- Cost to list
- Free + paid
- Free listing, paid upgrades
- Shows up in searches for
- No business types
- Across our 399 searches
- Popularity
- Tranco #80
- #7 of 1,712 directory sites
- Countries
- China
Not established yet: approval time, whether links are dofollow. We leave gaps blank rather than guess. Checked Oct 20, 2026 · 1 source
Is Baidu Maps worth it?
Our reading of the measured data, not a score.
Low priority: no measured reach in Google.
Baidu Maps didn't make Google's top 10 in any of the 276 buyer searches we ran for the 69 business types it accepts. A basic listing is free; paid options are sold on top.
What works
- The basic listing is free
- One of the most-visited directory sites: #7 of 1,712 by Tranco
Watch out for
- Not in Google's top 10 for accountants, addiction treatment centers, alternative medicine practitioners, and 66 other types (0 of 276 searches)
- Paid upgrades are sold on top of the free listing
- [HTTP 200 on 2026-10-20 curl check]
Measured fit, by business group
How often Baidu Maps made Google's top 10 in our US buyer searches for the types it accepts.
- Home services & trades 0/72
Not seen · 18 types
- Health & wellness 0/48
Not seen · 12 types
- Food, drink & hospitality 0/32
Not seen · 8 types
- Weddings & events 0/28
Not seen · 7 types
- Legal, finance & insurance 0/20
Not seen · 5 types
- Real estate 0/20
Not seen · 5 types
- Automotive 0/12
Not seen · 3 types
- Education & childcare 0/12
Not seen · 3 types
- Community & nonprofit 0/12
Not seen · 3 types
- Beauty & fitness 0/12
Not seen · 3 types
- Pets 0/8
Not seen · 2 types
Where Baidu Maps shows up when people search
We ran 399 real buyer searches (Google US, desktop) for 100 business types on Oct 20, 2026 and recorded which directories made the organic top 10. Local packs and ads are not counted.
Not in the top 10 of any search we ran.
Common for niche, community and launch sites. What they offer is the audience that browses them directly, not a page that ranks for generic searches.
Local types where it didn't rank: Accountants, Addiction treatment centers, Alternative medicine practitioners, Architects, Auto body shops, Auto repair shops, Bars and breweries, Cafes, Campgrounds, Car dealers, and 59 more.
"Among directories" is its position among the directories we track that appeared for that business type, by searches appeared in, then best spot. How we measure
What Baidu Maps costs and who can list
As stated on Baidu Maps's own pages or reported by a named source. Checked Oct 20, 2026.
- Who can list
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- Any local business
Census audience: local businesses · China
- Sources
Not established: price, approval process, and link attribute (treat links as nofollow until you see the live profile). Prices and rules change; the linked pages are the authority.
How to add your business to Baidu Maps
- 1
Prepare your details
- Business name, address and phone written exactly as on your Google Business Profile and website
- Primary category, plus the services you actually offer
- Opening hours, service area and website URL
- Real photos: storefront or vehicle, team, finished work
- Access to the business phone or email, in case it verifies ownership
- A way to ask real customers for reviews (never buy them)
Our standard checklist for this kind of site (local listing), not a list published by Baidu Maps.
- 2
Open the claim page
map.baidu.com - 3
Wait for approval
Baidu Maps doesn't state a review time.
- 4
Check the watch-outs
3 things to know before you claim.
Baidu Maps alternatives
Ranked by the same evidence: Google top-10 appearances for the business types Baidu Maps serves, then audience fit, then Tranco popularity.
- 1
Google Business Profile
Maps and navigation
Accepts any local business. Not in the top 10 of our searches for these types.
FreeTranco #1 (host)Dofollow link
- 2
Facebook Pages
Social profile
Accepts any local business. Not in the top 10 of our searches for these types.
FreeTranco #3 (host)Nofollow link
- 3
Instagram
Social profile
Accepts any local business. Not in the top 10 of our searches for these types.
FreeTranco #13 (host)Nofollow link
- 4
LinkedIn Company Pages
Social profile
Accepts any local business. Not in the top 10 of our searches for these types.
FreeTranco #18 (host)Nofollow link
- 5
Trustpilot
Consumer reviews
Accepts any local business. Not in the top 10 of our searches for these types.
Free + paidTranco #354Nofollow link
- 6
OpenStreetMap
Maps and navigation
Accepts any local business. Not in the top 10 of our searches for these types.
FreeTranco #541Nofollow link
- 7
Yelp
Review platform
Accepts any local business. Not in the top 10 of our searches for these types.
Free + paidTranco #715Nofollow link
- 8
Waze
Maps and navigation
Accepts any local business. Not in the top 10 of our searches for these types.
FreeTranco #1,869Nofollow link
Questions about Baidu Maps
Is Baidu Maps worth it for a business?
Low priority: no measured reach in Google. Baidu Maps didn't make Google's top 10 in any of the 276 buyer searches we ran for the 69 business types it accepts. A basic listing is free; paid options are sold on top. This is our reading of the measured data.
How much does a Baidu Maps listing cost?
Free + paid options. Checked Oct 20, 2026.
Is a link from Baidu Maps dofollow?
Unknown. We haven't tested Baidu Maps's link attribute and found no reliable report. Treat it as nofollow until you see the live profile.
How do I add my business to Baidu Maps?
Start at map.baidu.com. Approval: not stated. Have your details ready first (see "How to list" above).
What are the best Baidu Maps alternatives?
Ranked by the same evidence: Google Business Profile, Facebook Pages, and Instagram. The full list of 8 is above, with the searches each one appeared in.
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