Foursquare REST API v2
The Foursquare Places API provides location based experiences with diverse information about venues, users, photos, and check-ins. The API supports real time access to places, Snap-to-Place that assigns users to specific locations, and Geo-tag. Additionally, Foursquare allows developers to build audience segments for analysis and measurement. JSON is the preferred response format.
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Specs
Yes
api@foursquare.com
App ID, OAuth 2, Shared Secret, Token
2
Recommended (active, supported)
No
Web/Internet
Single purpose API
No
REST
URI Query String/CRUD
CSV, GeoJSON, JSON, XML
No
Yes
Yes
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Developers (109)
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