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AI · June 7, 2025

HiPop

A friendly AI assistant over SMS designed for older adults

HiPop launched on June 7, 2025 with 20 votes, #782 of 7,999 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.

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What it does

HiPop is a friendly AI assistant that helps older adults with tech and life questions via text message. No apps or downloads needed.

HiPop is a friendly AI assistant that helps older adults via text message. No apps or downloads needed.

"HiPop helps my mom feel capable and saves me hours every month." "Dad texts HiPop with questions about his iPhone before calling me now. It's given him confidence in his new phone." "My mother-in-law loves having someone patient to ask questions to. It's been a game-changer." Enter their phone number and we'll send them a welcome message. HiPop only uses your parent's number to provide helpful SMS replies. We never share personal data, and your parent can opt out anytime by replying STOP. No — HiPop is powered by AI, but designed to be kind andfrom hipop.ai

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