Compass is a free, open-source platform to help people form deep, meaningful, and lasting connections — whether platonic, romantic, or collaborative. It’s made possible by contributions from the community, including code, ideas, feedback, and donations. Unlike typical apps, Compass prioritizes values, interests, and personality over swipes and ads, giving you full control over who you discover and how you connect.

Why is Compass different from other meeting apps?

- Keyword Search: Find people who share your niche interests.
- Transparent Database: See all profiles, apply filters, and search freely — no hidden algorithms.
- Notification System: Get alerts when new people match your searches — no endless scrolling required.
- Personality-Centered: Values and ideas first. Photos stay secondary.
- Democratic & Open Source: Built by the community, for the community — no ads, no hidden monetization.

How does governance work?

Compass is run democratically under a constitution that prevents central control and ensures long-term alignment with its mission.

- Major decisions (scope, funding, rules) are voted on by active contributors.
- The full constitution is public and transparent.
- No corporate capture — Compass will always remain a community-owned project.

Is Compass really free?

Yes. Compass will always be:
- Ad-free
- Subscription-free
- Open-source
Supported entirely by donations, not by selling your data or attention.

Is my data safe?

Yes.
- Your data will never be sold.
- You can control what is visible publicly.
- Chat messages are stored in the database with AES-256 encryption.
- Stored in secure Supabase and Firebase databases.

What platforms does Compass run on?

Right now, Compass is runs as a web app in any browser and as a native mobile app on Android.

What is open source?

Compass is fully open source, which means anyone can view the code, suggest improvements, or contribute directly. This ensures transparency, prevents hidden agendas, and allows the community to shape the platform together.

Whether it’s fixing a small bug, adding a new feature, improving design, or writing tests, contributions of all sizes are welcome. You can explore the code and instructions on our GitHub repository.

How fast is Compass growing?

Compass has officially launched in October 2025 and is growing fast. You can explore real-time stats and transparent community data on our Growth & Stats page.
Because Compass is fully transparent and community-owned, you can see how the ecosystem evolves — not just in numbers, but in how people connect, collaborate, and help shape the platform together.

What’s the long-term vision?

Our goal is for Compass to become what Linux is for software, Wikipedia is for knowledge, or Firefox is for browsing — a public, open-source infrastructure that anyone can use, contribute to, and trust. We believe meaningful human connection deserves the same treatment: free, transparent, community-owned, and protected from corporate capture.

What’s next?

Our focus is now toward gathering feedback, growing the community and securing donations to sustain and expand the platform.

Every action, whether sharing, donating, or contributing, directly helps Compass remain ad-free, subscription-free, and community-owned.

How can I help?

- Give Feedback
- Contribute to Development: View the code on GitHub
- Donate: Support the infrastructure
- Spread the Word: Tell friends and family who value depth and real connection. Post about it on forums, social media, etc. Share the URL or the QR code.

How can I contact the community?

You can reach us through the contact form, the feedback form, or any of our socials.