Strava blames AI apps and zero-code skimmers because it tightens API access

In the update On its developer centerStrava blames the change on “zero-code AI tools” that allow users to quickly create apps that “hack” APIs. “We felt this firsthand — developer apps for our software were up 448% year-to-date, API moderators violated policy terms, and takedown attempts degraded platform performance for everyone,” the company wrote. Reddit has similarly begun to charge Developers to access its API in 2023.

Additionally, Strava users can now use a new tool Which allows them to bond Their fitness data — including speed, heart rate per second, GPS data, and more — to Cloud. The company says the new API restrictions will not impact wearable and device integration or users’ ability to download their data for free.