purchase email, not a trial key.

**No results found:** Make sure you're on maps.google.com and the search has loaded results before starting the scraper.

## Related

- [Google Maps Scraper product page](https://boltscraper.com/google-maps-scraper)
- [Contact support](https://boltscraper.com/contact-us)