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Private Beta Feature

This documentation covers a feature currently in Private Beta. Access is exclusive to approved participants. If you're interested in joining the Private Beta program, apply here.

Please note that while the docs are publicly viewable, functionality is limited to Private Beta participants until public launch.

Overview

Discover and explore new venues based on where you’ve been or what’s popular in your area.

Foursquare’s Discovery APIs leverage billions of user interactions to power smarter venue recommendations based on consumer behavior, geographic proximity, and offerings similar to those at the user’s current location.

API in Action

• Recommend trending locations
  Provide users with a list of the most popular nearby places, powering venue recommendations with real-world consumer activity and check-ins.
• Encourage exploration of similar places
  Empower users to discover new, nearby venues that offer similar experiences and are often visited after their current location.
• Build the best location-aware UX
  Leverage Foursquare’s comprehensive suite of location-enabled APIs to deliver the most unique user experience, recommending venues based on personal preferences, consumer trends, and place characteristics.

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