{"id":602,"date":"2019-11-13T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-13T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/?p=602"},"modified":"2023-09-13T10:13:16","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T09:13:16","slug":"best-alternative-to-craigslist-personals-for-casual-encounters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/best-alternative-to-craigslist-personals-for-casual-encounters\/","title":{"rendered":"Missing Craigslist Personals? Here&#8217;s why you should use Vivastreet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you missing Craigslist Personals? We\u2019re not surprised.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people flocked to Craigslist to find local dates, casual meetups, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/escort\/gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sexual relations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, although their personal ads service was extremely popular in its heyday, 2018 saw the service eventually close down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, many other sites, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/\">Vivastreet<\/a>, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have taken its place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you\u2019re looking for some safe <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/online\/gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adult fun<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, read on to find out the best Craigslist Personals alternatives in 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#whathappenedtocraigslistpersonals?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What happened to Craigslist Personals?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#iscraigslistpersonalscomingback?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Craigslist Personals coming back?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#9bestalternativeadultsitesforcasualsex\">9 best alternative adult sites for casual sex<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#bestalternativetocraigslistpersonals\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best alternative to Craigslist Personals<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#howtousevivastreetpersonals\">How to use Vivastreet Personals<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#5bestalternativehookupappstocraigslistpersonals\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 best alternative hookup apps to Craigslist Personals<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#howtousepersonaladssafely\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to use personal ads safely<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#findcasualencountersnow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find casual encounters now<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"what-happened-to-craigslist-personals?\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"whathappenedtocraigslistpersonals?\"><strong>What happened to Craigslist Personals?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Craigslist Personals was an online community where people were able to post personal ads and look for companionships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was hugely popular with those looking to have no-strings-attached fun, but sadly it wasn\u2019t to last.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To the disappointment of many, in May 2018, Craigslist Personals disappeared from the UK site, following on from the US.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Craigslist Personals was removed thanks to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/sections\/thetwo-way\/2018\/03\/23\/596460672\/craigslist-shuts-down-personals-section-after-congress-passes-bill-on-traffickin?t=1610642662512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US bill<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0introduced to hold websites more accountable for the ads placed by their users.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Craigslist Personals&#8217; popularity meant its eventual closure impacted thousands of people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only did the platform allow users to anonymously feel safe and confident to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/6-tips-for-making-friends-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meet new people<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, users often felt at ease that their tastes and lifestyles were not judged by others using the service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"where-to-find-casual-encounters-now?\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"iscraigslistpersonalscomingback?\"><b>Is Craigslist Personals coming back?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, Craigslist Personals will not be returning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although its closure impacted many people and even saw fans sign petitions to bring it back, it\u2019s not that simple.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Craigslist does not want to risk being held criminally or civilly liable for unauthorised users who misuse online personals, especially as they do not have the legal resources to police user-generated content like giant platforms, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/vivastreetFBUK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/vivastreet_uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<section id=\"custom_html-8\" class=\"widget_text widget widget_custom_html amr_widget\"><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"internal_widget_between_content\">\r\n\t<div class=\"widget_header\">\r\n\t\t<h3>Are you a looking for an escort?<\/h3>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"widget_body\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"widget_left_container\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"widget_image b2c\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"widget_right_container\">\r\n\t\t\t<h3>We have over 12,000 UK erotic escorts waiting for you. Whatever you desire.<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t<p>With the ultimate discretion and safety measures assured, don't waste a moment to find your escort of choice. <\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<a class=\"widget_btn_orange\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/escort\/gb?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget&utm_campaign=blog_widget_b2c\">Find an escort today<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<h2 id=\"9bestalternativeadultsitesforcasualsex\"><strong>9 best alternative adult sites for casual sex<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a Craigslist Personals replacement, there are numerous other free sites that provide similar dating, hookup and adult services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the most popular alternatives for casual encounters in 2022 include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adult Friend Finder<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; One of the world\u2019s largest adult dating sites, this is a platform for singles and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/swingers\/gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">swingers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the hunt for discreet hookups and casual sex<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ashley Madison <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; An online dating and social networking platform specifically designed for people who are married and in relationships seeking a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/why-people-cheat-in-relationships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">secret affair<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Doublelist<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; An online dating community for those looking for long-term relationships or casual meetups. The platform offers ads from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/gay-escorts\/gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and heterosexual people<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Locanto<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Another free classifieds website providing personal ads. You can find anything from long-term relationships, to casual encounters, and escort services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Out Personals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; This site is specifically for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gay men<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> looking for sex dates and casual hookups. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/what-being-bisexual-actually-means\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bisexual<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, transsexual and curious individuals are all welcome<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ads encounter<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; A free adult site welcoming all types of encounters, including non-traditional dating and relationships. You can also use this platform for social networking and making new friends<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>ClassifiedAds<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; A classified ads site with casual dating services and meet-up opportunities for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/straight-relationships\/gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">straight<\/a>, gay and lesbian people\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Oodle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; An online classified platform that offers Personals for people seeking casual hookups online\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>CasualX<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; A hookup <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dating app<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> similar to Tinder that brings people together who are looking for the same thing &#8211; casual sex and relationships only<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bedpage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; A site that specialises in dating ads from people all around the globe\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>If you&#8217;re thinking about what you can use in place of Craigslist Personals in 2022, another great alternative is our very own Vivastreet. <\/b><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"vivastreet-personals-and-what-to-expect\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"bestalternativetocraigslistpersonals\"><b>Best alternative to Craigslist Personals<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vivastreet is a global free classified ads site where you can find thousands of ads featuring like-minded individuals (or couples) who wish to meet up for casual hook-ups, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/friendship\/gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">friendships<\/a>, gay dating, heterosexual dating, and exclusive or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/open-relationship-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">open relationships<\/a>. