Nextdoor review
Local news, recommendations and alerts for your area
- Nextdoor
- Free
- iPhone & iPad, Android, Web
Does it deserve #10?
The verdict
Nextdoor is the place to ask neighbors for a plumber recommendation, find a lost pet or hear about local safety alerts. Address verification keeps the feed tied to your real area, and the free listings are handy for selling furniture. The trade-offs: the feed is ad-supported, threads can turn negative, and you share your name and street with the platform. Use it for practical local help.
- Verified neighborhood feed
- Local business recommendations
- For Sale and Free listings
- Local news and alerts
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What we like
- Fast local recommendations from real neighbors
- Free listings for selling and giving away items
- Useful for lost pets and local alerts
What could be better
- Ad-supported feed with sponsored posts
- Discussions can turn negative or alarmist
Homeowners and renters who want local tips, alerts and a neighborhood marketplace
you value privacy and don't want to share your name and address
Questions about Nextdoor
Is Nextdoor free?
Yes. Nextdoor is free for residents and is supported by ads from local businesses and brands.
Why does Nextdoor need my address?
Nextdoor verifies your address to place you in the right neighborhood and keep the feed local. You can limit how much of your address other members see in your privacy settings.
What are the best alternatives to Nextdoor?
The closest alternatives are Thumbtack, Taskrabbit and Meetup. See all of them ranked on our Nextdoor alternatives page.
Where does Nextdoor rank?
Nextdoor ranks #10 of 10 in our Community & Events ranking, with an overall score of 7.7 out of 10.