Why Did the Flip Shop App Shut Down? And How to Collaborate With Haakwear Going Forward

To Our Amazing Creators

To all our amazing creators who used to collaborate with us on the Flip Shop app, we miss you! 💙 Unfortunately, Flip Shop shut down without notice, and we lost touch with many of the talented content creators who helped share Haakwear with the world.

But we have great news: Haakwear is now launching our official Creator & Affiliate Program on Shopify Collabs.

👉 If you loved making videos and content featuring Haakwear beanies, we’d love to reconnect with you!

Here’s what’s in it for you:

• Earn commissions when your followers shop through your unique affiliate link.

• Free products & samples for selected collaborations.

• Spotlight opportunities on Haakwear’s official channels.

• Be the first to rep new drops, including our exclusive H-Stitch Beanie — the beanie that changed the game.

We know many of you built great momentum with Flip Shop, and we want to keep that energy alive. Haakwear is made in the USA, veteran-owned, and built on community and that includes YOU.

👉 Apply now to join Haakwear Collabs on Shopify and keep creating the content you love while earning.

We’re excited to work with you again and can’t wait to see the amazing content you create for your favorite beanie brand.

Why Did the Flip Shop App Shut Down?

If you’ve been wondering why the Flip Shop app suddenly disappeared, you’re not alone. Many creators, brands, and shoppers were left surprised when the once-promising app shut down in 2025. Let’s take a closer look at what Flip was, why it rose so quickly, and why it ultimately closed its doors.

What Was Flip?

Flip, often called Flip Shop, was a social commerce app that combined short video content with e-commerce. Think TikTok meets Amazon: creators posted video reviews, users could shop directly inside the app, and both sides earned rewards. The app gained traction especially when there were concerns about a potential U.S. TikTok ban, which made Flip look like the next big alternative.

At its peak, Flip was impressive:

• Over 16 million users

• Billions of video views

• Tens of millions paid out to creators

• A $1 billion valuation after raising $144 million in 2024

On paper, Flip seemed unstoppable.

Why Flip Shut Down

Despite its strong start, Flip faced several challenges it couldn’t overcome:

• High Costs of Growth – Incentives, discounts, and creator payouts were expensive, and revenue couldn’t keep up.

• Fierce Competition – TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube already dominated short-form video and social shopping.

• Funding Pressure – Investors wanted results, but Flip’s model wasn’t sustainable at scale.

• Loss of Momentum – Much of Flip’s hype came from TikTok ban rumors. When TikTok thrived, Flip lost its edge.

• Unsustainable Metrics – Retention rates, revenue streams, and acquisition costs didn’t line up for long-term success.

What Flip Said

When Flip announced its shutdown, the company focused on gratitude — highlighting its mission, community, and creator payouts. What it didn’t highlight were the financial and competitive struggles behind the scenes.

What This Means for Creators and Brands

Flip’s shutdown is a reminder of how tough the social commerce space is. Even with funding, hype, and a great idea, competing with tech giants is no small feat. For creators, it’s also a lesson in diversification: building audiences across multiple platforms is safer than relying on just one app.

Final Thoughts

The Flip Shop app’s story is a mix of ambition, innovation, and the hard realities of scaling in the social commerce space. While Flip is gone, its rise and fall offer valuable insights into the future of content, shopping, and creator-driven commerce.

Stay cozy,
Team Haakwear
Made in Cleveland/Parma, Ohio 🇺🇸 | Veteran-Owned | Home of the H-Stitch Beanie

P.S. We want to be transparent: Haakwear USA shipped hundreds of beanies and fulfilled every single order that came through our system from Flip — even though Flip stopped paying us and eventually shut down without notice. We kept our commitment to customers and creators, and now we’re moving forward with Shopify Collabs so you can work directly with us without a middleman.