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Can we rebuild GMB Page - CID & PlaceID Finder?

Build a Chrome extension like GMB Page - CID & PlaceID Finder — a GMB Page - CID & PlaceID Finder alternative you own.

If you want to build your own GMB Page - CID & PlaceID Finder, creating a custom Chrome extension is straightforward. The original extracts identifiers directly from the active Google Maps page. By creating a lightweight alternative, you get instant access to business IDs and can customize export formats directly to your workflow.

The listing record

What GMB Page - CID & PlaceID Finder does

Designed in mind for Google Street View publishers, 'GMB Page - CID & PlaceID Finder' is an essential Chrome plugin that simplifies the process of identifying the CID (Customer ID) and PlaceID of businesses on Google Maps, for the case when you can not create a tour in GoThru because the Google Map business search function does not return the business you are looking for.

What the store says

★ 4.9 from 24 ratings · 3K users

Pulled live from the Chrome Web Store listing at analysis time.

Can PlugThis rebuild GMB Page - CID & PlaceID Finder?

Why build your own GMB Page - CID & PlaceID Finder alternative

• One-click copy for PlaceID, CID, and direct review links
• No telemetry or data logging on your business searches
• Direct export options to CSV or Google Sheets
• Customizable extraction shortcuts and quick actions

What it costs vs what you'd save

The starter prompt

Build a Chrome extension that activates on Google Maps business pages. It should parse the page URL and DOM metadata to extract the PlaceID, CID (Customer ID), and business name, then display them in a clean popup with one-click copy buttons for each identifier.

Features you could add that GMB Page - CID & PlaceID Finder doesn't have

Because you own the code, these are a follow-up prompt away — tap one to add it to the prompt above.

• Auto-Generate Review Links — Instantly generate direct Google review URLs using the extracted PlaceID.
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• Export to Sheets — Append extracted IDs directly into a spreadsheet for batch processing in GoThru or Street View workflows.
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Questions about rebuilding GMB Page - CID & PlaceID Finder

How to build it yourself

1. 1
   Open PlugThis and start a new build

   Head to PlugThis and start a new Chrome extension. You're describing a GMB Page - CID & PlaceID Finder alternative you'll own outright — no store subscription.

2. 2
   Paste the starter prompt

   Paste the starter prompt above. PlugThis expands it into a full Manifest V3 extension — popup, content scripts, and service worker included.

3. 3
   Review, tweak, and load it

   Review the generated code, ask for tweaks in plain English, then download and load the unpacked extension in Chrome to try it.

4. 4
   Publish it (optional)

   When you're happy, publish your GMB Page - CID & PlaceID Finder alternative to the Chrome Web Store — or just keep it as a private tool for yourself.

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