Nextdoor is safe to use, provided you take precautions. It's a popular social network, and many of its users are just ordinary people seeking knowledge about their neighborhood. To further improve its security, Nextdoor has also stopped publishing addresses on the platform.

Is Nextdoor worth joining?

Nextdoor itself is a great platform that allows community members to bond with one another. ... So whether you need help finding your lost cat, want to organize a block party, or simply want to stay updated on anything happening in your neighborhood, you should definitely consider joining Nextdoor.

Is Nextdoor safe to use?

Nextdoor makes it safe to share online the kinds of things you share with your neighbors in person. Every neighbor must verify their address in the neighborhood. Every neighbor must use their real name. Nextdoor is securely encrypted using the HTTPS Internet protocol.