// SOCIAL
Foursquare
Interact with Foursquare users and places (geolocation-based checkins, photos, tips, events, etc)
Foursquare is a free public Social API that requires OAuth authentication. It supports HTTPS.
// FACTS
- Category
- Social
- Authentication
- OAuth
- HTTPS
- yes
- CORS
- unknown
- Endpoint
- developer.foursquare.com
- Cost
- Free
// FREQUENTLY ASKED
What is Foursquare?
Foursquare is a free public API in the Social category. Interact with Foursquare users and places (geolocation-based checkins, photos, tips, events, etc)
Does Foursquare require authentication?
Yes — Foursquare requires OAuth authentication to make requests.
Is Foursquare free?
Yes. Foursquare is listed in our directory of free public APIs and is free to use. Check the official site for any rate limits or paid tier limitations.
Does Foursquare support HTTPS?
Yes, Foursquare supports HTTPS encrypted requests.