Strava declares war on scrapers ahead of IPO

Strava is locking down previously public web data behind login and tightening access as it cracks down on scraping.

The company will charge developers a flat $11.99 monthly API fee, add MCP support, and retire some older API endpoints.

Strava says the changes are meant to protect user data, reduce system load, and preserve its developer ecosystem.

A 90-day transition period is planned as the company prepares for an IPO and broader scrutiny over data access.