Support for the legacy Fitbit Web API ends on September 30, 2026
Important: Support for the legacy Fitbit Web API ends on September 30, 2026. After this date the API will continue to operate, but Google will no longer fix bugs or provide API support. On October 30, 2026, the Fitbit Web API will be turned off and will no longer function or sync data to or from Fitbit users. To continue accessing data for your users after this date, migrate to the Google Health API.
Web API Explorer
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Web API Explorer

The Fitbit Web API Explorer, built using Swagger UI, is used for testing the Web API endpoints against a Fitbit user's personal data, including intraday. Follow these steps for using the tool.

  1. Go to https://dev.fitbit.com/build/reference/web-api/explore/.
  2. Click on the Authorize button on the top right of the page.
  3. The client ID will display be "227G5L". Do not change this. This is the client ID for the Web API Explorer. Enable all of the scopes by clicking on each one. Press the Authorize button at the bottom of the form.
  4. If prompted, log into your personal Fitbit account.
  5. Once connected, press the X to close the window.
  6. Find the Get Profile endpoint located in the User section. Press GET.
  7. Press the Try It Out button, followed by Execute.

Your profile data should be returned in JSON format.