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Nextdoor is a hyperlocal social networking platform that connects neighbors across 350,000+ neighborhoods. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, it serves over 100 million verified members with trusted local news, safety alerts, community recommendations, and a neighborhood marketplace.

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Nextdoor Holdings, Inc. is an American technology company that operates a hyperlocal social networking service for neighborhoods.

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Nextdoor connects neighbors through trusted local news, safety alerts, recommendations, and community events. The platform reached over 100 million verified neighbors across 345,000+ neighborhoods, making it one of the largest local social networks in the United States.

Led by CEO and co-founder Nirav Tolia, Nextdoor empowers local businesses, publishers, and public agencies to engage with communities at scale while maintaining privacy and trust. The company went public and continues to innovate with features that strengthen neighborhood connections nationwide.

Key Facts & Metrics

đź“… Founded 2008
📍 San Francisco, Ca

Platform

Nextdoor - Product 1

Nextdoor neighborhood network platform.

Local safety alerts and neighborhood updates
Buy, sell, and give away items locally
Service recommendations from verified neighbors
Community event coordination
Business discovery and local deals
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Company Timeline

  • 2008 — Company Founded

    Nextdoor was founded in San Francisco, California, with a vision to build a trusted hyperlocal social network for neighborhoods.

  • 2015 — National Expansion

    Nextdoor expanded beyond pilot markets to serve neighborhoods across all 50 states, rapidly growing its user base.

  • 2021 — IPO and Public Listing

    Nextdoor Holdings, Inc. went public, marking a major milestone as the leading neighborhood social network.

  • 2024 — 100+ Million Neighbors

    Nextdoor surpassed 100 million verified neighbors across more than 345,000 neighborhoods nationwide.

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