Happn is a location-based app (no website) with a really nifty twist. Unlike traditional dating apps that just connect you with potential matches so you can start chatting online, Happn takes it a step further by actually geo-locating matches near you in real-time.

This means finding a match that you “happen” to literally cross paths with (hence the name). I really love the idea!

Happn is, in some ways, a bit like Tinder since once you sign up youre presented with profiles in your vicinity based on your search criteria and you either like or not (no swiping function though, you just tap the “Y” or the “x” symbols).

Once youve liked a few profiles, youll have to wait until they like you too… and then voila! Its a crush.

How Does Happns First-Time Sign Up Work?

Sign-up to Happn is easy. Youre given two options to sign up: either using your Apple ID or with your Facebook account.

Youll need to enter your first name, date of birth, your gender, and the gender you wont cross paths https://datingranking.net/escort-directory/providence/ with, and then at least one profile photo.

The next step is to select what youre looking for, be it a relationship, nothing serious, or for the fence-sitters out there, an “Ill know it when I find it” option.

The final 4 steps are to select your ideal vacation (hike backpack, deck chair sunscreen or museum postcards), your preferences when it comes to nightlife (in bed by midnight, party in moderation or Im a night owl), smoking (you smoke, not a fan of zero tolerance) and finally if you want kids or not.

How Your Happn Profile Works

Once youve set up your profile and indicated what youre looking for (and if you can cook or not… Read more