Developers & API

Over the weekend I got hundreds of 429 errors from Strava when requesting activity details after a webhook notification. It looks that athlete imported 100s of activities into Strava and for each one we received a webhook create-activity notification.Fetching the activities then quickly used up our apps rate limit:{"message":"Rate Limit Exceeded","errors":[{"resource":"Application","field":"overall rate limit","code":"exceeded"}]}Thus rendering our apps Strava integration non-functional for all connected Strava athletes. IMHO it would be better to have per athlete rate limits, so one athlete cannot break the integration for other athletes.We’re think about rate-limiting fetching activities from Strava on our side. But since there is barely any data of the actual activity in the web-hook request, it makes it hard to decide, if we really want to fetch the activity.Do you have any recommendations how to handle these situations? Thanks and best regardsMartin

It looks like a huge percentage of posts over the past few weeks and months on here are about Strava’s utter silence regarding the Connected Athlete / Rate Limit increases that are going unresolved, and the non-response from developers@strava.com . Perhaps it could be helpful if everyone in this same boat (I’ve been waiting 7 weeks, with no response) to all post here, and we can coordinate a list of all Client IDs and what they’re wanting (Athlete Limit increase, Daily Rate Limit Increase, etc), and provide that to Strava to streamline for their developers (best case), or take it somewhere more visible online to draw attention to this situation (worst case, if things are still up in the air for a while). It’s not the waiting that’s necessarily the issue (although we all want to be able to move forward with our applications) - it’s the complete silence, and not knowing whether it’ll be another week or 6 months before we can expect a response. Right now, this forum is just a flood of peo

My app runs in Single Player Mode and shows Strava data only to the authenticated athlete.I would like to add a "Share" button.The athlete would click it to send their own activity (a route map image, or distance and pace) to someone they choose.The API Policy is not clear to me on this.Section 5.10 bars disclosing Strava Data to third parties, even if the user consents.Section 6.2 bars displaying Strava Data to anyone other than the user of the app.Section 5.13 refers to the user's "prior express consent", which seems to point the other way.My questions:1. If the athlete clicks “Share” to send their own data to someone, is that allowed with their prior express consent (5.13), or is it disclosure to a third party (5.10, 6.2)?2. Does the answer change if the shared item is a static image generated by the app?Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,I’m developing an early-stage fitness platform and exploring the Strava API for verifying completed workouts.I’m hoping to better understand the policies around using activity data for third-party incentive programs, where users may earn points or real-world rewards from partnered brands based on verified physical activity.Has anyone worked on a similar integration or received guidance from Strava regarding these use cases?I’m particularly interested in understanding any restrictions or approval requirements.Thanks!

Hello Strava team and developer community,I am developing ZeloRitmo, a mobile application for workout planning, nutrition, sleep and personal well-being. Developer Support’s automated email directed me to this forum.We currently use OAuth to let authenticated users view their own Strava activities. Before implementing further features, we would appreciate clarification on two separate scenarios.SCENARIO 1 — Private workout records without analytics or scoringWith the user’s explicit consent, we would: Import an activity summary into that user’s private workout diary. Associate it with a workout previously planned by the same user. Display the workout as completed on their home screen. Keep Strava-derived information separate from scores, analytics, recommendations, AI and calculations involving nutrition or sleep. Would this scenario be permitted? Which activity fields could we retain, and for how long? How should we interpret Sections 5.5, 6.2 and 6.4 regarding a private workout

In record indoor rock climbing activities with a Garmin fenix 8 watch.And it records a lot of data such as the number of routes climbed and tried,difficulty of the routes, total meters in height climbed, resting time Vs climbing time, average difficulty, heart rate. But in the Strava activity the only data is the heart rate data and the time data.Why don't the information about the routes are shown on Strava ?, I think it is a missed opportunity to not use that data recorded bij Garmin.I would to see that data used in the Strava activity 

Hi! I submitted GearHealth to the Developer Program on 3 October 2026 and haven't heard back yet (about four weeks now). GearHealth is at 10 of 10 athletes, with testers on a waiting list to connect Strava. It uses webhooks only and deauthorizes inactive athletes automatically. Apple has approved the app, and the launch is waiting on Strava capacity. Could someone confirm the submission is in the queue? Happy to provide anything that helps. Thanks!

