2024-05-10
Server restoration finished at 7:18 AM EDT on May 11.
App state restored to May 7, 2024; work from May 7–11 won’t appear.
Email help@gethopscotch.com by May 27 to recover drafts/projects or seed changes.
5/8/2024
We completed scheduled maintenance on May 9, 2024, at 7:47 AM EST as part of resolving the recent server incident.
During the work, changes in the app were not saved, but everything is now stable.
We're continuing to restore data and will share updates soon—reach out to help@gethopscotch.com with any questions.
5/7/2024
We had to roll back the app to a March 16, 2024 backup, so progress from the last two months isn't showing in Hopscotch.
We're working with our service provider to see if it can be restored.
If you created an account or subscribed during this time, email help@gethopscotch.com and we'll refresh your subscription.
Updates will follow as soon as we have more news. Thanks for your patience!
3/14/2024
We upgraded our database during scheduled maintenance on March 16, 2024, from 8 - 11 AM EST.
During that time, changes in the app weren't saved, but everything is now back online and running on the new version.
Thanks for your patience—and Happy Hopscotching!
4/26/2022
There is a brand new four-part video series showing you how to harness the power of clones in Hopscotch! You'll learn how to scale up your projects and build upon an epic Space Invaders game.
Download Hopscotch today to try this out!
The videos are available in the Clones unit in the “Learn” tab. You can code along while watching the videos in-app. You can also view them on our YouTube channel.
4/1/22
Hopscotchers, this is a big one: you can now use parameters in your custom rules and custom abilities! Now you can write the code once and use it all over your project.
A parameter is a variable that can be set to a different value each time a custom block is used.
You can replace numbers and text in the code inside the custom block with parameters.
Then, each time the custom block is used, different values can be used.
8/18/21
Have you ever wanted to create your own internet browser?
What if you could make your own browser within the Hopscotch ecosystem?
With the latest version of Hopscotch, you can link from your project to other projects in the Hopscotch community with the brand new Open Project block.
6/9/21
The classic lemonade stand taught kids the basics of business—but today's economy is digital.
With Hopscotch, children learn to code and develop entrepreneurial skills through “seeds,” a virtual currency they can earn and spend in games.
Through the Seed Developers mentorship program, kids have already earned over 100K seeds by publishing their own creations.
5/18/21
Coding isn't just about computers—it's a creative outlet, a way to build problem-solving skills, and a chance to apply math and science in meaningful projects.
Kids who code also practice planning, storytelling, and design while preparing to actively shape the digital world of the future.
5/17/21
Recently, Hopscotch Product Manager Liz Robuck sat down with HostingAdvice.com to talk about learning to code with Hopscotch.
They covered everything from Hopscotch's origin story to CEO Samantha John securing an investment from Mark Cuban on ABC's Shark Tank.
Check out the awesome piece HostingAdvice.com wrote about us here!
2/19/21
Big news—Hopscotch Cofounder & CEO Samantha John will appear on ABC's Shark Tank on Friday, February 26 at 8 PM EST.
Tune in to see Hopscotch, the fun and friendly coding app for kids, showcased on national TV!
1/12/21
This week we're highlighting SilverSong—Hopscotch forum curator, talented digital artist, and dedicated community advocate.
From creating official challenges to judging coding competitions, SilverSong inspires others with their creativity and kindness.
