Strava declares war on scrapers ahead of IPO

Strava blames zero-code AI apps and scrapers as it tightens API access

The popular fitness-tracking platform, Strava, is restricting access to its API as part of efforts to clamp down on AI scraping, as reported earlier by TechCrunch. Developers who want to build an app using Strava's data now need to pay for a flat $11.99 / month subscription. In an update on its developer hub, Strava blames the change on "zero-code AI tools" that allow users to quickly create apps that "hammer" APIs. "We have felt this firsthand …

Strava declares war on scrapers ahead of IPO

Strava will charge a flat monthly fee from developers to access its API.

Strava tightens API access ahead of IPO

Fitness-tracking platform Strava is tightening access to user data and introducing new developer fees to curb AI-driven scraping ahead of its anticipated public market debut, according to reports published Sunday.  The San Francisco-based company said developers seeking access to its application programming interface (API) will now pay a flat monthly fee of $11.99, marking a significant shift from its previous tiered system that allowed many dev…

Strava tightens API access in bid to fend off data-scraping AI companies

As AI continues to expand deeper into our lives, Strava has updated its Developer Program in an attempt to stop AI companies that mooch off its data and use it to train AI models. Read more...

Strava Restricts Website Access And Adds Developer Fees To Block AI Scraping

Strava is restricting access to its website data and introducing a flat $11.99 monthly fee for developers to stop unauthorized AI scraping and protect user information. The company will require authenticated users to view public profiles and fitness club listings, and it plans to retire some API endpoints while giving developers a 90-day grace period before those changes take effect. Website Authentication And SecurityStrava increased security a…

Why is Strava targeting scrapers before IPO?

Strava says it will go after scrapers as it prepares for an IPO, reflecting a broader conflict between data hungry AI companies and the sites they scrape. Strava’s core problem is that third parties can extract large volumes of activity data without paying for it. That kind of scraping can…