CanaData is a desktop application that collects cannabis listings, dispensary locations, and menu records from Weedmaps. It saves this data as structured CSV files you can open in Excel or any spreadsheet program.
You do not need to know programming. You do not need to install Python. You just need to download one file and run it.
- Collect dispensary listings - Get names, addresses, and contact details for cannabis shops in any city
- Gather menu data - Pull product names, prices, and categories from dispensary menus
- Export to CSV - All data saves as CSV files ready for spreadsheet software
- Search by location - Enter a city or zip code to find nearby dispensaries
- Save time - No manual copy-pasting from websites
- Works offline - Data saves to your computer for later use
CanaData runs on Windows 10 or Windows 11. You need:
- Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11
- 4 GB of RAM (8 GB recommended)
- 500 MB of free disk space
- Internet connection during data collection
- Screen resolution of 1024x768 or higher
Follow these steps to download and run CanaData on your Windows computer.
Visit the CanaData releases page.
Look for the latest release. You will see a file named something like canadata-windows.exe or canadata-setup.exe. Click on it to download.
The download starts automatically. Wait for the file to finish downloading. This takes about 30 seconds on a typical internet connection.
Find the downloaded file in your Downloads folder. The file name ends with .exe.
Double-click the file. Windows may show a security warning. This is normal. Click "Run anyway" or "More info" then "Run anyway".
The installer opens. Follow the on-screen steps:
- Click "Next" on the welcome screen
- Read the license agreement and click "I Agree"
- Choose a destination folder (the default is fine)
- Click "Install"
- Wait for the installation to finish
- Click "Finish"
After installation, CanaData opens automatically. You can also find it in your Start Menu under "CanaData".
The main window appears. It shows a search bar and a few buttons. You are ready to collect data.
- Type a city name or zip code in the search bar (e.g., "Denver" or "80202")
- Click the "Search Dispensaries" button
- Wait for the results to load. This takes 10-30 seconds.
- A list of dispensaries appears. Click "Export to CSV" to save the data.
- Choose a save location on your computer. The file saves as
dispensaries.csv.
- After searching for dispensaries, click on a dispensary name
- Click the "Get Menu" button
- The menu items appear with product names, prices, and categories
- Click "Export Menu to CSV" to save the data
- The file saves as
menu_data.csv
Open the CSV files in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. Each row is one record. Columns include:
- Dispensary name
- Address
- Phone number
- Product name
- Product price
- Product category
- Date collected
Click the gear icon in the top-right corner to open settings.
- Data folder - Change where files save by default
- File format - Choose CSV or JSON format
- Auto-save - Turn on to save data automatically after each search
- Clear cache - Remove old search data to free up space
- Make sure you have Windows 10 or 11
- Restart your computer
- Download the installer again and reinstall
- Check your antivirus settings. It may block the app.
- Check your internet connection
- Make sure you typed the city name correctly
- Try a larger city nearby
- Some locations may not have listings on Weedmaps
- Right-click the file and select "Open with" then "Excel"
- If Excel shows garbled text, open Excel first, then go to File > Open and select the file
- Make sure the file ends with
.csv
- Close other programs to free up memory
- Reduce the search area to a single city
- Update to the latest version from the releases page
- Windows may ask for permission. Click "Allow access".
- If you use a third-party firewall, add CanaData to the allowed list
Is this data public? Yes, all data comes from publicly available listings on Weedmaps.
Can I use this for commercial purposes? Check the license terms included with the software. Personal and research use is allowed.
How often is the data updated? Data is live when you search. Each search pulls the latest information from Weedmaps.
Does this work outside the United States? Yes, Weedmaps lists dispensaries in Canada and other countries too.
Can I schedule automatic data collection? The current version does not support scheduling. You must run searches manually.
Visit the releases page to check for new versions.
Download the new installer and run it. The installer updates your existing installation. Your settings and saved data stay the same.
This software is distributed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
If you have problems, open an issue on the GitHub repository page. Include your Windows version and a description of the problem.
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