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s why Vivastreet has replaced Craigslist for hooking up:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free hookup service for adult fun\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple to use for finding like-minded people\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caters for varying sexual orientations, i.e., <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/lesbian-dating\/gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lesbian<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, gay, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">straight<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/trans-escorts\/gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trans<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect for connecting with others who share a similar <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/uk-top-sexual-fetishes-top-kinks-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kink<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, i.e., <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">swinging<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span>other specific <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/uk-top-sexual-fetishes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fetishes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"howtousevivastreetpersonals\"><strong>How to use Vivastreet Personals<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vivastreet Personals is really simple to use \u2013 you don\u2019t need to spend hours searching through ads, hoping to find a person and an experience that suits you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Search bar:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"feight: 400;\">All you need to do is enter a term or two in the search bar that describes something you\u2019re interested in exploring, such as<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/escort\/gb\/q\/nuru\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuru massage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and browse through the search results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-608 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/vivastreetuk.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/nude-massage.png\" alt=\"Vivastreet personals service \" width=\"810\" height=\"619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/nude-massage.png 810w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/nude-massage-300x229.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/nude-massage-768x587.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/nude-massage-600x459.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><em>Email alerts:<\/em><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also create email alerts, so when an ad is posted that matches your search criteria, you will get a message right in your inbox.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This way, you will never miss an opportunity to connect with someone new who you find of interest and wish to meet up with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up multiple alerts to keep your options open to all kinds of adult fun.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you click on an ad that you find interesting, you\u2019ll see the full personal ad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will tell you where the person is located, what they are interested in, what they seek in a meetup, and whether they are willing to travel to meet you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you like what you see, there are buttons where you can choose to call, text, or email the owner of the ad and get to know each other better or arrange a meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Post an ad:<\/em><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to be more active in the process of making some new and exciting connections, why not<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/post.vivastreet.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">post your own ad<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can describe what sort of things you are looking for, what sort of people you are interested in meeting, and how open you are to new experiences and trying new things.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"5bestalternativehookupappstocraigslistpersonals\"><b>5 best alternative hookup apps to Craigslist Personals<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to online dating, many of us use mobile apps. That way, you can keep up the rapport between yourself and potential dates throughout the day, which might be harder to do on a PC or laptop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not to mention, you can keep up-to-date with new users, giving you a greater chance of finding your perfect match.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you think of apps like Craigslist Personals, you should consider these dating apps below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kasual <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Formerly known as Yumi, this is a hookup and chat app that is completely anonymous. Unlike other apps, you don\u2019t need to provide any personal information other than your location &#8211; perfect for those wanting to keep your name and appearance concealed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Happn<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; This online dating app allows you to find the people you cross paths with every day, as their profile will pop up in your timeline. You can also like profiles you\u2019re interested in too so you can meet up with them<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Grindr<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; A well-known app within the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/best-lgbtiq-dating-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LGBTIQ<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> community, Grindr allows you to chat and meet up with like-minded people and is particularly popular among gay daters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Her<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; One of the world\u2019s largest social networking platforms for 2SLGBTQ+ women. With 8 million users worldwide, you can find other 2SLGBTQ+ women and events near you, as well as stay abreast of what\u2019s happening in the 2SLGBTQ+ world<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Thursday<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; One of the latest apps on the dating scene, Thursday is an app that comes to life every Thursday with people near you that want to meet up that same day. It\u2019s great for spontaneous individuals and those that enjoy exclusive events<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"\"><b>How to use personal ads safely<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re a regular user or new to Craigslist Personals alternatives, it&#8217;s important to know that when using adult hookup sites, you should be aware of some safety precautions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Below are some tips for using personal ads safely:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always keep your personal information private, such as your financial information, home address, and place of work online<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you choose to meet up with someone in person, meet in a public place, such as a busy park, restaurant or bar, for your first meeting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always make your own way to the meeting location or get a friend or family member to take you instead of sharing a car with your new date<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell your friends or family that you&#8217;re going on a date and let them know where you\u2019re expected to meet them while keeping them updated with your current location\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch out for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/blog\/vivastreet-tips-to-avoid-scams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scammers and fake escort ads<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If a user profile or personal ad looks too good to be true, it probably is, so follow your gut<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"findcasualencountersnow\"><b>Find casual encounters now<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So that\u2019s it \u2013 your definitive guide to finding casual encounters in the UK now that Craigslist Personals has gone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite Craigslist Personals no longer being active, other free hookup sites have successfully taken over the casual encounters mantle left by Craigslist, including the UK equivalent, Vivastreet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking to add a little excitement to your day, why not start searching on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivastreet.co.uk\/online\/gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vivastreet Personals<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">now.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re looking to meet like-minded people for some safe adult fun, you may have realised that the popular hook-up site Craigslist is no more.<br \/>\nAlthough the service was extremely popular in its hey-day, 2018 saw the service eventually closed down. 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