The Mayoral Crown Returns: Swarm Gives Mayor Titling Back

You have been asking and they are finally back! Starting today, with the latest Swarm app update, you can earn mayoral titles again.

App enthusiasts were devastated when Foursquare and Swarm were split into two. Not only because there was some confusion as to the reason of the split but because the Mayoral Title which made Foursquare great, was removed from Swarm.

A recall: The Thrill of Being Mayor

Swarm is a location app that makes you check-in to different places. The video below gives us a good recall of what Swarm is all about.

The more check-ins that you have in a certain place, the more chances that you will become the "Mayor" of that place.

Now, what is it in being mayor that gives all the thrill? Aside from the obvious bragging rights, some places have special promos for the appointed "mayor". Plus, it is a different thrill all throughout to dethrone the past mayor.

The Rules

Just check in more than anyone else and you will unlock a brand new, shiny mayor crown! Some may think that they can just repeatedly to check-in for one to become mayor. It is not that easy. The app only counts one check-in per day at a certain place. It is also calculated on a 30-day rolling day basis.

Now, with the app's progress bar, you can monitor how many check-ins you need to take over as Mayor. Swarm's friend-based Mayor titles have also been removed from the app because now, you will be competing with the whole Swarm community, and not just your friends.

Q: But I was Mayor in lots of places before in Foursquare! Will my titles be reinstated?

Fret no more! Swarm promised earlier this summer that they will reinstate mayoral titles and they delivered what they promised! Today, Swarm is updating their app so that your former titles will be reinstated. For the past weeks, Swarm has been doing counts in your check-ins. When you do update your app, it will also include places where you already are the mayor!

Here's how you do it: Open the updated app, check a separate tab within the Sticker Book Page which is designated by a crown. If you click it, you will see all the places where you were, and still are the mayor.

But what good is it to have mayoral titles when you can't brag it? Upon the app's update, you can share to Facebook or Twitter with a single tap all the crowns you have earned, the stickers you have unlocked or just plain proud of your check-in.

This update is important for Swarm. It has been observed that they are also trying to reintegrate games into the app to bring forth the fame of what Foursquare brought. Mayoral titles were one of the biggest disappointments of users when it was pulled out from Swarm and bringing this back will make it more interesting for old users.

So, what are you waiting for, mayor? Update your Swarm app now.