Join the HappyHopper Community
May 21st, 2025
HappyHopper isn't just a deal-finder; it's a community where your actions help fellow diners and earn you real rewards. Here's how to get started, rack up Hopper Points, and turn them into raffles, badges, and exclusive perks.
1. Create Your HappyHopper Account
- Instant Points: Earn 20 points the moment you sign up.
- Profile Setup: Set up your profile to track activity, referrals, and point balance.
- Favorites: Favorite & Like restaurants so you can quickly revisit them from your dashboard and never miss a special.
- Referral Program: Find your unique referral code—share it and both you and a friend get 20 points when they join.
- Restaurant Owners: Sign in and claim your restaurant to upload photos, update deals and hours, and keep your page fresh.
Why it matters:
- Accounts ensure fair point attribution, let you enter raffles, and unlock badges.
- Favorites keep your go-to spots handy.
- Claiming a restaurant verifies ownership and grants you full control over your listing.
2. Contribute—and Earn Points
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
| Report an expired deal | +10 |
| Check in at a restaurant | +10 |
| Suggest a new deal | +10 |
| Refer a friend (each) | +20 |
| Download our mobile app | +50 |
Expired deals: Flag outdated specials; vetted within 24–48 hrs.
Check-ins: Confirm live deals during your visit—your real-time feedback keeps listings reliable.
New suggestions: Submit unlisted happy hours (include times, discounts, photos).
Referrals: Unlimited—each friend who signs up with your code nets you both points.
App download: One-time 50-point boost for installing the HappyHopper app.
3. What Hopper Points Unlock
Raffle entries: More points, more entries. Win gift cards and other prizes—winners announced on Instagram.
Achievements & badges: Earn and level up your "Happy Hour Hunter," "Myth Buster," and other badges as you hit milestones.
Future perks: Exclusive partner discounts, beta-feature access, and special experiences for top contributors.
4. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When do I get points?
Most actions award points instantly. Reporting and suggestions take up to 48 hrs for verification.
Q: Do points expire?
No—your points remain as long as you log in at least once every 12 months.
Q: How do raffles work?
Points earned since the last drawing are individual entries. Winners are chosen at random and notified by email.
Q: What about mistakes?
Occasional errors won't cost you points. Repeated inaccurate reports may be adjusted.
Q: Do I need to be signed in?
Yes—for points, favorites, referrals, and restaurant claims. Guests can still report deals but won't earn points.
Start Earning Today
Create your account, then favorite, report, check in, suggest, and share. Every genuine contribution powers our community—so get hopping, and let the rewards roll in!
