happn: dating app

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3.4
19.5L reviews
10Cr+
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Mature 17+
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About this app

happn - the dating app that lets you meet people that destiny has put on your path.

With more than 140 million users across the globe, happn is the best way to meet people nearby, who are already in your area. We’re the only real-life dating app. You only see people you’ve crossed paths with in real life or that you have common interests with, so you know you’re already in each other’s lives and that's where the magic can happen. Have you ever wondered if the person you smiled at over at that cool cafe was interested in you? With happn, you’ll never have to wonder again!

Find your Crush in your favourite spots

The advantage of happn lies in its ability to foster meaningful connections with those who share your daily routine. By allowing to meet people based on geographic proximity and the places you usually go to, happn encourages to connect in familiar environments, thus promoting relaxed and authentic dates. No more stress of the first dates and encounters! There’s no better icebreaker than talking about your favorite spots: bars, clubs, restaurants, parks etc.

True and safe dating experiences

* Your exact location is never revealed
* You keep control of what is displayed on your online profile
* You don’t have to worry about rejection: the person will never know you like them unless they like you back and crush
* You decide who you talk with: only after a crush, can you send/receive a message
* You can tell when you’re ready to meet for dating through our special feature in the chat to avoid the pressure of asking
* You can always change your mind at any time: happn is consent-driven
* No pressure: friendship, chat or a real love story - you decide

How does it work

It’s simple. When you cross paths with another happn user, their profile will appear on your app. Did someone catch your eye? Like them secretly. We promise that the person will never know unless they like you back and it’s a crush! You can then start to chat, see if there’s a spark, and maybe arrange to start dating.

Dating with confidence and safety

- The happn dating app is based on the principle of reciprocity: you will never have a chat with someone you’re not interested in.
- Profile certification: participate in creating a safe and trusted environment by verifying your profile and encouraging others to do the same.
- At happn, confidentiality is our priority: your location is never visible to other members, only the places you crossed paths with them are shown and you can deactivate if you don’t feel comfortable with it.

Want access to more features?

The happn dating app is free to download and use. If you would like access to more features, you can switch to Premium by purchasing a subscription. With Premium, you get access to the list of people who have liked your profile and you can send SuperCrushes to your favorite profiles so you’re sure to stand out. So what are you waiting for?
Download happn now and start your journey to something real, you never know, you might even find your soulmate.

https://www.happn.com/en/trust/
https://www.happn.com/en/privacy-basics/
Updated on
5 Sept 2025
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Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Location, Personal info and Device or other IDs
This app may collect these data types
Location, Personal info and 7 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

3.4
19.4L reviews
Bryce Nathanial
20 July 2025
Firstly. Notifications are terrible. It posts notifications to check out profiles just to open the app and tell you there's no one in your area. But if someone messaged you, good luck getting a notification. Secondly. The matches here are mostly scams. Two of my matches have completely changed their profile pics to completely different women. Another one was offering escort services. The rest haven't responded. Probably because they didn't get any notification. Definite buyer's remorse
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happn
22 July 2025
Hello Bryce, We’re really sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you sharing it. Your concerns are valid, and we take them seriously. Our team works hard to detect and remove fake profiles. Please report anything suspicious or contact us at [support@happn.com], we’re here to help.
Ken Crane
5 June 2025
As others have said there's just not enough people on the app and there's a lot of fake profiles. I live in Seattle and also spent a week up in Vancouver and came across one other person on the map. This subscription is currently absolutely not worth the money. hppn's response to this review suggesting I visit more areas and keep location settings enabled is laughable. I have been all over Seattle and Vancouver with location enabled. This recommendation hppn trying to blame anything else.
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happn
6 June 2025
Hello Ken, Happn works based on your location and real life encountering. Which means that the profiles you'll see entirely depends on the amount of real people using the app in your surrounding. We invite you to contact our support so that they can help you see as many users. We want to improve your experience and make it much more enjoyable.
Arturo Gonzalez Maldonado
11 November 2023
Back when it used to work. It was interesting using this app, crossing paths, trying to match with people relatively close. This latest time downloading the app, it's riddled with "error" 's (as indicated by the app) and No crossings are detected (I live in one of the busiest restaurant areas In town) even though my match parameters are wide open. I've reinstalled multiple times and opened up all permissions with no luck . Hopefully it's working for others.
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happn
12 November 2023
Hello! We are sorry that you are having a bad experience with our app. Could you please contact us via support@happn.com, so we can help you? Our team is ready to answer all of your questions.

What's new

"Early morning run", "Bad Bunny", "Wine and more wine", "Sunday market". Sounds like my weekend! But guess what? Hobbies have finally arrived on the app! Yep, you heard right. We’re rolling out some cool and unique hobbies that let you show off your true self. Get ready for some sparks of originality that bring excitement and help you match with people who share your interests.