💾 How to Install the Google Maps Extension?
- 1️⃣ Browser support — this extension only works on Chromium-based browsers: Edge / Chrome / QQ Browser / Cent Browser, etc.
- 2️⃣ Enable Developer Mode — you must enable Developer Mode in the browser's extension management page before installing
👉 Product page: Google Maps Scraper · Overview
Watch the 3-minute quick install video · get started easily with the Google Maps business scraper.
1. Installation Prep
1. Download the Extension
- Download link: laifaxin-chajian-ditu-0.8.37-chrome.zip
2. Supported Browsers
We recommend the following browsers with strong extension support:
| Browser | Official Site | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edge | Download Edge | ✅ | ✅ |
| Chrome | Download Chrome | ✅ | ✅ |
| QQ Browser | Download QQ Browser | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cent Browser | Download Cent Browser | ✅ | 🔲 |
Recommended — Windows users, we strongly recommend 👉 Cent Browser · excellent extension compatibility and performance · we suggest the 64-bit portable version.
2. Enable Developer Mode
Before installing the extension, you must enable Developer Mode in your browser.
1. Edge Browser
- Go to [Extensions] → [Manage Extensions] · or type
edge://extensions/in the address bar - Toggle on [Developer Mode] at the bottom-left of the page
2. Chrome Browser
- Go to [Extensions] → [Manage Extensions] · or type
chrome://extensions/in the address bar - Toggle on [Developer Mode] at the top-right of the page
3. QQ Browser
- Go to [App Center] · or type
qqbrowser://extensions/in the address bar - Check [Developer Mode] at the top-right of the page
4. Cent Browser
- Go to [Extensions] · or type
chrome://extensions/in the address bar - Check [Developer Mode] at the top-right of the page
3. Install the Extension
After the prep work, use one of these 2 methods to install.
1. Drag and Drop (Recommended)
Drag the downloaded zip (.zip file) directly onto the extension management page (with Developer Mode enabled) · release the mouse to install.
After installation, click the [Pin] icon to pin the extension to your browser toolbar for easy access.
2. Load Unpacked Extension
- Step 1 — extract the downloaded zip to a local folder · e.g., create a
google-mapsfolder on your desktop and extract - Step 2 — on the extension management page, click [Load unpacked]
- Step 3 — in the file picker, select the extracted folder (e.g.,
google-maps) · click [Select Folder]
❓ FAQ
Q1 · Installation error: Invalid value for 'web_accessible_resources[0]'?
Usually means your browser kernel version is too old. Update to the latest version of your browser · or use the recommended 📚 Cent Browser.
Q2 · QQ Browser drag-drop install shows Could not create temporary directory for zipped extension?
Some QQ Browser versions don't support drag-drop install. Use the alternative 📚 Load Unpacked Extension method.
🛡️ Pro Tips
- 1️⃣ Prefer drag-drop install — fastest and most error-free · use as your default method
- 2️⃣ Keep your browser updated — get the latest features and security patches · ensures best extension compatibility
- 3️⃣ Learn the extension — after install, read the 📚 Google Maps Extension User Guide · accelerate your customer development
📚 Related Reading
- 📖 Google Maps Extension User Guide — full overview of scraping / cloud sync / task management
- ❓ Google Maps Extension FAQ — common install / usage issues and solutions
- ✉️ Extract Emails from Google Maps — turn scraped business data into a contact list
🔗 Permanent link: https://laifa.xin/chajian/how-to-install-google-maps-plugin