Developers & API

Hello Strava Developer Team and Community,I’ve developed an application called Nghe An Runners(https://ngheanrunners.info/), a gamified fitness platform where runners compete to control territories on real-world maps based on their activity data.I’m now building a localized version of this platform specifically for our running community, Nghệ An Runners.About Nghệ An Runners:Nghệ An Runners is a community running club founded on June 13, 2021. The club brings together:Runners currently living in Nghệ An People originally from Nghệ An living across Vietnam Members from other running clubs nationwide Especially smaller local running groups within Nghệ An provinceOur goal is to grow a strong, connected running community and encourage a more active lifestyle throu

I added a b post 2 day ago about the broken route creator only to find it deleted today? Hello Strava you drank the a-hole aid or what? Users taking their time to report bugs and all you do is delete their post? Come on wtf?

I understand this has already been posted in the forum and I’m also aware that Strava is currently experiencing delays in responding to API request. I just want to post this to let Strava know that I am on the same boat as I cannot reply to other threads. I have made my initial request on 31 Mar, and have received email to resubmit my application with further details on Apr 4. I have resubmitted on Apr 4 and have followed up with 2 emails on Apr 16 and Apr 22 respectively. My client ID is 218512, thank you Strava for reading and hopefully I will get my respond soon!

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 anot

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, $clientSecret);var_dump(hash_equals($e

Como fazer para solicitar aumento da quantidade de acessos para APP?

Can specific leaderboard filters be applied in segment URL reference?Example: https://www.strava.com/segments/33639581?filter=overallCan specific filters be applied on URL reference for example TODAY, MEN?  If so, is there a list of supported filters for use in URL references in addition to OVERALL in example above? 

Hi all,Wondering if the long wait on application-limit-increase requests is normal right now, or if I'm in a queue that's stalled.Timeline:- April 14 — submitted limit-increase request via developers@strava.com   (App ID 211015, registered webhook subscription 340791)- May 9 — followed up with diagnostic info: discovered our webhook URL   was sitting behind Cloudflare's Bot Fight Mode, which was challenging   automated probes (including, I suspect, Strava's validation traffic).   Webhook events were silently being blocked.- May 10 — fixed: routed webhook traffic through a dedicated DNS-only   subdomain (no Cloudflare proxy), TLS via Caddy/Let's Encrypt,   verified reachable. Real activity events are now flowing.- May 13 — no response yet (29 days total since the original request,   3 business days since the follow-up).Two questions for the community:1. Has anyone else had Cloudflare B

Hi team,Just wanted to follow up on our Paice app submission to the Strava Developer Program. We submitted a little while back and haven't heard anything yet — completely understand you're working through a queue, but wanted to make sure nothing on our end is blocking the review.Happy to provide any additional info or clarification if helpful. Thanks for your time!Best,BalazsClient App ID: 204272

Hi Strava Developer Team, I'm requesting production access (exit from Single Athlete Mode) for my application AthletIQ AI. App Details: - App Name: AthletIQ AI - Client ID: 218772 - Category: Health & Fitness / AI Coaching - App URL: https://athletiq-ai.vercel.app What the app does: AthletIQ AI is a post-workout AI coaching engine for endurance athletes (running, cycling, triathlon). After a user connects their Strava account, the app fetches recent activity data and delivers personalized AI-generated coaching insights — pacing analysis, HR zone breakdown, recovery recommendations, and training load trends. It is a coaching assistant, not a data dashboard. Why I need multi-athlete access: I am currently piloting the product with running and cycling clubs in Berlin and Istanbul. Athletes are ready to onboard but cannot connect because the app is restricted to a single authorized user. I need at least 10–20 connected athletes to run a meaningful pilot with club coaches. Scopes req

Hello, I submitted my app to increase my athlete limit several weeks ago and still have no information about the validation. Could you please review it, I’m waiting for you to push my app in production. Client App Id:  219176 Thanks

Hi Strava Community and Developer Support Team,I am writing to kindly request an update on my API application for my project, RunCut.I submitted my application on April 20th, and received an automated confirmation stating that the review process typically takes 7-10 business days. As of today, May 8th, it has been 14 business days, and I haven't received any further communication.App Details: App Name: RunCut Website: https://runcut.app Client ID: 228024 Purpose: RunCut helps runners transform their workout tracklogs into cinematic videos with dynamic overlays, prioritizing on-device processing and user privacy.  

Hi Strava Developer Team, I'm requesting production access (exit from Single Athlete Mode) for my application AthletIQ AI. App Details: - App Name: AthletIQ AI - Client ID: 218772 - Category: Health & Fitness / AI Coaching - App URL: https://athletiq-ai.vercel.app What the app does: AthletIQ AI is a post-workout AI coaching engine for endurance athletes (running, cycling, triathlon). After a user connects their Strava account, the app fetches recent activity data and delivers personalized AI-generated coaching insights — pacing analysis, HR zone breakdown, recovery recommendations, and training load trends. It is a coaching assistant, not a data dashboard. Why I need multi-athlete access: I am currently piloting the product with running and cycling clubs in Berlin and Istanbul. Athletes are ready to onboard but cannot connect because the app is restricted to a single authorized user. I need at least 10–20 connected athletes to run a meaningful pilot with club coaches. Scopes req

