Will My IP Get Banned from Google for Using Google Maps or Search Scrapers?
Users often wonder whether it’s safe to use Lobstr.io scrapers—especially Google Maps Search Export and other Google-related scrapers—without a VPN.
They worry that Google might ban their IP permanently if they skip the VPN.
No – your personal IP is safe. Our cloud-based scraper operates using our own infrastructure and rotating proxies, which means your own IP isn’t directly involved in the scraping process.
How does it exactly work?
We primarily do in 2 ways:
Cloud Infrastructure
Rotating Proxies
Lobstr.io runs entirely from our cloud environment.
When you use our scraper, the requests are made from our servers—not from your personal computer or network.
This means that your own IP address is never exposed to Google.
So, even if you don’t use a VPN, your IP address remains safe and hidden behind our system.
P.S. You can launch the scraper, close the window or even turn off your system and check back later to view the collected data.
We have a pool of rotating proxies that spreads out requests over multiple IPs. This is like having a bunch of different “virtual” connections.
It helps prevent Google from seeing too many requests from one place, which lowers the risk of any blocks.
No, there’s no extra charge for using our proxy system or for any of these protective features.
Our pricing is completely transparent, you pay exactly what you see on our pricing page and get exactly what's mentioned on product pages.
There are no add-ons or extra charges. Everything is included in your subscription plan.
They worry that Google might ban their IP permanently if they skip the VPN.
No – your personal IP is safe. Our cloud-based scraper operates using our own infrastructure and rotating proxies, which means your own IP isn’t directly involved in the scraping process.
How does it exactly work?
How Lobstr.io protects your IP from getting banned?
We primarily do in 2 ways:
Cloud Infrastructure
Rotating Proxies
Cloud Infrastructure
Lobstr.io runs entirely from our cloud environment.
When you use our scraper, the requests are made from our servers—not from your personal computer or network.
This means that your own IP address is never exposed to Google.
So, even if you don’t use a VPN, your IP address remains safe and hidden behind our system.
P.S. You can launch the scraper, close the window or even turn off your system and check back later to view the collected data.
Rotating Proxies
We have a pool of rotating proxies that spreads out requests over multiple IPs. This is like having a bunch of different “virtual” connections.
It helps prevent Google from seeing too many requests from one place, which lowers the risk of any blocks.
Do I have to pay extra to avoid IP bans?
No, there’s no extra charge for using our proxy system or for any of these protective features.
Our pricing is completely transparent, you pay exactly what you see on our pricing page and get exactly what's mentioned on product pages.
There are no add-ons or extra charges. Everything is included in your subscription plan.
Updated on: 25/03/2025
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