Free tool
Category Finder
Build a shortlist of Google Business Profile categories. Prefill from a URL with ?categories=Name+One,Name+Two.
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This list is a searchable GBP category table (no search volume). For related additional-category ideas, open Related Categories. See what competitors use with Local Scan in the extension.
Category shortlists die in Slack threads and sticky notes
Agencies shortlist categories during sales calls, then lose the list before onboarding. Sharing a single URL with prefilled categories keeps the team aligned without another spreadsheet.
Who it's for
Agency account managers
Build a client-ready category pack during discovery and share the link.
Franchise / multi-location teams
Reuse the same shortlist across similar locations with one prefilled URL.
SEO freelancers
Hand clients a clear “recommended categories” list they can copy into GBP.
Use cases
Proposal attachments
Select categories live on a call, copy the list into the proposal, or share the page URL.
Prefill from URL
Open ?categories=Name+One,Name+Two to restore a shortlist you saved or emailed earlier.
Handoff to Related Categories
Lock the primary pick, then jump to Related Categories for secondary suggestions.
How it works
Search and select
Find categories and add them to your multi-select shortlist.
Copy or share
Copy the list as text, or keep the page URL with ?categories= for later.
Apply in GBP
Paste the names into Google Business Profile—or verify live categories with Basic Audit.
What you get
- Multi-select shortlist built for agency workflows
- Shareable URLs with prefilled categories
- One-click copy for docs, tickets, and SOPs
- Works alongside Category Search and Related Categories
- No account required
FAQ
How does URL prefill work?
Add ?categories= followed by comma-separated category names (URL-encoded). Opening that link restores the same shortlist.
Is there a limit on how many I can select?
Select as many as you need for planning. On a live GBP, Google limits additional categories—keep the live listing focused.
Can I search by GCID here?
Use GBP Category Search for GCID lookups, then add the display names here for sharing.
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