Category Archives: Foursquare

Celebrate local businesses this #4sqDay (today!) — find specials with Explore

In celebration of 4sqDay, thousands of businesses are running specials — and there’s still time to unlock them! To find a special near you, search the app for ‘specials’ or visit foursquare.com/explore, then check in to show support for your … Continue reading

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Happy #4sqDay, and a huge thank you to our incredible community!

At Foursquare, we’ve always known how very special our community is. Today, April 16 (4/4^2), marks the fourth annual 4sqDay. Each year, we take this opportunity to thank our amazing community for all that they do. From checking in, to … Continue reading

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Heading to Coachella? Find the best things to do before, during, and after the festival with the new Foursquare

This weekend and next, thousands of people are heading to Indio, California for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, and we’re partnering up with Coachella for the second year in a row to help you make the most of … Continue reading

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See amazing specials nearby as soon as you open the app #new4sq

With the latest version of Foursquare, we’re crunching our billions of check-ins to show you the most interesting recommendations around you the second you open the app. For example, if you’re just getting out of a movie, we might show … Continue reading

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Continuing Foursquare’s Growth

Hey guys, Dennis here. If you’ve ever met me, you know I get really excited about how all the technology we carry around will change the way we explore the world. When Naveen and I started Foursquare four years ago, … Continue reading

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Chronometers! Fancy satellites! We’re nerding out on the new #TimeNav exhibit at the Smithsonian

Explorers! This Friday, the Smithsonian is launching a new Time & Navigation exhibit at the National Air and Space Museum, which looks at the history and future of navigating the earth, air, space, and sea. Given our passion for exploring and discovering … Continue reading

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The new Foursquare, 4 years and 3.5 billion check-ins in the making

When we launched Foursquare in 2009, we wanted to help you navigate the world by showing you where your friends were hanging out. Now, after four years and over 3.5 billion check-ins, we’ve discovered new ways to figure out the … Continue reading

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Run a local business? Offer a Foursquare Special this April and get featured on our site on #4sqDay!

4sqDay is an annual celebration, started and powered by Foursquare fans around the world. Every year on April 16, people celebrate 4sqDay and local businesses in their community by getting together, throwing parties, and checking in to their favorite local … Continue reading

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Ten percent off your purchase? Bogo burritos? Find money-saving specials with Explore

Want to indulge at lunchtime without emptying your wallet? Thousands of businesses offer specials on Foursquare that can help you save a few bucks — all you have to do is check in. To find specials around town, go to … Continue reading

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It’s the first day of spring! Time for parks, biergartens, and brunch on the patio.

Spring is in the air (today’s the first official day!). Why not open up Foursquare Explore and search for things like “parks,” “gardens,” “picnics,” or even “kites” to find a sunny place to while away an afternoon? No need to … Continue reading

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