The 500 Most Common Google Maps Categories

Google Maps supports over 4,000 business categories, but a few hundred cover most of the map. These are the 500 most common, ranked by how many real businesses use each one across 17.1 million US listings.

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Adam Ben-Ayoun

CTO · OpenWeb Ninja

Google Maps · Categories · Reference

We aggregated the categories on 17,112,704 US business listings and counted how many businesses use each one. The result is a popularity ranking rather than an alphabetical reference: these 500 categories account for 75.3% of all category assignments in the index, which makes them the practical shortlist if you are choosing categories to search, filter, or build a scraper around.

Counts are businesses, not listings-per-category-slot: a business tagged both Dentist and Cosmetic dentist is counted once under each. For the complete alphabetical list, see all Google Maps business categories.

#	Category	Businesses
1	Doctor	463,188
2	Lodging	451,106
3	Restaurant	297,810
4	Real estate agent	275,690
5	Medical clinic	258,827
6	Auto repair shop	225,968
7	Dentist	208,855
8	Gas station	195,051
9	Real estate agency	189,533
10	Church	189,395
11	ATM	188,057
12	Convenience store	185,154
13	Insurance agency	176,322
14	Family practice physician	169,284
15	Beauty salon	166,085
16	Hair salon	164,259
17	Internist	156,118
18	Fast food restaurant	151,512
19	Cottage	138,592
20	Construction company	135,803
21	Clothing store	135,357
22	Apartment building	132,075
23	General contractor	125,756
24	Grocery store	123,185
25	Coffee shop	122,434
26	Manufacturer	116,052
27	Park	115,803
28	Tourist attraction	115,464
29	Gift shop	115,133
30	Contractor	113,922
31	Massage therapist	113,004
32	Non-profit organization	111,398
33	Barber shop	110,208
34	Nail salon	104,332
35	Chiropractor	102,562
36	Breakfast restaurant	101,858
37	Bakery	101,543
38	Shipping and mailing service	101,469
39	Bar	99,817
40	Landscaper	99,543
41	Financial planner	99,002
42	Mental health service	97,937
43	Caterer	96,912
44	Financial consultant	96,078
45	Pediatrician	95,320
46	Roofing contractor	94,419
47	Apartment complex	93,768
48	Bank	89,514
49	Psychologist	88,687
50	American restaurant	85,708
51	Used car dealer	83,293
52	Mortgage lender	82,991
53	Pizza restaurant	81,926
54	Takeout restaurant	81,539
55	Pharmacy	81,108
56	Plumber	80,223
57	Home health care service	80,093
58	Electrician	79,776
59	Farm	79,481
60	Mexican restaurant	79,322
61	Tire shop	79,239
62	Optometrist	77,962
63	Life insurance agency	77,784
64	Sandwich shop	77,551
65	Auto insurance agency	76,177
66	Auto parts store	75,743
67	HVAC contractor	75,656
68	Event venue	74,101
69	Investment service	72,388
70	Counselor	72,170
71	Car repair and maintenance service	71,733
72	Gym	71,699
73	Trucking company	71,659
74	Cell phone store	71,375
75	Marketing agency	70,579
76	Cafe	70,470
77	Hotel	70,157
78	City government office	68,457
79	Baptist church	67,188
80	Home insurance agency	66,264
81	Tax preparation service	66,249
82	Obstetrician-gynecologist	64,308
83	Women's clothing store	64,159
84	Preschool	62,701
85	Furniture store	62,652
86	Accountant	62,536
87	Psychiatrist	61,028
88	Orthopedic surgeon	60,569
89	County government office	59,849
90	Money order service	59,481
91	Car wash	59,297
92	Auto body shop	59,279
93	Real estate consultant	59,120
94	Law firm	58,792
95	Car dealer	58,722
96	Lawn care service	58,560
97	Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson	57,794
98	Elementary school	57,337
99	Store	57,255
100	Home builder	57,130
101	Physical therapist	57,050
102	Physical therapy clinic	56,823
103	Cardiologist	56,636
104	Oil change service	56,537
105	Surgeon	56,192
106	Day care center	56,101
107	Self-storage facility	55,878
108	Consultant	55,429
109	House cleaning service	55,034
110	Psychotherapist	54,995
111	Ice cream shop	54,983
112	Hamburger restaurant	54,627
113	Painter	54,588
114	Concrete contractor	53,919
