Report updated Apr 6, 2026
Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network
v6.192.2Local residents looking to build community, stay informed about neighborhood safety and news, and discover trusted local services or marketplace deals.
What Is Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network?
Launched May 23, 2013
Updated Apr 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
A secure, location-verified platform requiring real names and addresses to ensure trust and safety.
Real-time notifications regarding public safety, severe weather, power outages, and local emergencies.
Uses AI to distill community insights and provide personalized recommendations for local services.
A local-only platform for buying, selling, or giving away items to neighbors.
Tools to organize and discover local events and join interest-based groups.
Aggregates relevant news stories from thousands of vetted local publishers and public agencies.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate community utility, but report account suspension and moderation and excessive ads and notifications.”
What Users Love
Great app for neighbors to keep up with each other
Helped me find my dog 10 minutes after she decided to visit the new neighbors
Pain Points
My account was indefinitely suspended, but I was not given a reason for the decision
Very biased and inconsistent application of rules by moderators
Every 2nd or 3rd item is still a sponsored post
I counted about 60 individual settings you have to shut off just to stop them from sending you emails
Every time I try to log in the app won’t open it sends me back to the log in screen
Every single time I try to leave a comment your app crashes and restarts right away
High confidence · 99 reviews available
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Massive verified user base (100M+ neighbors)
- High-trust environment via mandatory address verification
- Strong partnerships with public safety agencies
- AI-driven local insight summarization
Cons
- Aggressive ad density (every 2-3 posts)
- Technical instability (login loops, crashes)
- Opaque and inconsistent moderation policies
- Overwhelming notification settings
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Improve moderation transparency with a clear appeals process
- Expand circular economy features (Free section) to compete with niche apps
- Deepen AI utility for service price comparisons
- Reduce ad friction to improve long-term retention
Market Threats
- Neighbors by Ring dominating the safety-first niche
- Emerging local marketplaces like Karrot gaining trust
- User churn to local Facebook Groups or Reddit due to ad fatigue
- International expansion of competitors like Hoplr
Who competes with Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network?
The Nemesis
Why it's a threat
Contenders
Competes heavily with Nextdoor's local marketplace for buying and selling items within the community.
Rapid Listing
Competes for local community organization, interest-based groups, and neighborhood event discovery.
Interest-Based Matching
NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts
★4.8 (1349K)Particle Media Inc.
A major competitor for hyper-local news aggregation and community-based information discovery.
A major competitor for hyper-local news aggregation and community-based information discovery.
Online Portal by AppFolio
AppFolio, Inc.
Focuses on local sharing and giving away free items, directly mirroring Nextdoor's 'Free' section.
Focuses on local sharing and giving away free items, directly mirroring Nextdoor's 'Free' section.
Peers
Competes for local business recommendations and neighbor-vetted 'hidden gem' discovery.
Community Reviews & Photos
Local subreddits serve as major hubs for neighborhood-specific news, advice, and community discussion.
Community-Driven Forums
Taskrabbit - Handyman & more
TaskRabbit
Competes for the use case of finding trusted local service providers like plumbers and handypersons.
Competes for the use case of finding trusted local service providers like plumbers and handypersons.
New Kids on the Block
Karrot - Buy & sell locally
Danggeun Market Inc.
A rapidly growing local marketplace that emphasizes community trust and verified neighborhood locations.
A rapidly growing local marketplace that emphasizes community trust and verified neighborhood locations.
What are the key takeaways?
Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network is a frustrating news app that is completely free. With a 4.7/5 rating from 2.5M reviews, it frustrates many users from users. Users particularly appreciate community utility, though account suspension and moderation remains a common concern.
Best for: Local residents looking to build community, stay informed about neighborhood safety and news, and discover trusted local services or marketplace deals.
How much does it cost?
Model: free
The app is free for users, monetizing primarily through business pages, local advertising, and partnerships with brands and public agencies.
iOS Version
6.192.2
Android Version
5.5.1
Release Date
May 23, 2013
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
Nextdoor