Be a local wherever you go by using WhatsOpen.com

WhatsOpen.com makes local search (more) useful. It's available via web, iPhone and Android with more applications on the way.

This service grew out of being the change we wanted to see in the world. Think about how many times you ask "Whats Open" in a month? What's neat about a project like this is that it's built on a real need we all share, not a service looking for demand.

WO exists @ the intersection of local, real-time, social, and mobile. All of the updates we're building right now are within that space. WhatsOpen (aka WO) has had it's fair share of hurdles, though we've overcome major development setbacks to be here today. Better late than never, right?

Yes, an API will be live momentarily. If you'd like to be notified when it's live click here and drop us a line.
The WO platform is available internationally for those who'd like to contribute from literally anywhere on earth.

Our team is pretty lean and rather mean:
» Jim Carter III (don't forget that last part or else) - lead developer
» Dave Bunnell - graphics wizard extrordinair
» Jacob Bullock - iPhone application ninja
» Sergiu Dogaru - Android application guru
» Caylin Lampasona - administration hacker
» Jason Schultz - chief bulldozer

A special thanks to Ahmed Farooq, Brian Hall, David Lux, and Cory Micek.

Every day we get cool, sometimes amusing, emails from people around the world who are as excited for the WO service as we are.
Here are a few that have just recently come through:

comments: Fantastic Idea. I'd love to be able to use this especially on Sundays and in the late evening.

comments: Amazing idea! I don't know if you need people from the area's help, but I'd definitely be willing. :)

comments: Hi - Just hoping you'll add Portland, Oregon to your site soon. :)

comments: What you guys are doing here is brilliant. This is awesome. Keep it up and could you please add Denton TX to your listings? Thanks.

comments: Seems like a very cool concept and site, would love to see this service expanded to the Toronto area

comments: I can't wait for this site to expand; it will be monumentally useful. (:

comments: Pretty sick site. cant wait till you get to oshawa :) get back to me when you do!

comments: Great Site, I was thinking of creating something like this while I was working the night shift. If I have to work nights again. I'll be sure to mention you. Good luck

comments: Looking forward to you coming to Nampa, ID

comments: Hey there! I like the site you've got going. It's a great idea and I'm honestly suprised it hasn't already been done. I live in Orange Grove, Texas, which isn't the largest town; but I'd be willing to get all the information about the businesses in my town and surrounding areas if it would help with the site. Just let me know.

comments: this seems like a great idea! i'd like to know when you get Logan, Utah down, if possible.

comments: Looking forward to you including Wichita!! Glad to help out anyway I can!!

comments: Good idea guys, give me a ring when you get to my neck-O-the woods.

comments: This seems like a great idea, I hope you can make it to nashville soon! PLease notify me when you do.

comments: I found this site by searching for "what's open" because I assumed something like this had to exist, and would probably have this very name. And it's an extremely good idea.

comments: Excellent idea.

comments: bomb ass! cant wait for the site to be done. i was like hmmm... i wonder if anyone has done this yet as i sit here in my towel after sex, i wanted ice cream. and alas, someone has created the site, whats open! delicious! cant wait until its done.

comments: Great idea ,you guys got! Im always wondering whats open and when , when theres an emergency for shopping or dining out..

comments: I found your site by using stumbleupon.com and I think you have a really neat concept. I am a college student and with late study nights or partying mornings you are always looking for something to eat or do.

comments: I really love the idea of this web site!! I'm excited to see the finished product!!

comments: I'm in Halifax, NS, Canada and if you guys ever get around to including us in your site I'd be happy to use it.

comments: Would you please write me when you get to Louisville, KY?

comments: Hi, I love the concept and can't wait until it is available in my area (North Tampa Bay area). Please let me know when you expand to my area. Also, feel free to let me know if I can help in any way.

comments: Great concept as I am often up late due to work. Would love to know when data is available for Richmond, VA. Thanks.

comments: this site is awesome well rather the concept is can you email me when it hits London, Ontario, Canada

comments: I hope you get tallahassee on the site soon.

comments: bored college kid seeks entertainment NOW.

comments: awesome keep it up

comments: You guys have such a great concept! There are always times when me and my friends watch movie till late and try to find out where we can go out for late night snack. Hope you guys expand to mid long island area soon, I would definitely utilize this site.

comments: plz hurry, awesome concept. You have something good going here, get rich.

comments: looking forward to this service in slc, utah.

comments: I'd just like a notification when you have listings for Louisville, KY.

comments: can u mail me whatever openings in bengaluru

comments: wondering when you will be in richardson, tx or dallas, tx area!

comments: I had just this exact idea, and searched the name, and your website popped up. im interested in how i can become some type of agent for you in this area. Alberta, Canada. and canada in general.

comments: I would like to contribute to store and restaurant hours for the Columbia, SC area.

comments: So far i love the looks of the site, just need to get ya'lls butts over to the East Coast lol. keep up the great work!!

comments: I'm really interested in this site. WONDERFUL concept. If need be, I can do some lurking around Roseburg and get you times. I'm very excited to see this site take off.
comments: very innovative idea! can't wait for it to come to Santa Cruz, and I'm sure that being a college town, it would be greatly appreciated here!

comments: Hello WhatsOpen.com, love the concept and hope info on Singapore becomes available soon. How do you acquire opening info from shops that are technically-challenged? Do you utilise local informants? If so, count me in!

comments: I would love to be able to put in times and places in my area. I would be helping others out and have one place to look when I want to know.

++ give or take a few thousand more inquiries. Unfortunately the most entertaining are NSFW so we'll leave those to your imagination.

If you'd like to send a shout, request something, or amuse us feel free to email us by submitting it here.