Yth. Tim Dukungan Strava,   Saya menghubungi Anda untuk meminta pembatalan langganan Strava yang terlanjur aktif di akun saya. Saya tidak pernah secara sadar menyetujui langganan ini, dan baru menyadari adanya tagihan setelah transaksi diproses.   Saya sudah mengajukan permohonan pengembalian dana melalui Google Play dan saat ini sedang menunggu proses yang disebutkan akan berlangsung selama 1–4 hari kerja.   Berikut beberapa detail yang mungkin membantu untuk menelusuri akun saya: Jumlah yang ditagihkan: Rp.387.390 Perangkat yang digunakan: Android   Saya mohon bantuan tim Strava untuk: 1. Membatalkan langganan yang sedang aktif. 2. Meninjau kasus ini dan mendukung pengembalian dana agar dana saya bisa dikembalikan.  Silakan hubungi saya jika dibutuhkan informasi tambahan. Terima kasih atas perhatian dan bantuannya.  Hormat saya,Thoha Abdillah 

Hello Strava Developer Team,I am developing MyBikeTrack, a web application that helps cyclists track the mileage of their bikes and individual components.I would like to integrate the Strava API so users can connect their Strava accounts and selectively import their cycling activities from the last 90 days.Before subscribing to Strava or creating an API application, I would appreciate clarification on a few points: Is a Strava subscription required to create and maintain an API application? Would a free trial be sufficient to get started? If my subscription expires, will my API application and its access continue to work? Can MyBikeTrack users import their own activities without having a paid Strava subscription themselves? What are the requirements and application process for obtaining Extended Access, and can a small application apply while it is still growing? MyBikeTrack website: https://mybiketrack.vercel.app/I would like to confirm these requirements before incurring any co

Hi, I submitted my app to the Strava API Program on October 9, 2026 and received the automated acknowledgment the same day (it mentioned a 7–10 business day review). It's now been about two weeks with no further response, so I wanted to ask about the status here.App name: TrailMetrics Client ID: 280243 App URL: https://trailmetrics.app/ Requested athlete limit: 5000 (currently limited to 10 and We’ve quite a few on the waiting list.) Scopes: read, activity:read, activity:writeI've also emailed developers@strava.com as a follow-up. Is there anything else I should do, or anyone who can check the review queue? Thanks!

I have developed a community feature within my app which is 100% complimentary to the Strava experience, however, I would like to present a leaderboard within my app.I appreciate the API policy and stance regarding presenting other athletes times outside of Strava and this being a strict no. What I want to do is to present a handicapped leaderboard with no effort data but to do this it would mean taking the data and working out this calculation based on other athlete data within my app….so therefore outside of Strava. The leaderboard would simply be names and where they are in the standings.  I have a community that love the new feature and how it works alongside Strava and this is very much the last piece of the jigsaw.  Sorry this is a little cryptic but it’s very unique particularly within my app and I don’t want to give the game away! 😂I have logged a ticket for review and approval but any thoughts and guidance would be appreciated. 

https://developers.strava.com/docs/webhooks/#signature-verificationWhat is Strava using for the shared signing secret ?I had assumed my client secret, but I can’t get the hashes to match for love nor money.I am getting t and v1, no worries (well at least v1 looks right)!Here’s my PHP (gasp!) <?php$timestamp = 1777657039;$rawBody = '{"aspect_type":"update","event_time":1777657039,"object_id":123123123,"object_type":"activity","owner_id":123123123,"subscription_id":123123,"updates":{"title":"Please work"}}';$clientSecret = 'myDirtyLittleSecret';$providedSignature = 'theV1HashProvided';$signedPayload = $timestamp . '.' . $rawBody;$expectedSignature = hash_hmac('sha256', $signedPayload, $clientSecret);var_dump(hash_equals($expectedSignature, $providedSignature));I’ve tried all the available HMAC algorithms, concatenating the $timestamp and $rawBody with a ‘,’ instead of a ‘.’, variations of with/without { and } braces.Heck, I’ve even spent an hour talking to ChatGPT.Exhausting my option

Why is there no new template like others in strava?