115	Storage facility	53,027
116	Renter's insurance agency	52,012
117	Pet groomer	51,886
118	Liquor store	51,543
119	Notary public	51,526
120	Air conditioning contractor	51,271
121	Electronics store	51,154
122	Warehouse	50,822
123	Fire station	50,493
124	Personal trainer	50,350
125	Electric vehicle charging station	50,084
126	Bathroom remodeler	50,072
127	Veterinarian	49,939
128	Wellness center	49,502
129	Kitchen remodeler	49,170
130	Home goods store	49,126
131	Mental health clinic	49,031
132	Print shop	48,921
133	Nurse practitioner	48,727
134	Money transfer service	48,150
135	Family restaurant	47,752
136	Fitness center	47,569
137	Jewelry store	47,231
138	Photographer	47,047
139	Legal services	46,587
140	Brake shop	46,495
141	Cosmetic dentist	46,261
142	Florist	46,200
143	Car battery store	45,779
144	Cemetery	45,695
145	Logistics service	45,670
146	Shoe store	45,408
147	Hardware store	45,254
148	Toy store	45,158
149	Tobacco shop	44,949
150	Excavating contractor	44,928
151	Skin care clinic	44,827
152	Spa	44,697
153	Property management company	44,663
154	Employment agency	43,851
155	Beauty supply store	43,441
156	Drug store	43,108
157	Mechanic	42,909
158	Social services organization	42,907
159	Website designer	42,735
160	Medical Center	42,593
161	Heating contractor	42,143
162	Facial spa	41,486
163	Medical spa	41,256
164	Government office	41,225
165	Car detailing service	40,751
166	Campground	40,745
167	Loan agency	40,601
168	Dental clinic	40,463
169	Corporate office	40,333
170	Bar & grill	40,303
171	Remodeler	40,126
172	Transportation service	39,894
173	Apartment rental agency	39,852
174	Painting	39,715
175	Personal injury attorney	39,506
176	Chicken restaurant	39,351
177	Wholesaler	39,265
178	Tree service	39,066
179	Art gallery	38,333
180	Waxing hair removal service	37,998
181	Pressure washing service	37,865
182	Association / Organization	37,688
183	Physical fitness program	37,551
184	Shipping service	37,477
185	Tax preparation	37,161
186	Assisted living facility	36,739
187	Supermarket	36,734
188	Marketing consultant	36,703
189	Dollar store	36,579
190	Towing service	36,538
191	Men's clothing store	36,430
192	Event planner	36,420
193	Vitamin & supplements store	36,278
194	Graphic designer	36,182
195	Fashion accessories store	36,177
196	Deli	36,142
197	Emergency care physician	36,113
198	Boutique	35,726
199	Ophthalmologist	35,489
200	Business to business service	35,486
201	Beer store	35,320
202	Post office	35,010
203	Van rental agency	34,988
204	Massage spa	34,876
205	Discount store	34,868
206	Flooring contractor	34,780
207	Pest control service	34,778
208	Air conditioning repair service	34,763
209	Truck rental agency	34,491
210	Business management consultant	34,213
211	Sign shop	34,120
212	Landscape designer	34,039
213	Interior designer	33,870
214	Hairdresser	33,849
215	Internet marketing service	33,461
216	Cosmetics store	33,416
217	Computer repair service	33,368
218	Advertising agency	33,346
219	Delivery service	32,570
220	Podiatrist	32,335
221	Lunch restaurant	32,294
222	Truck repair shop	32,134
223	Radiologist	32,107
224	Carpet cleaning service	31,936
225	Bookkeeping service	31,916
226	Truck accessories store	31,615
227	Trailer rental service	31,593
228	Cell phone accessory store	31,394
229	Community center	31,206
230	Financial institution	31,189
231	Flooring store	31,064
232	Antique store	31,051
233	Propane supplier	30,974
234	Dessert shop	30,940
235	Car accessories store	30,901
236	Pet supply store	30,583
237	Mortgage broker	30,552
238	Telecommunications service provider	30,406
239	Eye care center	30,384
240	Garden center	30,355
241	Tax consultant	30,027
242	Waste management service	29,934
243	Party equipment rental service	29,881
244	Middle school	29,838
245	Moving and storage service	29,788
246	Repair service	29,652
247	Vacation home rental agency	29,493
248	Medical supply store	29,341
249	Dermatologist	29,230
250	Marriage or relationship counselor	29,152
251	Software company	28,939
