And, it's quite popular. In Jan 2021, it reached over 100 million users worldwide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The premise is simple: The app uses technology to match you up with people who you have crossed paths with in bars, coffee shops, galleries and so on. You can then use the app to break the ice and ask if they wanna meet up for a proper get-to-know-you chat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You don\u2019t even need to have crossed paths with someone, too. Happn also matches you with people who are currently nearby, and who you may be interested in but haven\u2019t met yet. If the two of you have some free time, you can use the app to quickly arrange a meet-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With such an interesting and unique concept, it\u2019s easy to see why Happn has become so popular in recent years. But is it the right dating app for you? <\/p>\n\n\n\n I signed up to it and checked it out. In this Happn review, I\u2019ll be taking a look at its pros and cons, how it works exactly, its key features – and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s start. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Happn is different to many other online dating apps because it\u2019s a location based app that pairs you up with people who are located within a 250 metre radius of you. You can use it to meet up with people who are currently around the corner from you, in a nearby gallery checking out the art – or even sitting in the same bar as you!\u00a0It also lets you find people you\u2019ve already crossed paths with, and who \u201cgot away.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s been around since 2014 and, other than the fact that it\u2019s location-based, it works similarly to Tinder. People who use it make new friends, find hookups – and generally meet new people who live nearby and share the same interests as them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Happn lets you sign up using your Facebook account but (thankfully) this isn\u2019t mandatory. If you don\u2019t have a Facebook account, or don\u2019t wish to share your Facebook data, you can instead sign up using your mobile number or via your Google account. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Creating a profile is a super easy process and there\u2019s no need to fill out any lengthy questionnaires. Instead, Happn just wants the most basic of information from you at this point – your name, your DOB and your gender preference. You can<\/em> also add information about yourself – your education status etc – but again this isn\u2019t mandatory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unlike a lot of dating apps these days, Happn doesn\u2019t actually verify your profile using an email address. Some users might be a tad concerned by this but<\/em> the good news is that everyone has to sign up using their Facebook or their Google account, which goes a long way to reducing the number of fake profiles and scammers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Naturally, I recommend adding a few photos of yourself and a line or two in your bio about who you are and what you\u2019re looking for. It\u2019s super easy to do and shouldn\u2019t take more than a minute or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Happn is clearly aimed at the modern day dater who is looking for something quick and easy in terms of the app and how they meet new people. To that end, barely any of the profiles on here are what you\u2019d call \u201cin-depth\u201d and filled with information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Indeed, most of them contain the most basic of information – name, age and gender, along with a photo. Moreover, because Happn lets you hide your age and even your distance, some profiles don\u2019t even let you see how old the person is. Being able to hide information is, however, only available to premium members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some<\/em> profiles definitely contain more information about themselves, including their interests and what they\u2019re looking for. You\u2019ll find that most contain just a few pictures of themselves, though, which suggests that many people who use Happn judge whether or not to match with someone based entirely on their photos alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you think about it, this kind of<\/em> makes sense. After all, Happn seeks to connect you with people who might be sitting in the same bar as you. And whenever we meet people in bars, all we have to judge them on at first are their looks alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You will also find that there are some fake profiles on Happn. If you spot one, you\u2019re advised to report it straight away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Happn is a dating app that doesn\u2019t come with a search function, which means you can only find other users based on the preferences you\u2019ve set, as well as your proximity. Indeed, Happn only lets you match with users who are within a 250 metre radius of yourself, which some people will find too restrictive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Like Tinder and other modern-day dating apps, Happn doesn\u2019t let you message someone unless you\u2019re a mutual match. This means they have to send you a \u201clike\u201d and you have to send them one back. Only once you\u2019re a match can you start chatting, which can be both a good thing and a bad thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s a good thing because it means people only get to chat to those they\u2019re interested in right from the start, but it can be a bad thing for users who are finding it hard to land matches. Unlike Tinder, though, Happn does at least let you see who\u2019s already \u201cliked\u201d you, which goes some way to speeding up the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are three ways you can make contact on Happn: You can send someone a direct message, which is easily the most popular way to make contact, or you can send them a \u201cHello\u201d (or FlashNote) This basically lets them know you\u2019re interested in them, but that you\u2019re leaving it to them to make the first move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also send voice messages on Happn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Happn has a handful of features – some are free, and some are only available to paid members. Let\u2019s take a look at the free features first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Free Features<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Paid Membership Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n No, Happn isn\u2019t 100% free. It\u2019s free to register, create profile, match with people, and free to send a message. However, there are upgrade packages that are designed to enhance the whole experience (and help you get more out of Happn).