Learn About the Places API
Places API Demos
View working web experiences leveraging our most popular API endpoints, including code samples.
Places API Recipes
View working code examples with full step-by-step instructions.
API Usage
Learn about how to use the API including authentication, rate limits and more.
Get Started
New to the Foursquare Places API? Not to worry, we've got you covered. In just a few simple steps, you'll be up and running with your first API call in no time!
Sandbox & Pay As You Go Accounts
Up to $200 in free monthly usage credits to take advantage of Places API. No credit card required to set up an account.
Get Started
In just a few simple steps, you'll be up and running with your first API call in no time!
Endpoints
The Places API lets you bring location context into your applications with the speed and reliability you need. Power location searches with rich details to help users find the best places near them through access to photos, reviews, tips, and more.
Search & Data
Returns places based on user-submitted keywords. Matches against names, categories, tips & tastes.
Geotagging & Check-in
Detect where your user's device is and what is around them to provide POI tagging that supports a check-in use case.
Autocomplete
Returns a list of top addresses, places, geos, and/or searches partially matching the provided keyword and location inputs.
Address Data
Retrieve details for any address including non-Places. Works only in conjunction with the Autocomplete endpoint.
Product Support
FAQs
Get the answers to our most common questions regarding usage of the Developer Console and related topics.
Release Notes
Discover the most recent improvements, including the addition of new functionality and other important changes.