252	High school	28,896
253	Thrift store	28,888
254	Travel agency	28,862
255	Italian restaurant	28,774
256	Commercial real estate agency	28,763
257	Anesthesiologist	28,754
258	Family counselor	28,649
259	Motorcycle insurance agency	28,625
260	Machine shop	28,588
261	Martial arts school	28,537
262	Seafood restaurant	28,352
263	Weight loss service	28,339
264	Janitorial service	28,255
265	Wedding venue	27,998
266	Business center	27,970
267	Neurologist	27,903
268	Pain management physician	27,733
269	Chicken wings restaurant	27,576
270	Tattoo shop	27,517
271	Sporting goods store	27,459
272	Fence contractor	27,400
273	Pizza delivery	27,280
274	Physician assistant	27,146
275	General practitioner	27,139
276	Gastroenterologist	27,126
277	Industrial equipment supplier	27,093
278	Home improvement store	27,047
279	Family law attorney	26,993
280	Christian church	26,876
281	Orthodontist	26,842
282	Chinese restaurant	26,476
283	School	26,260
284	Shopping mall	26,052
285	Computer support and services	26,016
286	Siding contractor	25,984
287	Medical laboratory	25,908
288	Cleaners	25,889
289	Wheel alignment service	25,799
290	Moving supply store	25,452
291	Oncologist	25,411
292	Engineering consultant	25,360
293	Water damage restoration service	25,314
294	Emergency dental service	25,304
295	Funeral home	25,236
296	Metal fabricator	24,935
297	Internet service provider	24,815
298	Equipment rental agency	24,767
299	Building materials supplier	24,726
300	Recycling center	24,704
301	Public educational institution	24,702
302	Accounting firm	24,688
303	Transmission shop	24,656
304	Appliance store	24,647
305	Religious organization	24,639
306	Window installation service	24,576
307	Insurance broker	24,389
308	Dance school	24,292
309	Estate planning attorney	24,232
310	Wine store	24,223
311	Safety equipment supplier	24,180
312	Real estate developer	24,059
313	Optician	24,001
314	Yoga studio	23,975
315	Motel	23,944
316	Architect	23,889
317	Welder	23,776
318	Nursing home	23,603
319	Health consultant	23,392
320	Rehabilitation center	23,378
321	Paint store	23,261
322	Custom home builder	23,246
323	Criminal justice attorney	23,230
324	Health insurance agency	23,128
325	Deck builder	23,122
326	Teeth whitening service	23,103
327	Computer consultant	23,010
328	Laundromat	22,993
329	Taco restaurant	22,812
330	Produce market	22,779
331	Vaporizer store	22,682
332	Housing development	22,521
333	Boat storage facility	22,489
334	Contact lenses supplier	22,396
335	Pediatric dentist	22,236
336	Tool store	22,210
337	Tutoring service	22,127
338	Appliance repair service	22,049
339	Urologist	21,805
340	Car rental agency	21,795
341	Tool rental service	21,775
342	Hospital	21,628
343	Surgical center	21,620
344	Perfume store	21,603
345	Certified public accountant	21,535
346	Stock broker	21,496
347	Photography studio	21,461
348	Window cleaning service	21,430
349	State government office	21,403
350	Cabinet maker	21,363
351	Insurance company	21,246
352	Dry cleaner	21,058
353	Gun shop	21,014
354	Finance broker	20,884
355	Day spa	20,823
356	Children's clothing store	20,814
357	Digital printer	20,767
358	RV storage facility	20,718
359	Department store	20,679
360	Auto tune up service	20,678
361	Sports medicine clinic	20,667
362	Urgent care center	20,516
363	Child care agency	20,504
364	Computer service	20,454
365	Video production service	20,444
366	Women's health clinic	20,378
367	Social worker	20,267
368	Museum	20,238
369	Plant nursery	20,124
370	Asian restaurant	20,074
371	Photography service	20,030
372	Automobile storage facility	20,011
373	Auto electrical service	19,876
374	Packaging supply store	19,869
375	Gutter cleaning service	19,863
376	Used truck dealer	19,860
377	Pulmonologist	19,797
378	Dental implants periodontist	19,744
379	Sunglasses store	19,731
380	Acupuncture clinic	19,694
381	Medical office	19,684
382	Catholic church	19,645
383	Book store	19,593
384	Office supply store	19,540
385	Passport photo processor	19,438
