New API Version Available
If you added Foursquare after 11/18/21, you automatically have access to the new version (v3) of the API. Please refer to our Places API documentation to ensure you're viewing the correct information to successfully implement Foursquare technology!
For those who are already using the current (v2) version of the API, you may continue to do so or elect to upgrade now. Please contact Foursquare Developer Support for more information.
Learn About the Places API
API Usage
Learn about how to use the API including authentication, rate limits and more.
Endpoints
Venues
Access to a wide variety of information related to your venues of interest.
Users
Access to a variety of user information as it relates to your application.
Photos
Access to a variety of information related to photos associated with venues.
Tips
Access to a variety of information related to tips associated with venues.
Checkins
Access to a variety of information related to checkins at venues.
Merchant API
View analytics on usage of Foursquare’s services at their Venue and/or Event.