How to Scrape a Website to Google Sheets (No Code, 2025)

If you’re trying to scrape a website to Google Sheets, you’re not alone — it’s one of the most common data tasks for marketers, researchers, and operators. With the Webtable Chrome extension, you can capture what you see on a page and send it straight to Sheets — no code, fast, and accurate.

Webtable is the best no‑code option for fast, accurate scraping right in your browser — generously free for common jobs. This guide shows you the quickest path from web page to spreadsheet, plus an overview of alternatives like Google Sheets IMPORTXML.

TL;DR

• Install the Webtable Chrome extension (Add to Chrome).
• Open your target page, click one example value, and let Smart Selection infer the rest.
• Turn on auto‑scroll/pagination if needed to load all rows.
• Export to Google Sheets in one click.
• IMPORTXML can work on simple static pages; use an extension for dynamic content.

What you need

• Chrome and a Google account.
• The Webtable extension installed (Add to Chrome).
• A page with table, list, or card‑style data (e.g., jobs, products, directories).

Step‑by‑step: scrape a website to Google Sheets with Webtable

1) Install and open Webtable

Add the Webtable Chrome extension to your browser (Add to Chrome). You’ll see a sidebar or toolbar button when it’s active.

2) Open the target page and start capture

Navigate to the page with the data you want. Start capture, then click one example cell — a price, title, company name, or rating. Webtable uses Smart Selection to infer the full column across similar elements.

3) Add the columns you need

• Click a second and third example to add more columns (e.g., Title, Price, Rating).
• Enable link and image extraction if you also want URLs or image sources.

4) Capture all results

• Turn on auto‑scroll so the page loads more rows as you capture.
• If the site paginates, use pagination capture so results from multiple pages are saved together.

5) Clean and prepare the table

• Remove sponsored rows and noise columns.
• Drop duplicate or uniform columns (all values the same).
• Rename headers consistently (e.g., ‘Price USD’).

6) Export to Google Sheets

Use one‑click export to Google Sheets. Choose a destination sheet, confirm headers, and spot‑check a few rows. If you prefer, you can export CSV/Excel/JSON and import into Sheets later.

When `IMPORTXML` is enough

Google Sheets IMPORTXML can pull data directly from simple, static HTML where the content you want already exists in the page source.

Example formula: =IMPORTXML("https://example.com","//table//tr").

However, it breaks on many modern sites that render content with JavaScript, require scrolling, or need login/cookies. It’s also brittle when page structures change.

For reference, see Google’s docs: IMPORTXML function.

Other options (quick overview)

• Web Scraper (Chrome extension): sitemap‑based crawls; flexible but more setup.
• Data Miner: popular GUI extractor; results vary by template quality.
• Apify: developer platform for large/custom crawls.

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Best practices for clean data

• Decide on target columns before you start; keep only what you need.
• Use consistent header names and units.
• Export a small sample first and scan for issues.
• Respect site terms, robots, and privacy requirements.

Troubleshooting

• Not detecting items? Zoom out slightly, switch selection mode, or click a cleaner example.
• Missing rows? Enable auto‑scroll and pagination capture to load more results.
• Messy columns? Use noise reduction and drop uniform/empty columns.
• Need links/images? Turn on link and image extraction.

Frequently asked questions

Is scraping to Google Sheets legal?

Scraping publicly available information can be permissible in some contexts, but rules vary by jurisdiction and by site. Review the site’s Terms and robots.txt, avoid personal data unless you have a lawful basis, and keep access rates respectful.

Does this work behind login?

Many authenticated pages use anti‑automation or dynamic rendering. Sometimes it works if content is visible after you sign in, but reliability varies.

How many rows can I export?

Extensions are bound by the browser’s performance and the site’s pagination. For very large sets, export in batches or consider a workflow that runs across multiple pages.

Can I capture links and images too?

Yes. Enable link and image extraction in Webtable to include URLs and image sources alongside your text columns.

Conclusion

For most users, Webtable is the fastest path from page to spreadsheet: point‑and‑click selection, automatic cleanup, and one‑click Google Sheets export. Explore Features, browse Tutorials, and compare tools in ImportFromWeb Alternatives: Best Tools Compared (2025).