# Google Search Business Extended Reviews API (https://www.socialcrawl.dev/platforms/google/business-extended-reviews)

> Returns reviews of a place aggregated from the Google reviews element — not only Google users but reputable third-party sources (TripAdvisor, Yelp, Trustpilot). Each review carries its source domain, full text (with original-language translation), star rating, reviewer stats, and owner replies. Identify the place by keyword, cid, or place_id. Powered by DataForSEO.

TL;DR: `GET /v1/google/business/extended-reviews` costs 5 credits per call and returns SocialCrawl's unified JSON schema. Single x-api-key auth, 100 free credits on signup.

## Parameters

| Parameter | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `keyword` | no | Business name + address. Use cid/place_id for an exact match. |
| `cid` | no | Google customer id (cid) of the place. |
| `place_id` | no | Google place_id of the place. |
| `location_name` | no | Geographic context as 'City,Region,Country'. |
| `language_name` | no | Result language (default 'English'). |
| `depth` | no | Number of reviews to return (default 20, step 20, max 1000). |

## Code example

```bash
curl "https://www.socialcrawl.dev/v1/google/business/extended-reviews" \
  -H "x-api-key: sc_YOUR_API_KEY"
```

## FAQ

### How do I get Google reviews with an API?

Send a GET request to /v1/google/business/extended-reviews for a place. SocialCrawl returns reviews aggregated from the Google reviews element — not only Google users but reputable third-party sources like TripAdvisor, Yelp, and Trustpilot, each tagged with its source domain.

### Which review sources does it include?

Reviews come from Google itself plus reputable third-party sites — TripAdvisor, Yelp, Trustpilot, and others — that Google surfaces on the place. Every review is tagged with its source domain, so you can filter by platform or weight Google reviews differently from aggregator reviews.

### Does each review include the full text and a translation?

Yes. Each review returns its full text plus an original-language translation, the star rating, reviewer stats, and any owner reply. That lets you read non-English reviews in one language while keeping the original for sentiment work or display alongside the translated copy.

### Can I see the business owner's replies?

Yes. When a business has responded to a review, the owner reply is included on the review record alongside the reviewer's text and rating. This is useful for tracking how a brand handles complaints or for surfacing engaged listings in a directory.

### How much does the Google Reviews API cost?

Each request costs 5 credits, powered by DataForSEO, because it aggregates reviews across Google and multiple third-party sources. New accounts get 100 free credits with no credit card required — enough for 20 review pulls before you pay a cent.

See the full Google Search API: https://www.socialcrawl.dev/platforms/google

## Pricing

- Standard endpoints: 1 credit per call
- Advanced endpoints: 5 credits per call
- Premium endpoints: 10 credits per call
- 100 free credits on signup, no credit card required. Cached responses cost 0 credits. Credit packs never expire.
- Full pricing: https://www.socialcrawl.dev/pricing

## Explore with AI

Questions this API answers, phrased for an AI assistant:

- What's the best API to get Google reviews without the Places API?
- How to pull place reviews including TripAdvisor and Yelp with one API