Meetup.com

API

API for accessing Meetup events, groups, and member data

Overview

The Meetup.com API provides RESTful access to event, group, member, and venue data from the Meetup platform. Key endpoints include /find/groups (search public groups by location/topic), /events (retrieve upcoming/past events with RSVP counts), /members (get member profiles), and /venues (access event location details). Responses are JSON-formatted. Use cases include building event discovery tools, integrating community group data into websites, analyzing local activity trends, automating event RSVP tracking, or creating personalized event recommendations.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://www.meetup.com/api/guide')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful
JSON Support
OAuth 2.0 Auth
Event RSVP Data
Group Topic Filtering
Venue Location Details

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Meetup.com API free to use?

Yes, it offers a free tier with rate limits; paid plans are available for higher usage volumes and advanced features.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, access requires an API key or OAuth 2.0 authentication (for user-specific actions like RSVPing).

? What is the response format?

All API responses are in JSON format, with structured data for events, groups, members, and venues.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Social

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Comprehensive event/group data
⊕ Well-documented API guide
⊕ Secure OAuth 2.0 authentication
⊕ Diverse integration use cases

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited free tier
⊖ Requires API key/OAuth
⊖ Restricted data for unauthenticated users
⊖ No XML support