# An update on our API: Changes to access for inactive apps

DevFeed: [An update on our API: Changes to access for inactive apps](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/an-update-on-our-api-changes-to-access-for-inactive-apps-1985.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://developers.soundcloud.com/blog//an-empty-blogpost>)

Published: 2023-06-02T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [SoundCloud Backstage Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/soundcloud-backstage-blog.md>)

Topics: [API](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/api.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>)

Tags: [announcements](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/announcements.md>), [api](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/api.md>), [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [developer](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/developer.md>), [optimization](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/optimization.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [support](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/support.md>), [update](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/update.md>)

## AI overview

SoundCloud announces temporary changes to API access, including revoking access for some inactive apps. The company cites limited developer support and the need for stronger oversight against abusive API activity, while planning additional security mechanisms and a redesign of its API program.

## Source excerpt

We're working on improving our API offering. In order to do that, a few changes are coming: We need to revoke access for some of you with...