happn
Cross paths. Date local.
happn is a location-based dating app that connects users with people they have crossed paths with in real life. Available on iOS and Android, it has attracted over 180 million users worldwide since its launch in 2014. The app focuses on local, real-world encounters as the basis for making romantic connections.
The app tracks users' locations and notifies them when they cross paths with other users, allowing them to connect after the fact
singles looking to meet people they have encountered in real life
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- freemium
- Company
- happn
- Launched
- 2014
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