# BBB Scraper — Better Business Bureau Directory (`hipersoft/bbb-scraper`) Actor

Scrape Better Business Bureau (BBB) businesses: name, BBB letter rating, accreditation, phone, full address and profile URL. Search by term and location. No setup.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/hipersoft/bbb-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Hipersoft](https://apify.com/hipersoft) (community)
- **Categories:** Lead generation, Other
- **Features:** Limited permissions
- **Stats:** 5 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $0.0015 / business scraped

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
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For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## BBB Scraper — Better Business Bureau Directory

Scrape the **Better Business Bureau (BBB)** business directory into clean JSON, CSV or Excel. Get the **business name, BBB letter rating, accreditation status, phone, full address and profile URL** for any business type in any US or Canadian location. Fast and reliable.

![BBB Scraper input — business type, location and results limit in the Apify Console](https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/SUfvnaFLd9z9eBCtV/records/bbb-scraper-input.png?v=2)

### Features

- 🏢 **Business data** — name and BBB profile URL per listing
- ⭐ **BBB rating** — letter grade (A+ … F, NR) plus an **accreditation** flag
- ☎️ **Phone number** — direct contact number, the key lead field
- 📍 **Full address** — street, city, state/region, ZIP and country
- 🌎 **US & Canada** — search either country
- ⚡ **Clean output** — structured JSON ready for outreach or analysis

### Use cases

- **B2B lead generation** — build outreach lists with phone numbers and addresses
- **Vetted-vendor lists** — filter suppliers by BBB rating and accreditation
- **Reputation research** — study ratings and accreditation across a market
- **Local-market outreach** — target businesses by type and location
- **Sales prospecting** — find accredited businesses in a category and area
- **Dataset building** — assemble US/Canada business datasets for analytics

### How to scrape BBB data

1. Add the **BBB Scraper** to your Apify account.
2. Enter a business type or name in **`findText`** (e.g. roofing, HVAC, dentist).
3. Set a **`findLoc`** location and choose the **`country`**, then set **`maxItems`**.
4. Click **Run**.
5. Export the results as JSON, CSV or Excel, or pull them via the Apify API.

### Input

```json
{
  "findText": "roofing",
  "findLoc": "Dallas, TX",
  "country": "USA",
  "maxItems": 300
}
```

| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| `findText` | Business type or name, e.g. plumber, roofing, HVAC, dentist |
| `findLoc` | City, state or ZIP, e.g. Chicago, IL (empty = nationwide) |
| `country` | `USA` or `CAN` |
| `maxItems` | Maximum number of businesses to return |

### What you get

![BBB Scraper output example — Better Business Bureau listings with ratings and addresses as structured JSON](https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/SUfvnaFLd9z9eBCtV/records/bbb-scraper-output.png?v=5)

```json
{
  "id": "91349575",
  "name": "Home Integrity Solutions LLC",
  "bbbRating": "A",
  "isAccredited": true,
  "telephone": "(214) 498-6458",
  "streetAddress": "4514 Cole Ave Ste 600",
  "city": "Dallas",
  "region": "TX",
  "postalCode": "75205-5565",
  "country": "US",
  "url": "https://www.bbb.org/us/tx/dallas/profile/roofing-contractors/home-integrity-solutions-llc-0875-91349575",
  "sourceUrl": "https://www.bbb.org",
  "collectedAt": "2026-07-30T12:00:00.000Z"
}
```

#### Output schema

| Field | Type | Description |
|-------|------|-------------|
| `id` | string | BBB business profile identifier. |
| `name` | string | Business name. |
| `bbbRating` | string | BBB letter rating (A+ … F, or NR when not rated). |
| `isAccredited` | boolean | Whether the business is BBB accredited. |
| `telephone` | string | Contact phone number. |
| `streetAddress` | string | Street address. |
| `city` | string | City. |
| `region` | string | State or province/region. |
| `postalCode` | string | ZIP or postal code. |
| `country` | string | Country code. |
| `url` | string (URL) | Profile page URL on BBB.org. |
| `sourceUrl` | string (URL) | Base source site URL. |
| `collectedAt` | string (ISO date) | When the record was collected. |

### Related Actors

Combine BBB with other business and reviews sources:

- [Checkatrade Scraper](https://apify.com/hipersoft/checkatrade-scraper) — UK tradespeople with ratings and phone numbers.
- [Europages Scraper](https://apify.com/hipersoft/europages-scraper) — European B2B suppliers and manufacturers.
- [GoodFirms Scraper](https://apify.com/hipersoft/goodfirms-scraper) — service companies with reviews and services.
- [Clutch Scraper](https://apify.com/hipersoft/clutch-scraper) — agencies and B2B providers with reviews.
- [Google Maps Scraper](https://apify.com/hipersoft/google-maps-scraper) — local businesses with ratings, phone and address.

### FAQ

**How many businesses can I get per run?**
Use `maxItems` to cap results. Run different `findText` and `findLoc` combinations to widen coverage across the US and Canada.

**Can I filter by business type, location and country?**
Yes. Search by `findText` (business type or name), narrow with `findLoc` (city, state or ZIP), and choose `country` (USA or CAN).

**Does it include phone numbers and addresses?**
Yes — the contact `telephone` and full address (street, city, region, ZIP, country) are included where listed.

**What's the output format?**
Structured JSON — one record per business with BBB rating, accreditation, phone, address and URL. Export as JSON, CSV or Excel.

**Is scraping BBB.org legal?**
Only public data shown to any visitor on BBB.org is collected. This is an independent tool, not affiliated with the Better Business Bureau; check BBB's Terms of Service and applicable marketing/data regulations for your use case.

**Can I integrate this with other tools?**
The BBB Scraper can be connected with almost any cloud service or web app thanks to [integrations on the Apify platform](https://apify.com/integrations). It works with [Make](https://apify.com/integrations/make), [Zapier](https://apify.com/integrations/zapier), [Slack](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/slack), [Airbyte](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/airbyte), [GitHub](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/github), [Google Drive](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/drive) and [many more](https://apify.com/integrations), plus the [Apify API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2), JavaScript/Python clients and MCP. Or use [webhooks](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/webhooks) to trigger an action whenever a run finishes.

### Notes

Original clean-room implementation. Returns only public data shown to any visitor on BBB.org; you are responsible for compliance with BBB's terms. Not affiliated with the Better Business Bureau.

# Actor input Schema

## `findText` (type: `string`):

Business type or name, e.g. plumber, roofing, dentist, HVAC.

## `findLoc` (type: `string`):

City, state or ZIP, e.g. Chicago, IL. Leave empty for nationwide.

## `country` (type: `string`):

BBB country: USA or CAN.

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Maximum businesses to scrape.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "findText": "plumber",
  "findLoc": "Chicago, IL",
  "country": "USA",
  "maxItems": 200
}
```

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "findText": "plumber",
    "findLoc": "Chicago, IL"
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("hipersoft/bbb-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "findText": "plumber",
    "findLoc": "Chicago, IL",
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("hipersoft/bbb-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "findText": "plumber",
  "findLoc": "Chicago, IL"
}' |
apify call hipersoft/bbb-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,hipersoft/bbb-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/eDp2qoO1y9YhmleRI/builds/ooogyzX7kDroabhNe/openapi.json