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Overview

What Happn does

Happn is a location-based dating app that connects you with people you've crossed paths with in real life. Using GPS tracking, the app shows you profiles of other users you've been near, adding a serendipitous element to online dating. It's ideal for those who want to meet people from their daily life.

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Where it falls short

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  • High volume of fake profiles, bots, and scammer accounts
  • Poor match quality and low likelihood of resulting in actual dates
  • Limited user base in smaller cities and non-urban areas
  • Security concerns with location-based technology revealing user movement patterns
  • Subscription and billing issues with poor customer service response

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Capabilities

Features

  • Crossed Paths

    Crossed Paths capability

  • FlashNote

    FlashNote capability

  • CrushTime

    CrushTime capability

  • Video Call

    Video Call capability

  • Invisible Mode

    Invisible Mode capability

  • Audio Messages

    Audio Messages capability

  • Spotify

    Integration with Spotify

  • Instagram

    Integration with Instagram

  • Facebook

    Integration with Facebook

  • Ios support

    Available on ios

  • Android support

    Available on android

  • Web support

    Available on web

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Questions people ask

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Is Happn free to use?

Yes, Happn is free to download and use. Premium membership is optional and unlocks features like seeing who has liked your profile and sending FlashNotes to people you haven't matched with.

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How does Happn's location matching work?

Happn shows you profiles of people you have crossed paths with in real life. The app uses GPS to detect when two users are near each other and displays their profiles when this happens. Your exact location remains hidden to other users.

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What is the cost of Happn Premium?

Happn Premium pricing varies by region. In the US, a one-month subscription costs approximately $29.99, while in Europe it ranges from €34.99 for one month to €94.99 for a 12-month subscription.

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What premium features does Happn offer?

Happn Premium allows you to see who has liked your profile, send up to 10 FlashNotes per day to people you haven't matched with, make audio and video calls within the app, and access other advanced features.

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Behind it

Who makes Happn

Company
Happn
Based in
Paris, France
Founders
Didier Rappaport, Fabien Cohen, Antony Cohen

Timeline

Happn over time

  1. Acquisition2025-09-02

    Hello Group acquires Happn, a Beijing-based company behind Momo and Tantan

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  2. Founded2014-01-01

    Happn founded by Didier Rappaport, Fabien Cohen, and Antony Cohen

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