pepleYour neighbourhood’s community
Every area on Peple has its own community, with groups such as Residents. Join the ones you want, or start your own group.
Community for every neighbourhood
Chat with your neighbours.
Join your area’s community on Peple. Talk to the people who live around you, join local groups, plan things together and build real connections nearby — without sharing your phone number.
- Free to use
- Your number stays private
- Block or report anytime
What you can do
Everything your neighbourhood needs to stay in touch.
Ask for help, share news, plan get-togethers and reach local businesses — your whole neighbourhood, in one chat.
Chat with neighbours
Message the people who live around you — ask for a recommendation, lend a hand, or just say hello.
Quick group polls
Plan a building clean-up or a festival get-together. Choose whether voters’ names are shown or kept anonymous.
Photos and videos
Share a photo of a lost pet, a notice on the gate, or the leak that needs fixing.
Ask a local business
Tap Message on a business, product or service. The chat shows what you’re asking about, so they know straight away.
You decide who gets through
Messages from people you don’t know wait in Message requests. Accept, decline or block — it’s up to you.
How to start
Join your community in three steps.
You can browse Peple without an account. You only need to log in when you want to chat with your neighbours or anyone else.
- 1
Log in with your mobile
Enter your number and the one-time code we send by SMS. That’s your account — no password to remember.
- 2
Find your community
Open the Chat tab to see your area’s community and join its groups. Tap + to find a neighbour, or tap Message on any business.
- 3
Say hello
Ask your neighbours a question, share a photo, or start a poll. Replies show up in your Chat tab — and as a notification if you use the phone app.
Safe by design
You stay in control of who reaches you.
Number hidden
Your phone number isn’t shown in chat unless you’re already in each other’s contacts.
Message requests
New people can’t fill your inbox. Their first message waits until you accept it.
Block anyone
Blocked people can’t message you. You can unblock them later from your profile.
Report a problem
Report harassment, scams or inappropriate content. Our team reviews every report.
Android & iPhone
Get the Peple app.
Peple works in any browser, but the phone app makes chatting easier. Download it free and log in with your mobile number.
- Know when someone repliesGet a notification on your phone when a neighbour, a group or a local business messages you.
- Find people you already knowAllow access to your contacts to see which of them are on Peple, and message them in one tap. You can turn this off anytime.
- Invite friends and familyNot on Peple yet? Send them an invite by SMS straight from your contacts.
- One account everywhereLog in with the same mobile number on your phone or in a browser. Your chats and favourites come with you.
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Questions
About community.
Is chat free?
Yes. Messaging on Peple is free. You only need to log in with your mobile number.
Is chat only for buying and selling?
No. Chat is for your whole neighbourhood. Talk to neighbours, join your area’s community groups and plan things together. You can also message local businesses when you need something.
Who can see my phone number?
Not other people in chat. Your number stays hidden unless you are already in each other’s phone contacts. If you call a business, they will see your number as with any phone call.
What can I send?
Text, emoji, photos and videos, polls, and Peple listings and profiles. You can also reply to a message or react to it.
Can I chat with people I already know?
Yes. In the Peple phone app, allow access to your contacts to see who is already on Peple and message them. You can also search for neighbours by name from the Chat tab.
What is a community?
Each neighbourhood on Peple has one community. It holds the groups for that area — like Residents — so you can find and join the ones you want, or start a new group for your street or building.
Someone is bothering me. What do I do?
Open the chat and choose Block or Report. Blocked people can’t message you, and our team reviews every report.
Say hello to your neighbourhood.
Log in with your mobile number, join your area’s community and send your first message — it’s free.