# Lost 'n' Found Search Engines Finderbase is a Global Listing for Finders & Seekers of Lost Items By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-07-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finderbase References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/life_hacks/finderbase/) & [finderbase](http://www.finderbase.com/en/) Often, consumers lose things and don’t even know where to begin. Did I lost it at work? Or maybe I lost it while riding my bike? FinderBase is an [online search engine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secondsense) that connects the finders and seekers of lost items. A global site, FinderBase uses a credit system that rewards people who find lost items. Launched in May, FinderBase hopes to one day become the “it” destination for all those looking for a [lost object](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wherethings) or its owner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Local Lost & Found:** Opportunity for creating local lost and found search engines that connect finders and seekers of lost items within specific communities. - **Blockchain Rewards:** Potential for implementing blockchain and cryptocurrency rewards systems to incentivize people who find and return lost items to their owners. - **Specialized Item Search:** Growing demand for specialized search engines that cater to specific types of lost items, such as pets, electronics, or jewelry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** Technology companies can develop innovative search engine platforms for lost and found items, integrating features such as geolocation and image recognition. - **Logistics:** Logistics companies can utilize lost and found search engines to better track and manage lost items during transportation, improving customer satisfaction and reducing claims. - **Insurance:** Insurance companies can collaborate with lost and found search engines to provide value-added services, such as coverage for lost or stolen items, and efficient claims processing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Location Bookmarking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/location-bookmarking.md) - [Phone Locator Alerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingerfind.md) - [Lost Pet Locators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puppy-platoon.md) - [Multi-Platform Search Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/user-searcher.md) - [AI-Powered Search Engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/find-ai.md) - [Image Library Search Engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/image-libraries.md) - [Productivity Tool Navigator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tool-finder.md) - [Lost Item Ride Share Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-found-index.md) - [SEO Link Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backlinks-finder.md)