65%+12% YoY
"Near Me" Dominates
of all directory searches use the "[service] near me" pattern. Mobile GPS + voice search drives this.
Live search data from Google Maps, Yelp & 12+ vertical directories
Advisor Stack
Discover what people are actually searching for. Real search volume data from 50M+ monthly queries across Google Maps, Yelp, Angi, and 12+ vertical directories.
50M+ monthly searches analyzed
15+ data sources
Updated monthly
Browse by Category
Explore 15+ high-intent categories with real search volume data, top queries, and subcategory breakdowns.
Restaurants
Discover local dining spots, cafes, and eateries near you
8,100,000 searches/mo12 subcategories
Top searches
"restaurants near me""food near me""best restaurants near me"+5 more
Plumbers
Licensed plumbers for repairs, installations, and 24/7 emergencies
4,500,000 searches/mo8 subcategories
Top searches
"plumber near me""emergency plumber near me""plumber near me 24 hours"+5 more
Dentists
Dental clinics, orthodontists, and oral health specialists accepting new patients
3,800,000 searches/mo8 subcategories
Top searches
"dentist near me""dentist near me accepting new patients""emergency dentist near me"+5 more
Auto Repair
Trusted mechanics for repairs, maintenance, and diagnostics
3,200,000 searches/mo11 subcategories
Top searches
"mechanic near me""auto repair near me""oil change near me"+5 more
Electricians
Licensed electricians for wiring, panels, lighting, and emergency service
2,900,000 searches/mo9 subcategories
Top searches
"electrician near me""emergency electrician near me""electrician near me 24 hour"+5 more
Gas Stations
Fuel stations with prices, amenities, and EV charging
2,800,000 searches/mo8 subcategories
Top searches
"gas station near me""gas station near me open now""cheapest gas near me"+5 more
Grocery Stores
Supermarkets, organic markets, and specialty food stores
2,500,000 searches/mo8 subcategories
Top searches
"grocery store near me""supermarket near me""grocery store near me open now"+5 more
Hair Salons
Hair salons, barbershops, and beauty salons for cuts, color, and styling
2,100,000 searches/mo10 subcategories
Top searches
"hair salon near me""haircut near me""barber near me"+5 more
Doctors
Primary care physicians, specialists, and medical clinics
1,900,000 searches/mo10 subcategories
Top searches
"doctor near me""primary care doctor near me""doctor near me accepting new patients"+5 more
Coffee Shops
Coffee shops, cafes, and specialty coffee roasters
1,800,000 searches/mo8 subcategories
Top searches
"coffee near me""coffee shop near me""starbucks near me"+5 more
Pharmacies
Pharmacies for prescriptions, OTC medications, and health services
1,700,000 searches/mo8 subcategories
Top searches
"pharmacy near me""pharmacy near me open now""24 hour pharmacy near me"+5 more
Veterinarians
Veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, and pet care services
1,500,000 searches/mo8 subcategories
Top searches
"vet near me""veterinarian near me""emergency vet near me"+5 more
Gyms & Fitness
Gyms, fitness centers, yoga studios, and personal training
1,400,000 searches/mo10 subcategories
Top searches
"gym near me""gym near me open now""fitness center near me"+5 more
HVAC Services
Heating, cooling, and ventilation installation and repair
1,300,000 searches/mo9 subcategories
Top searches
"hvac near me""ac repair near me""furnace repair near me"+5 more
Lawyers
Attorneys and law firms for legal advice and representation
1,200,000 searches/mo10 subcategories
Top searches
"lawyer near me""attorney near me""divorce lawyer near me"+5 more
Roofers
Roofing contractors for repair, replacement, and inspection
480,000 searches/mo11 subcategories
Top searches
"roofer near me""roof repair near me""roof replacement near me"+5 more
Pest Control
Pest control services for insects, rodents, and wildlife
540,000 searches/mo9 subcategories
Top searches
"pest control near me""exterminator near me""termite control near me"+5 more
Self Storage
Self storage units, climate-controlled facilities, and moving storage
420,000 searches/mo9 subcategories
Top searches
"storage units near me""self storage near me""climate controlled storage near me"+5 more
Search Intelligence
Key patterns from 50M+ monthly directory searches across Google Maps, Yelp, Angi, and 12+ vertical platforms.
23%+31% YoY
Vertical Directories Rising
of searches now bypass Google Maps for niche verticals (Zocdoc, Angi, OpenTable, Houzz).
89%Stable
Review-Driven Decisions
of searchers filter by 4+ stars before clicking. Reviews > proximity for high-consideration services.
27%+18% YoY
Voice Search Impact
of "near me" queries now come from voice assistants. Natural language queries = longer tails.
42%+24% YoY
Zero-Click Growth
of local searches end without a click — Google Maps pack, knowledge panels, or AI overviews answer directly.
78%+5% YoY
Mobile-First Index
of directory traffic is mobile. Desktop search share declining for local service queries.