Hello good people of Strava,I'd like to request an athlete cap increase for my application VerticalTraining (Client ID: 231604).What it does: It's a training planner for runners. Athletes set a weekly mileage goal, mark their preferred long-run and rest days, and the app generates a structured week of workouts. Strava is used as the source of truth for completed activities — when a run syncs in, the app marks the planned session as done and adjusts the rest of the week.How we use the Strava APIScope: activity:read_all only. The app does not request read_all, profile:read_all, or any write scopes. Sync window: last 30 days on initial connect, then webhook-driven from that point on. No historical bulk pulls. Endpoints: /athlete/activities (initial 30-day backfill) and the webhook aspect_type=create|update|delete events for on

I couldn't find any relevant field in the API request for "/activities/{id}", but cycling activities have cadence information. How can I display the step count? (My Strava app shows this information)

Hi Strava team,I’m requesting an athlete capacity increase for Warmly Fit.Client ID: 232010App: Warmly FitWebsite: https://warmly.fitCategory: TrainingCurrent limit: 1 athleteCurrent connected athletes: 1Warmly Fit is an AI-powered fitness coaching app. Users connect Strava via OAuth so their own workout activity data can be used for personalized coaching, progress insights, and training summaries.We only use read-only activity sync. We do not collect Strava usernames/passwords, and users can disconnect at any time.We have beta users blocked because the app is still in Single Player Mode. Could you please advise on review status or help us increase athlete capacity?Thank you!

Hi Strava team,I'm requesting production access for my app RunningApexFlow (Client ID: 218467).App description: RunningApexFlow is a running coaching SaaS platform where coaches monitor their athletes' training. We use the Strava API to automatically sync athletes' activities so coaches can analyze performance, track progress, and adjust training plans.Website: https://www.runningapexflow.comPrivacy Policy: https://www.runningapexflow.com/privacyExpected users: 500+Data usage: Activity data is only displayed to the athlete and their assigned coach. No data is shared with third parties.Thank you.

I submitted a request to increase my connected athlete limit weeks ago. This app supports the cycling community at large through showing weather on routes and ride coordination, but has a strong focus on charity cycling teams. Check it out here: https://velovate.app/

I've sent more than 10 requests in the last few months, I've never received a response and they've never increased my credit limit.

Hi Strava team,I'm requesting production access for my application.App name: Rozhýbme sa s Dôverou 2026Client ID: 23702Category: VisualizerWebsite: https://principleguy.com/rozhybme-sa-s-doverou/stravaWhat it does: Displays a club leaderboard for a corporate fitness challenge. It aggregates activity hours from club members and shows a ranked leaderboard with weekly/monthly progress tracking.Why I need it: We have ~300 participants across multiple Strava clubs (Hobby & Profi). Currently stuck on 1-athlete limit (Single Player Mode), so new users can't connect via OAuth.The app only reads club data and athlete activity summaries — no write operations, no data sharing with third parties. Fully compliant with Strava API Agreement and Brand Guidelines.Thank you for your help!

Hi everyone,Posting here as a last resort after 38 days without a human response through email.Client ID: 218716Tickets: #13323 and #14218Timeline:- Submitted initial Developer Program application- April 3: Strava replied that review takes 7-10 business days (ticket #13323)- April 4: Resubmitted a corrected and complete application- April 29: Followed up after 25 days of silence- Received only an automated reply directing me back to the submission form (which we already completed)- Replied clarifying all of the above- May 12: Still no response - 38 days since resubmission, 18+ business days past Strava's own 7-10 day estimateWe are Cycling Challenge, a Danish charity cycling community that has used Strava for 13 consecutive years to raise funds for Børne Hjernecancer Fonden (the Danish Children's Brain Cancer Foundation). Our ~100 riders have been stuck in Single Player Mode since our season started on March

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

Has anyone experienced submitted the athlete limit increase form and not hearing definite answer about your application? I’ve submitted and followed up by email but haven’t gotten a response. Saw this reply in a different thread, but having followed up by email and not getting a reply I’m stuck on what to do next. Thanks!  

Dear Strava Team,I am an active user of the platform and would like to propose an improvement that would benefit a huge portion of our community: the creation of a dedicated Pet Walking category, featuring metrics specifically adjusted to this activity.Currently, although it is possible to tag a walk as a "Pet Walk," the algorithm treats it as a standard walk. This creates limitations for those who wish to track the health and progress of their four-legged companions. My suggestion is based on three main pillars:1. Elapsed Time vs. Moving TimeUnlike performance training, walking a pet involves frequent stops for sniffing and socializing. In the current model, Strava discounts these pauses, showing a "Moving Time" that is much lower than the actual time spent outdoors.• Proposal: In this specific category, the primary focus should be Elapsed Time, recognizing that the total time exposed to the environment and passive energy expendit

Hey everyone,I'm a developer planning to build a cycling and running training app integrated with the Strava API, and before I start I'm trying to get clarity on the AI restrictions introduced in the November 2024 API Agreement update.I understand that using Strava data to train or fine-tune AI models is clearly prohibited. What I'm less sure about is whether the restriction also covers inference-only use cases, specifically:1. Sending a user's own Strava data as context in a single prompt to an external LLM API (Claude, GPT-4, Gemini etc.) to generate a personalized training plan or coaching feedback — no model training, data used only for that one request, result shown only to that user2. Running a self-hosted local model on my own infrastructure (e.g. LLaMA, Mistral), where Strava data never leaves my server and zero training on Strava data occursHas anyone dealt with this and got a clear answer from Strava — either via the review process or by