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Nextdoor Launches Overhauled App With Safety Alerts, Local News and AI Recommendations

Nextdoor’s revamp leverages collaborations with utilities, local agencies, more than 3,500 newsrooms to offer real-time alerts, vetted journalism, AI-driven neighborhood tips

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Overview

  • Nextdoor’s redesigned app is now live on iOS, Android and web, organizing its platform around three core functions: News, Alerts and the AI-powered Faves tool.
  • Alerts draw on partnerships with Weather.com, Samdesk, utility companies, local governments and law enforcement to map real-time updates on weather emergencies, traffic disruptions and power outages.
  • News integration brings vetted stories from over 3,500 local publishers—including The London Standard, ToroToronto Star and Axios Local—directly into neighborhood feeds.
  • The Faves engine uses a language model trained on more than a decade of Nextdoor discussions to generate personalized hyperlocal recommendations, rolling out first in select U.S. markets.
  • Nextdoor has reiterated its stance on user data ownership and continues to pursue new partnerships aimed at boosting daily engagement and building community trust.