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Yelp
Yelp Fusion is Yelp's REST API for local-business search, reviews, and details, covering the same listings that power yelp.com. The stored `/developers/documentation/v3` docs path now 404s (current docs live at docs.developer.yelp.com); calls authenticate with a Bearer API key rather than OAuth, a live request sends no Access-Control-Allow-Origin header, and access now runs on a 30-day free trial followed by paid subscription tiers rather than the flat free tier it once offered.
AuthenticationAPI KeySign up with the provider to obtain credentials.
HTTPSSupportedTraffic is encrypted in transit.
CORSDisabledBrowser calls need a server-side proxy.
PricingPaidSubscription required — no meaningful free tier.
FormatsJSONResponses can be requested as JSON.
GreatAPIs Score
Score67
Authentication15/25API key required
Pricing9/20Paid API
Docs14/20Documentation URL provided
Formats9/15Single response format
Freshness20/20Verified within 6 months
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<a href="https://greatapis.com/api/yelp/"><img src="https://greatapis.com/badge/yelp.svg" alt="Scored 67 on greatapis.com"></a>Auth quickstart
- Sign up with the provider to get an API key.
- Send it on every request as a header
Authorization: <key> - The exact header isn't documented — Authorization is a common default; confirm in the provider's docs.
Stored keyNo key stored
Your key is stored only in this browser (localStorage) and sent directly to the API — never to greatapis.
Developer reference
Base URL
https://api.yelp.com/v3