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prices are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other than upgrading to the monthly premium packages, you can also purchase individual Happn coins, with prices for 10 coins starting out at around .20 cents per coin (around $4 in total). These coins give you access to extra features, including 10 Hellos per day\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like a lot of dating apps these days, Happn gives you the option of downloading a mobile app version of the site if that\u2019s something you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How does the Happn app measure up? <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s actually pretty damn good. This is hardly surprising because Happn was essentially made to be used on mobile devices due its concept (you\u2019re meeting people on the move), and it\u2019s clear that the developers have put a lot of effort into getting the app just right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Like the web version of Happn, the app tracks the places you\u2019ve been to even if you shut the app off for a while. That said, if you don\u2019t want the app to keep functioning when you\u2019ve closed it, you can switch to \u201cInvisibility Mode\u201d (recommended, although it\u2019s only available with a premium subscription). It\u2019s perfect for whenever you\u2019re out and about but don\u2019t wish to meet people at that particular time. After all, the last<\/em> thing you want is for someone to track you down when you\u2019re simply not in the mood for a meet-up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n On the other hand, it\u2019s a shame that the app doesn\u2019t let you block specific places, such as your own home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n On the plus side of things, though, the app is brilliantly designed – it\u2019s both functional and easy to use, as well as pleasing on the eyes. Moreover, its geolocation works super well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As a free member, you can view other people's pics, update your status to let people know what you\u2019re up to, match with other members – and send and receive messages. As a paid member, you get access to extra features, including the useful \u201cinvisibility mode\u201d and an extra number of Hello\u2019s each day.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are the premium features worth it?\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Happn is competitively priced. For comparison\u2019s sake, Tinder\u2019s upgrade packages are priced very similarly. That said, Tinder works differently to Happn and its premium package nets you more perks. However, because Happn is a location-based app, the fact that you can make yourself invisible when you upgrade is a bit of a godsend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Overall, Happn is worth paying for if you\u2019re up for meeting people who are close by and want to get things moving quickly. However, if you\u2019re already landing matches and meeting up with people as a free member, upgrading your account will hardly seem worth it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Happn will share your data with third party companies – but<\/em> the good news is that they at least tell you before you sign up who they\u2019ll be sharing it with. Moreover, it\u2019s worth mentioning that, if you do sign up via your Facebook account, Happn and Facebook will have the ability to collect more data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Other than that, Happn is a secure dating site that\u2019s safe to use. Like all dating apps, however, you still need to practice personal safety. This means being on your guard against fake profiles, and doing what you can to minimise risk when you meet someone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Happn lets you swap voice messages before you meet up, and it\u2019s a feature that\u2019s well worth using. We also advise that you always meet in a neutral place, such as a bar or coffee shop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Before I signed up to Happn, I\u2019d heard people calling it a \u201ccreepy stalker\u201d app – but I soon found that this definitely<\/em> wasn\u2019t the case. The sign up process was fairly quick (although the site took a while to load) and as soon as my profile was loaded up, I was instantly shown potential matches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It is<\/em> slightly unnerving at first when you see the app tell you that you \u201ccrossed paths with X person an hour ago\u201d and see that they passed by your house. But on the other hand, it\u2019s a fantastic way to make local connections and meet people as soon as possible (provided you both agree to it!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fortunately, I live in a densely populated area, so I was able to land a few matches, chat with a couple of people – and even meet up. All in all, the app is super easy to use, it\u2019s super uncomplicated (you literally just swipe Yes or No, chat and meet up) and, as long as you take steps to protect yourself, it\u2019s also safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Naturally, the fact that you can match with someone you\u2019ve crossed paths with in real life sounds pretty amazing. But Happn is obviously limited by the fact that most<\/em> people you cross paths with won\u2019t be on the app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Moreover, Happn can also be a tad soul destroying if you find someone on the app who you\u2019ve already seen in real life (and really fancied) \u2026 only to find out that they didn\u2019t fancy you. On the whole, though, I had a good experience using it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Read our comparison:<\/strong> Happn Vs Tinder<\/a> to know which one is best for you \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Happn is a location-based dating app that seeks to help you make connections with people who are nearby. Or, as the app itself puts it, … <\/p>\nHappn Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Who Is Happn For? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Who Is Happn Not For? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How Does Happn Work? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Getting Started On Happn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nIs Happn Free?\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Happn Membership Prices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Happn App's Interface & Design<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Is It Worth Paying For Happn? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Privacy, Security & Customer Support <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Our Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n