# 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