I have a personal training and health app for myself and would love to just pull my activities strait from strava using the API. but my app does the planning with an Ai engine so am i breaking the strava API rules? 

Hey there,As a personal project, I am building an AI workout planner tool, where users can input some information about themselves (or connect their Strava account) and receive an AI training plan. They can their planned workouts in a calendar view, and as they complete them they will be automatically marked as completed if the activity on Strava roughly matches their planned activity.For this I am planning to use the Strava API to pull past ~3 months of running activities to help the AI understand the users capabilities. I am slightly unclear on what is / isn’t allowed from the API guidelines POV, any insight would be greatly appreciated!

Hi Strava team and community,I’m following up on the Developer Program form I submitted for my app Runner Wars (Client ID 134374) on October 7, 2026. I asked for a higher athlete capacity (999 athletes). I haven’t heard back yet, and I’d be grateful if someone could check where the review stands or tell me if anything is missing.Since I submittedMy Strava subscription is now active, so the app meets the 2026 Developer Program requirement. The app has moved to its permanent domain, https://www.runnerwars.com. The callback domain has been updated to match. The webhook push subscription is set up, so new runs are imported as they are uploaded, with no polling.About the appRunner Wars is a free, mobile-first running game for runners in Đà Nẵng, Vietnam, started by the Ngũ Hành Sơn Runners club. The city is split into ~200 m hexagonal sectors. Runners capture sectors by running through them, earn XP, and compete individually and as clubs. Many of our runners train with COROS, Garmin, Suunto

Hello Strava Developer Community,We are looking for guidance regarding athlete capacity expansion for an approved production application.Our app is already live in production and has now completely reached the athlete connection limit.Current Status:- Athlete limit: 999- Currently connected: 999- New users are now unable to connect their Strava accountsApplication Details:- App Name: Dare2Gear- Client ID: 159933- Category: PerformanceWe have already submitted multiple athlete capacity increase requests through official support channels and replied with production details, screenshots, and compliance information. However, we are currently only receiving generic/template responses directing us back to the documentation and request forms.To clarify:- Our application is already approved and active in production- We use OAuth-authenticated access only- We do not scrape, resell, or redistribute athlete data- The app is being used by real users/athletes- The limitation is now actively blockin

Hi, I'm looking for guidance on how to increase the athlete connection limit for my existing Strava API application. My app has already been approved for a capacity of 999 connected athletes, and that limit has now been reached. As a result, new users are unable to connect their Strava accounts, and I'm receiving complaints from users who cannot access the app. I submitted the Strava API Program Submission Form several weeks ago to request an increase, but I haven't received any response. I also contacted Developer Support by email, but their automated reply stated that athlete capacity increase requests are not reviewed via email and directed me to the Developer Community Hub. Could someone from the Strava team please clarify: - What is the correct process for requesting an increase beyond the existing 999-athlete limit?- Is there a way to escalate a pending capacity increase request when the current limit has already been reached and new users are being blocked?- Is there an expected

Hi all,I run TailwindKompass (Client ID 150588), a read-only app that helps cyclists find Strava segments with favorable wind conditions. It's on the Standard Tier and currently has 978 of 999 allowed athletes connected. At our current growth of roughly 15 new athletes per week, we'll hit the cap within 14 days, after which new users can't connect and effectively can't sign up.I've emailed the developer team with a capacity request, screenshots of the connect flow and our Strava attribution. A few questions for anyone who has been through this:1. Is email the right channel, or is there a specific form for athlete capacity increases?2. How long did your review take?3. Is there anything that commonly causes delays or rejections that I should fix up front?Some context on compliance: read scope only, each athlete only sees their own data, no data is shared with third parties, data is deleted on deauthorization, and we use the official "Connect with Strava" button and "Powered by Strava" lo

