Real life. Happening now.

The real-world social platform built around Verified Human Presence™. See what's happening, land where it's happening, and connect with the people who are actually there.

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Ecosystem

More than a social app.

Six connected experiences built to put you in the middle of what's actually happening — and the people who are actually there.

Anonymous by Default

Your exact location is never shared unless you choose to share it. Hoot verifies presence, not precise location, so you can discover what's happening around you while staying in control of your privacy.

Real-time

Canopies

Live, location-anchored social spaces for any place or event. Step into the energy of a venue, a tailgate, a concert — the second it starts.

Presence

Landings

Touch down at a place. Your presence goes live — verified, real, right now. No fake check-ins, no stale activity.

Rupp Arena · landedLIVE
The CornerstoneLIVE
Manchester Music Hall3m
Moments

Echoes

The pulse of every place. Post real-time updates, photos, and videos for your canopy — alive and disappearing.

Rewards

HootDeals

Exclusive real-time deals from local businesses. Walk in, claim, redeem. Foot traffic — not ad impressions.

2-for-1 pints · Cornerstone-50%
Free wings · Tin RoofFREE
$5 cover · Manchester-60%
Connect & message

HootMates & HootMe

Your real-world crew, plus messaging built for movement. Find each other in a crowd, sync your night, and talk in the moment — no endless group chats.

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Quests

Paths

Complete real-world challenges across a city, campus, or game day. Earn and unlock rewards.

Tin Roof · Pregame
Cornerstone · Round 1
Manchester · Main Show
McCarthy's · Last Call
HootMe Messaging

Messages built for movement and moments.

HootMe isn't another archive of endless threads. It's communication designed for the seconds when something is actually happening — fast, alive, gone when it's done.

Swipe left to instant message

Quickly communicate with your HootMates.

Swipe right to send moment

Photos and video, taken and sent in the same motion. Live by default.

Disappearing by design

Most things shouldn't be archived. HootMe forgets so you can stay present.

Optional live location

Coordinate with HootMates in real time. Off by default. On only when you choose.

HootMe Messaging mockup — Mia conversation with voice + live capture
Live Right Now

Real people. Real places. Right now.

Every canopy on Hoot is a real place with real people in it right now. Tap in and see what's trending.

Live now Trending tonight
Canopy12.4K
Kentucky vs. TennesseeKroger Field · Lexington
Echo · trending2.1K
Friday Night LiveManchester Music Hall
Canopy3.8K
Tailgate CentralUK Campus · Lexington
Path · 5 stops1.6K
Downtown Hot SpotsLexington, KY
Watch party892
Alumni Watch PartyNashville, TN
Media

In the news. Making headlines.

The latest press coverage from Hoot's rollout with the University of Kentucky and JMI Sports.

Jun 30, 2026 JMI Sports

University of Kentucky and Hoot App Inc. Unveil First-of-its-Kind Real-Time Social Network for Big Blue Nation

JMI Sports announces the Hoot partnership — built by Wildcats, for Wildcats — with UK as its flagship collegiate partner.

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Jun 30, 2026 KSR / On3

UK partners with Hoot to bring first-of-its-kind, real-time social platform to the BBN

Kentucky Sports Radio and On3 detail how the Big Blue Nation Canopy will change gameday.

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Jun 30, 2026 LEX 18

University of Kentucky, Hoot App unveil real-time social platform for Big Blue Nation fans

Lexington's LEX 18 covers the launch as part of BBN Tonight.

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