Hoplr is not an abbreviation, but a unique name derived from 'Hop' (link in a network) and 'City Hopping' (the original function as a neighborhood and event calendar). Initially, Hoplr was a digital calendar for activities, now it is a platform for private neighborhood communication.
1. What does Hoplr mean?
The name Hoplr (pronounced 'hopler') is not an abbreviation. It is a unique name derived from two concepts:
'Hop' (Node/Link): This is the most applicable meaning for the current platform. Hoplr refers to the English word 'hop', which means 'link' or 'node' in a network.
Vision: Within Hoplr, all individual neighborhoods form the essential links of a larger, local social network.
- 'City Hopping' (Origin): The name was originally inspired by the term 'city hopping'. This refers to the first version of the platform, which was a broad neighborhood and event calendar.
2. The Original Function
Few people know this, but in the early phase Hoplr was mainly a digital calendar where both residents and non-residents of a city or municipality could view activities and events. Although the focus is now entirely on private neighborhood communication, the name still recalls this first ambition.
(Last updated on: 11/24/2025)