Get Invited. Get Certified.
Join the Community.

Certification is by invitation. Once verified by the Xplore team, your business secures its place on the map and in our one-of-a-kind independent community.

Certified
Free
recertified yearly
Verified as a Certified Independent
Certified Independent window sticker
Listed on the national map
Profile visible to locals & travellers in app
Access to Xplore Go app
Edit and update your profile
Grow your own community
Post to your Profile Timeline
How to Join
Note: Getting Certified may require a one-on-one chat with a friendly Xplore Local team member.
Certified+
£12.50/month
billed once yearly
Everything in the Certified plan
Events
Broadcasts
Chat
Offers (coming soon)
In-app analytics (coming soon)
Certified Independent status
In-app profile, events & offers
Welcome pack with sticker + digital badge
Further value add features: Events, offers
Founding member rate (normally £220)
How to Join
Note: Getting Certified may require a one-on-one chat with a friendly Xplore Local team member.
Trial
Certified
Business profile
Discoverable on xplore app and website
Timeline (share updates, build your story)
Grow your community – engage those who love what you do
Push notifications (get your posts seen by more of your community)
xplore certified badge on your profile
Welcome pack and window certified sticker
Business insights & metrics
Personalised in-app messaging
Coming soon
Event management (promote and sell tickets)
Coming soon
Offers and promotions
Coming soon

Pricing breakdown

Free
Certified+
Certified
Free
How to Join
Certified+
£12.50/month
billed once yearly
How to Join

Certified Independent

Recognition that your business is 100% independent, verified by xplore.

Certified Independent window sticker

Show the world you're proudly independent with our official sticker.

Listed on the national map

Appear on the UK's first map dedicated solely to genuine independents.

Profile visible to locals & travellers in app

Showcase your business to people nearby and visitors exploring your area.

Appear in search results by location & category in app

Be easily found by customers searching for what you offer through the xplore app.

Access to xplore Go app

Manage your profile, community, and updates from anywhere.

Edit and update your profile

Keep your details fresh with easy in-app edits.

Grow your own communitiy

Build a loyal and egaged community of customers who want to hear from you.

Post to your News Feed

Share updates, photos, and news with your community.

Events

List and promote events, sell tickets, and manage bookings (Stripe processing fee apply)

0% booking fee

Broadcasts

Send direct in-app messages with push notifications to all or selected community members.

Chat

Connect directly with customers in real time (optional)

Offers /Promotions (coming soon)

Create and promote exclusive offers to reward your community or attract new customers.

Access to in-app analytics (coming soon)

Track performance and engagement with detailed insights.

Running a Festival or City-Wide Event?

If you’re organising a larger community-scale event or festival that spans venues, traders or days — let’s chat.

We offer custom campaigns and city-wide discovery features for cultural events, food weeks, and more.

Let's chat

Independents and communities are better together

Xplore Local is designed to keep money within local economies and benefit you and your customers.

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Get started with xplore!

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Get started with xplore Go!

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