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The local feed for people nearby

Yapper is where people post quick local updates, share photos, ask for recommendations, run simple polls, and follow replies that actually matter in their area.

Nearby feed Photo posts Quick polls Reply notifications
Yapper local feed screen

Browse the pulse

Follow trending local posts, photo updates, questions, and conversations in one feed.

Post in seconds

Share a quick yap, add a photo, or turn it into a poll when you want fast input.

Stay in the loop

Get notified for likes, comments, mentions, and joined discussions without the noise.

Screenshots

What Yapper actually looks like in use

The product is simple on purpose: browse the feed, post quickly, vote on local questions, and control the alerts you care about.

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Local feed

Users open Yapper to see what people nearby are talking about right now, from local recommendations to photo updates and quick questions.

Yapper local feed screen

Post fast

The compose flow is lightweight. People can publish a plain-text update, add one photo, or switch into poll mode when they want quick feedback.

Yapper new post composer screen

Notification controls

Yapper lets users decide exactly which interactions matter: likes, comments, mentions, joined discussions, and device push alerts.

Yapper notifications and notification controls screen

Polls and local recommendations

The feed supports quick community voting alongside open-ended requests, which makes the app useful for recommendations, decisions, and local help.

Yapper poll and local recommendations feed screen
Why It Works

A simple local loop instead of a sprawling social network

The product is intentionally narrow: nearby relevance first, quick posting, lightweight interaction, and clear notification controls.

FEED

Proximity first

The main job of Yapper is helping users see what people nearby are talking about without wading through global noise.

POST

Fast contribution

Posting is light enough for quick local observations, advice requests, live updates, photos, and single-question polls.

VOTE

Useful feedback

Polls and replies give users a quick way to ask the crowd for decisions, recommendations, and consensus.

ALERT

Low-noise follow-up

Granular notification settings keep people informed when a conversation matters without turning the app into a constant interrupt.

Safety & Moderation

Healthy local conversation is still a product feature

Clear posting flows only work if the community stays usable, so moderation and abuse controls remain part of the core product.

How Yapper protects local communities

  • Automated screening: suspicious spam, hate, and repeat abuse are flagged before reach expands.
  • Human review: reports are triaged by moderators with documented decisions and appeal paths.
  • Community controls: local leaders can set channel standards and escalate harmful behavior quickly.
  • Rate limits: anti-raid and anti-harassment safeguards reduce pile-ons during heated local moments.
Policy alert

Zero tolerance for targeted harm

Doxxing, credible threats, and harassment campaigns trigger immediate enforcement, including account restrictions.

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Join the conversation happening near you

Download Yapper to browse local posts, ask questions, share updates, and keep up with the replies that matter nearby.