386	Dry wall contractor	19,326
387	Otolaryngologist	19,293
388	Key duplication service	19,274
389	Jeweler	19,090
390	After school program	19,088
391	Historical landmark	19,063
392	Divorce lawyer	19,058
393	Mattress store	19,019
394	Trial attorney	19,010
395	Medical group	18,927
396	Title company	18,908
397	Butcher shop	18,765
398	Crypto ATM	18,738
399	Alternative medicine practitioner	18,622
400	Food bank	18,605
401	Home inspector	18,584
402	Donut shop	18,527
403	Masonry contractor	18,521
404	Espresso bar	18,490
405	Auto air conditioning service	18,454
406	Water utility company	18,446
407	Car inspection station	18,348
408	Coffee store	18,288
409	Dental implants provider	18,211
410	Carpenter	18,128
411	Oral surgeon	18,102
412	Paving contractor	18,054
413	Distribution service	18,025
414	Photo lab	17,999
415	Animal hospital	17,914
416	Wedding service	17,900
417	Eyelash salon	17,735
418	Brunch restaurant	17,711
419	Commercial printer	17,648
420	Air duct cleaning service	17,611
421	Nutritionist	17,589
422	Public library	17,584
423	Photo shop	17,545
424	Furnace repair service	17,376
425	Pet boarding service	17,365
426	Occupational therapist	17,324
427	Outdoor furniture store	17,274
428	Cannabis store	17,194
429	Parking lot	17,120
430	Smoke shop	17,113
431	Real estate attorney	17,084
432	Audiologist	16,971
433	Hiking area	16,765
434	Learning center	16,718
435	Pet store	16,706
436	Dog trainer	16,686
437	Educational institution	16,662
438	Cake shop	16,645
439	Stationery store	16,641
440	Addiction treatment center	16,615
441	Diner	16,582
442	Diesel fuel supplier	16,577
443	Septic system service	16,525
444	Motorcycle parts store	16,504
445	Nephrologist	16,410
446	Villa	16,300
447	Freight forwarding service	16,248
448	Swimming pool contractor	16,246
449	Promotional products supplier	16,216
450	Education center	16,198
451	Sports bar	16,190
452	Custom t-shirt store	16,174
453	Lawn mower store	16,163
454	Auto glass shop	16,073
455	Bagel shop	16,005
456	Dental hygienist	15,923
457	Greeting card shop	15,870
458	Lumber store	15,864
459	Mobile caterer	15,796
460	Recreation center	15,774
461	Real estate rental agency	15,724
462	Sports medicine physician	15,724
463	Credit union	15,671
464	Hospice	15,651
465	Jewelry designer	15,644
466	Check cashing service	15,640
467	Kindergarten	15,548
468	Tile contractor	15,458
469	RV park	15,428
470	Car finance and loan company	15,408
471	Consignment shop	15,371
472	Truck parts supplier	15,244
473	Building materials store	15,203
474	Senior citizen center	15,174
475	Methodist church	15,134
476	Landscaping supply store	15,116
477	Recording studio	15,007
478	Woodworker	15,003
479	Wellness program	14,958
480	Locksmith	14,944
481	Tire repair shop	14,888
482	Trailer supply store	14,881
483	Holistic medicine practitioner	14,836
484	Private educational institution	14,801
485	Condominium complex	14,795
486	Property maintenance	14,780
487	Truck dealer	14,730
488	Snow removal service	14,716
489	Agricultural service	14,694
490	E-commerce service	14,627
491	Life coach	14,531
492	Retirement community	14,493
493	Inn	14,452
494	Pet sitter	14,415
495	Barbecue restaurant	14,374
496	Auto body parts supplier	14,359
497	Insulation contractor	14,268
498	Cocktail bar	14,237
499	Computer store	14,199
500	Health and beauty shop	14,179

Only official Google Business Profile categories are ranked here. Google Maps also returns generic place types on some listings, such as “lodging” or “point of interest”, and those are excluded because they are not categories a business can choose.

The counts come from our own index of US listings, so they reflect the US market. A category that is common elsewhere may rank lower here than it would globally.

About the author

Adam Ben-Ayoun

CTO @ OpenWeb Ninja

Adam leads engineering at OpenWeb Ninja, building the APIs and infrastructure that make public web data accessible to developers and AI agents.

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