Front Porch Forum

Front Porch Forum

Helping neighbors connect

36 ratings
11 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 17, 2019
  • August 5, 2026
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Connect with your local community by sharing everyday topics, recommendations, and organizing neighborhood events. This service helps neighbors build real-world relationships through moderated, non-anonymous discussions.

Local community discussions
Neighbor recommendations
Event organization
Lost pet alerts
Buy/sell/give away items
Moderated content
Real-name posting
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What's New in Front Porch Forum

2.1.2

August 5, 2026

Changes: - Improved crash reporting.

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User reviews

Bias Moderation

Extremely bias in moderating content and does not adhere to the agreements they set forth with users. Just because it’s local, doesn’t mean it’s better. You can se from their unprofessional response in which they try to blame me for targeted moderation. Unlike the people they referenced, I still have my account. I simply don’t use it because I find them to be purposefully bias as an organization. Thus, I have no interest in furthering the agenda.
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Response from developer

Hello MehEhhhMeh. Your statement above is false. Our family-owned small business makes all content moderation decisions based on our nonpartisan Terms of Use. That said, we have had to close some member accounts of people who repeatedly break our simple rules (e.g., no personal attacks, nothing illegal, etc.).

Community city

Yo this app is AMAZINGGGG. I always have questions and I always think oh wow let me check front porch forum and then boom I go there and my question immediately gets answered. Like thank you for creating community! THAT IS WHAT WE NEEEEEED!!!!

Clean, simple app for connecting with neighbors in Vermont

This app doesn't do everything, but that's the point. It works really well for reading updates from neighbors, posting to your forum, and searching the directory in calendar. It's straightforward and useful.

Nasty

They have an unbelievable, political agenda!
Anybody who doesn’t agree with them is automatically blocked!

Oh no! Recent updates ruined user experience!

I have loved using this app on my iPad for years! But I just updated with the June updates, and the new layout is awful :-(

One of the biggest benefits of reading FPF on the iPad has been the wide, clear, uncluttered layout. In this new version, the posts are shoved into a much narrower column on the left, accompanied by a very distracting and “bulbous” column of ads on the right. Ick!

Also, I miss being able to see the buttons for other issues all the way across the top. Now they’re both bigger (and “bulbous”), but also don’t reach all the way across the screen.

Dear FPF developers, please contact me if you’d like some screenshots. I’m on an iPad mini 5.
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Response from developer

Hello LeonyaSF. Thank you for this feedback. I'm sorry about this poor experience. We've made several changes to the app since your comment above. Perhaps some of your concerns have been addressed? We can't contact you through the app store (except through this comment thread). If you'd be willing to talk to one of our team to convey your input, we'd love to hear more. Reach us more directly via https://help.frontporchforum.com/kb-tickets/new

FAQ

What is Front Porch Forum?

Front Porch Forum is a free community-building service for towns in Vermont and upstate New York. It facilitates daily discussions among neighbors on various everyday topics, aiming to foster real-world connections.

How does Front Porch Forum ensure privacy?

Conversations are private to your local forum and adjoining ones. The service does not sell member data and takes member information protection seriously, avoiding detailed interest profiling.

Is Front Porch Forum moderated?

Yes, professional online community managers moderate all forums, reviewing each posting before publication. This ensures a civil and constructive environment for discussions.

What kind of topics can be discussed on Front Porch Forum?

Most topics are welcome, including recommendations, lost pets, local events, and discussions about local politics. Neighbor-vs-neighbor attacks and illegal activities are not permitted.

How often are postings published?

Postings are published in a daily digest, typically once a day. Each post includes the author's full name and street for transparency.

What devices is Front Porch Forum available on?

Front Porch Forum is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for mobile access to connect with your neighbors.

What is the age rating for Front Porch Forum?

The app has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and adults. This rating reflects the nature of community discussions.

Does Front Porch Forum have ads?

No, Front Porch Forum is ad-free. The service focuses on community building without the interruption of advertisements.