🔍 Google URL Parameter Extraction Tool

Extract MID, IK, SI, and other parameters from Google Search URLs

🛠️ URL Builder

Generated URLs:

Enter business name to generate...
Enter MID and IK to generate...
Enter SI string to generate...

📋 URL Parser

Paste a Google URL to extract its parameters

📚 Parameter Reference

Parameter Description Example
mid Machine ID - Google's unique business identifier /g/1th0cchl
ik Image Key - Unique identifier for specific photos CAoSLEFGMVFpcE...
lpg Local Panel Gallery parameters cid:CgIgAQ%3D%3D
si Search Intent - encoded business/panel data AL3DRZEsmMGCry...
ved View Event Data - click tracking 2ahUKEwir4aHQ...
ei Event ID - session identifier OKtzaeGfLfnn2...

📝 Extraction Workflow

Note: This pattern requires 2 separate user journeys - one for MID, another for IK/CID.
1

Journey 1: Get the MID

Search for the business on Google, then click the Maps link. Extract the MID from the URL.

2

Journey 2: Get IK and CID

Search again, click "Photos" in knowledge panel to get CID, then click a specific photo for IK.

3

Assemble the URL

https://www.google.com/viewer/place?mid=[MID]#lpg=cid:[CID],ik:[IK]
1

Navigate to Google Search

Search for the business (e.g., Roto Rooter Sarasota)

2

Wait for Knowledge Panel

A knowledge panel should appear on the right side with business info.

3

Click "Photos" Button

URL updates to include #lpg=cid:...

4

Select a Specific Photo

Click any photo to generate the ik= image key.

5

Navigate to Viewer URL

Change the URL to use /viewer/place endpoint.

1

Perform Initial Search

Search for business + "reviews" (e.g., Roto Rooter Sarasota reviews)

2

Click on Reviews Panel

Click on reviews or any panel element that triggers a URL update.

3

Extract SI Parameter

The URL now contains the si= parameter. Copy the entire value.

Note: The search query may change to the brand name - this is expected behavior.

✅ Extraction Checklist