Hoplr is a free and ad-free neighborhood network for citizens, operating through partnerships with local governments to cover costs. Without collaboration, neighborhoods cannot be financially maintained. Costs include technical infrastructure, community management, support, product development, and general operating expenses. If you want to activate Hoplr in your neighborhood, please contact your local government. More information can be found on our services website.
It may happen that you notice a Hoplr neighborhood is no longer active. That is unfortunate because we understand that you want to stay connected with your neighborhood. However, it is important to explain why this sometimes occurs.
Hoplr is a free and ad-free neighborhood network for citizens. We believe in a platform that does not rely on data sales or intrusive advertisements, but on genuine human connection. To fulfill that promise and guarantee the safety and quality of our network, a sustainable business model is essential.
Why can't we keep every neighborhood open for free?
To keep Hoplr healthy, safe, constructive, and modern, we incur daily costs. Since we do not generate advertising revenue, we rely on partnerships with local governments to cover these costs. Without such collaboration, it is unfortunately not financially feasible to maintain the infrastructure in a specific neighborhood in the long term.
The costs we incur to keep the platform running for you include, among others:
Technical infrastructure: Keeping our servers running (hosting), sending emails, and costs for SMS verifications to ensure safety.
Community Management: Our moderation and support to keep the neighborhood network constructive and safe.
Technical support: A team ready to solve problems and keep the app/site operational.
Product development: Constantly improving and innovating the app to keep it modern and user-friendly.
General operating costs: All other operational expenses involved in running a professional and safe platform.
What can you do?
When a neighborhood is not active, it is usually because there is (still) no collaboration with the local government in your municipality. Hoplr is a powerful tool for cities and municipalities to stimulate local dialogue and increase neighborhood responsibility and social cohesion.
If you want Hoplr to (re)start in your neighborhood, the fastest way is to contact your local government (city or municipality). Ask them about their ambitions regarding digital neighborhood networks and point out the benefits of Hoplr.
More information about our business model and how we collaborate with cities and municipalities can be found on our services website.
(Last updated on: 04/27/2026)