Hi there,I am working with collaborators at the British Trust for Ornithology to develop an app that would allow teams of users to compare their aggregate movement with that of cuckoos wearing GPS tracking devices. The idea is to allow teams to virtually race real wild animals that are on their annual migration from Africa to Europe. We hope this will raise awareness about how amazing the migrating birds are and help to encourage their conservation as their populations are declining. For this to work we are hoping to use the Strava API to collate the total distances covered (on bike rides, runs etc.) in the relevant time period for members of each team. These would only be shown in the aggregate (i.e. all the team members cumulative movement) rather than with any individual data being displayed or shared with other users. We only need total distance and the date of the activity, not anything to do with the spatial location of the human athletes, segments, etc. The virtual position of t

Hello Strava Developer Community,I’m developing SEGCUP, a small independent mobile application currently in beta, focused on friendly cycling and running competitions between friends.We are considering simplifying our integration by using existing Strava segments instead of importing complete activities or GPS tracks.Our proposed workflow is:Each participant connects their own Strava account via OAuth. A league administrator selects existing Strava segments. Our application retrieves each authorized athlete’s segment efforts using the official API, where their permissions and subscription allow access. SEGCUP calculates points based on those efforts using its own competition rules. Participants see their own results and a shared ranking within their private league, consisting only of members who have explicitly agreed to participate.We would not reproduce Strava’s global leaderboards or display full activities, routes, or detailed workout data.After reviewing the API Agreement updated

Hello,I submitted my rate limit and athlete capacity increase request about 4 weeks ago (Client ID:185234 ) and haven’t received any response yet.For those who have gone through this process, how long did it typically take to get a response from the Strava team?Thanks!

Hi Strava Developer Support,I am writing to request an increase to the athlete limit for my API application, Wheel2Wheel (W2W), as we have reached our initial capacity of 10 connected athletes.App Details:- App Name: Wheel2Wheel (W2W)- Client ID: 254501Wheel2Wheel is a cycling route discovery and group ride coordination platform designed to help local cycling communities plan routes, organize meetups, and share rides locally and globally. Users can connect their Strava accounts to import their own activities securely into the platform's route builder, with automatic privacy trims applied to start and end locations.Could you please review our application and increase our athlete limit and rate limits so more cyclists can connect and use the platform?Thank you for your time and support!Best regards, Kenneth Tsang/w2w

Hello Strava Developer Community,I am developing RUNVERSE, a gamified running platform designed to encourage people to run and explore their cities.We would like to integrate with the Strava API so users can connect their Strava accounts through OAuth and import their own permitted activities into RUNVERSE. These activities would update their personal running history and contribute to progression within our platform, such as unlocking city landmarks, achievements, and visual map elements.Our goal is to complement the running experience, not to replicate Strava's core functionality.Before implementing this integration, we would like to clarify a few points: Is this type of gamified running platform compatible with the current Strava API Terms of Service and Developer Agreement? Are we allowed to use imported activities to unlock achievements, progress through a virtual city map, and reward users with in-app progression? Are there restrictions on displaying imported activity data on

Hello Strava Developer Team,I am the founder of ARVENTO, a cycling-inspired brand developing ARVENTO REVEAL, an interactive geographic visualization experience.Our vision is simple:Every ride lights up the world.We have recently launched our public product introduction and an interactive demonstration:Product Website:https://www.arventolife.com/pages/arvento-revealInteractive Demo:https://arvento-reveal-demo.pages.dev/Important: Our public demo uses synthetic data only. Real-athlete Group and Global data aggregation is not enabled.Before launching real Strava-connected functionality, we would like to clarify whether our proposed data processing complies with Strava's API Agreement and data-use policies.1. Personal — MY WORLDWith an athlete's explicit OAuth authorization, we would like to convert their GPS activity coordinates into H3 geographic cells and visualize their explored areas privately over a rolling 7-day period.Question: Is this type of private, athlete-specific derived visu