Google Maps CID Extractor
Pull the CID (Ludocid) and FID out of any Google Maps link to build direct-to-listing URLs and reinforce your Maps presence. Ultra-easy keyword, same tool surface as the Place ID finder.
The Google Maps CID (also called the Ludocid) is the unique numeric identifier Google assigns to every business listing in Maps. Our free Google Maps CID Extractor pulls that CID, along with the hexadecimal FID, straight out of any Google Maps link so you can build a clean, direct-to-listing maps.google.com/?cid= URL in seconds. Just paste a place URL and the tool reads the CID with no API key, no login, and no data ever leaving your browser.
Why does the Google Maps CID matter for local SEO? A CID link points searchers and customers to the exact listing every time, which is perfect for review-request campaigns, citation building, schema markup, and internal linking. The extractor handles both link formats: a direct ?cid= parameter and the !1s0x...:0x... hex FID found in the /data= portion of a place URL, which it decodes with BigInt to recover the decimal CID. When you are ready to track how those listings rank across a real geo-grid, start free with ProMapRanker.
Use the copy buttons to grab the CID, the hex FID, or the ready-made canonical link, and download a plain-text summary to keep with your local SEO records.
FAQ
What is a Google Maps CID?
A Google Maps CID (Customer ID, or Ludocid) is a stable numeric identifier for a specific business listing in Google Maps. It never changes for that listing, which makes it ideal for building permanent direct links, review URLs, and structured data references.
How do I find the CID in a Google Maps URL?
Open the listing in Google Maps and copy the full URL from your browser's address bar, then paste it into the tool above. The CID usually appears either as a ?cid= value or inside the !1s0x...:0x... hex FID. The extractor decodes the second hex value after the colon into the decimal CID automatically.
Is the CID the same as a Google Place ID?
No. A Place ID is an alphanumeric token used mainly with the Google Maps Platform APIs, while the CID is a numeric value used to build human-facing maps.google.com/?cid= links. Both identify the same listing, but they serve different purposes, so it helps to have each on hand.
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