Nextdoor

Neighbourhood social network for local news, safety alerts, recommendations and free or for-sale items.

Verified facts: 3 of 3
Alternatives ranked: 3
Approved reviews: 0
Visits sent from here: 0

About Nextdoor

Nextdoor connects you with people who live near you. When you join, your address is verified and you are placed in your neighbourhood, where you can post questions, find recommendations for plumbers or babysitters, read local news and safety alerts, list items for sale or give them away, and hear about local events. Local businesses, councils and public agencies also post there. It is available in the US and several other countries, including the UK, Canada and Australia. The service is free for residents and makes money from advertising and paid tools for local businesses. It runs on the web, Android and iPhone. Its value depends entirely on how active your neighbourhood is, and it has a reputation for complaint threads, petty disputes and sometimes alarmist or biased safety posts, despite moderation efforts and community guidelines.

Best for: Residents who want local recommendations, alerts and a place to give away or sell items.

What works

Verified neighbours in your local area
Good for local recommendations and giveaways
Local agencies post alerts and updates

Why people leave

Usefulness depends on how active your area is
Prone to complaints and alarmist safety posts
Ads and promoted local businesses

Top Nextdoor alternatives

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1
Facebook
Local Groups and Marketplace cover many of the same needs with more people.
66.5
2
Reddit
City and neighbourhood subreddits for local discussion under pseudonyms.
62.6
3
WhatsApp
Neighbourhood group chats for quick, private coordination.
50.3

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Nextdoor: common questions

Is Nextdoor free?

Yes, Nextdoor is free to use.

Is Nextdoor open source?

No, Nextdoor is not open source.

What platforms does Nextdoor run on?

Nextdoor is available for Web, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Nextdoor?

The highest-ranked Nextdoor alternatives right now are Facebook, Reddit and WhatsApp. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Nextdoor facts

3 of 3 verified

Members: 110 million verified neighbours; Checked Oct 25, 2026about.nextdoor.com(opens source in a new tab); “About Nextdoor Nextdoor is the essential neighborhood network for 110 million verified neighbors”
Neighbourhoods: 350,000; Checked Oct 25, 2026about.nextdoor.com(opens source in a new tab); “across 350,000 neighborhoods”
Local features: Safety alerts, for sale and free listings; Checked Oct 25, 2026about.nextdoor.com(opens source in a new tab); “real-time safety alerts, neighbor recommendations, for sale and free listings, and local events.”