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Let possibility become a plan.

Looking for someone on Match can be its own evening activity. Fancy trying a personal introduction? Known gets to know you through a conversation and introduces you to one person at a time. If you both want to meet, we help make the plan. A little less searching, a little more looking forward to the date.

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4.7App Store monthly average
A couple kissing beneath string lights
I've been on some great dates so far with genuine people who were clearly there for the same reason I was.
w_sfApp Store review
This is such a great app. I love how you are able to find someone for me so easily and effectively! It was effortless and helped me find someone I adore! Best app!
JAKEt007_App Store review
Went on my first date this weekend. I really like that they pick the bar for you
AustínoApp Store review
Love this! I was on the waitlist for a while and started to lose hope but I just got my first match and he’s really cute! Fingers crossed!
NorthBay21App Store review
Amazing!! Was super user friendly and took minimal time to set up. Great idea and executed really well!!
tademadeApp Store review
Beautiful UI, such a clean user experience with great haptic feedback that makes the app come alive. Definitely recommending to friends in search of a dating app!
Ellie StrandeApp Store review

How Known works

A little more personal.

Swipeless dating.

You don't browse people. You're introduced to them.

Known starts by getting to know you. Not just your profile, but how you think, what you value, and who you're drawn to.

From there, we introduce you to one person at a time. Someone chosen with intention. Someone worth meeting.

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No endless options. No small talk.

If there's mutual interest, we set the date. Time, place, everything handled. All you have to do is show up.

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It gets better over time.

After each date, Known learns. What felt right. What didn't. What surprised you.

So every introduction becomes more accurate. More natural. More you.

Less searching. More knowing.

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How is Known different?

Do you want to browse, or be introduced?

Dating that cares about your time

Known is searching for your match every day, so you don’t have to spend hours swiping or checking for someone new. When we find someone you want to meet, we plan the date and send you the details. You just have to show up.

What will it feel like in person?

Skip the pen-pal phase

We believe chemistry is best discovered in person, not over a screen. Known skips the endless small talk and conversations that go nowhere, so you can see if there’s a spark in person. Once you both say yes to an introduction, Known finds a time that works and plans the date. Save the real getting-to-know-you part for when you meet.

Ready for something beyond an inbox?

Meet people looking for what you are

Known is a community of intentional daters who are ready for a real relationship. Whether you’re newly single, divorced, have been dating for a while, or simply ready to find your person - our matchmaker gets to know you and what you’re looking for so we can find the same in the people we introduce you to.

More than a questionnaire?

Meet someone chosen for you

There’s a lot about you that could never fit into a dating profile. At Known, we get to know all the little things that make you, you - your quirks, values, aspirations, and what you’re looking for in a relationship. We do the same with your potential matches, so we can introduce you to someone we believe you’ll have real compatibility with.

Can someone else handle the planning?

We make the date happen

When you and your match are ready to meet, Known finds a time that works for both of you, picks a spot nearby, books the reservation, and sends you the details. We take care of everything so you don’t have to.

Want a date that fits your life?

Your preferences matter.

Your match, preferences, and availability help shape the date. Known looks for a place that fits, not just somewhere to meet.

Known vs Match

The detailsMatch
Matching
A conversation about your values, preferences and relationship goals, then a personal introduction.
Profile search and daily recommendations based on your preferences.
Meeting in person
We find a time and place and book the date once you both want to meet.
App conversations plus virtual and in-person singles events.
Manual swiping
None. We find your match; you decide whether to meet.
Search profiles and review daily recommendations.
Book the date
We choose a time and place and handle the reservation.
Date booking isn’t advertised.
Cost
Free matchmaking and date booking. Food and drinks are separate.
Free download; paid upgrades.
No subscription
No subscription. No monthly dating bill.
Premium subscriptions available.
Great app for authentic dating and very refreshing concept behind the app.
sam736528App Store review
I went on a great date, it was nice the whole experience was sort of all taken care of for me.. restaurant was nice and I’d try it again
Jon.poker345App Store review
Love the app- especially the intro. What an awesome idea- I can’t wait for this to go global! 🤩
Teeps73App Store review
Super easy and fun to use. Great way to meet people and different than other dating apps :)
madisondoanutApp Store review
I wasn’t expecting this to work but I got a date after three weeks on the waitlist and honestly it was the best date I’ve had in a while.
SFGuy101App Store review
Got to know me better than I know myself and actually got me dates with interesting people. 10/10 recommend
lwc2120App Store review
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Some of our favorite places

Where Known dates take place

Brazen Head

Cow Hollow / San Francisco

Brazen Head

Brazen Head is a useful answer when an evening drink turns into wanting dinner. The Buchanan Street restaurant and public house serves comforting classics, from French onion soup to pepper steak, with a bar that stays open later than the kitchen.

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Aerial view of the Winchester Mystery House mansion with its red tile roofs and surrounding trees

San Jose

Winchester Mystery House

Explore the Winchester Mystery House together, a 160-room mansion in west San Jose known for doors that open onto walls and stairways that lead to the ceiling. The 65-minute Mansion Tour takes you through 110 rooms, and your ticket also includes access to the gardens.

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Outdoor patio with tables, patio heaters and a planter of purple flowers in the foreground

Palo Alto

Vino Locale

Taste a flight of four pours at Vino Locale in downtown Palo Alto, then stay for live music in the back garden. The patio hosts music Thursday through Saturday from 6:30pm to 9pm with a firepit nearby, and the venue itself recommends the setting for first and second dates.

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A few possibilities from our venue library. Your date’s location depends on your match, preferences, and availability.

A little more to know

Good questions.

Do I get to talk to my date before meeting them?
Yes, you can chat with your date at 7 AM on the morning of your reservation. Just enough time to work out any last minute details. Plenty of time to break the ice, without overthinking it.
Is Known available on Android?
Yes, in the US. Download it for Android, or use known.com/join and we will send you to the right place for your phone. Outside the US, join the global waitlist.
Why do I need a friend to vouch for me?
Vouching helps us review your application with a more honest lens, which often strengthens your profile. The more we know about you, the better your Introductions.
Does Known plan the first date?
Yes! Once you confirm your match and your schedules align, we select a venue based on both of your locations and make the reservation. All you have to do is show up and be yourself.
How long does it take to chat with the matchmaker?
A typical conversation takes around 15 minutes, but take your time. You can always pause and come back to it whenever you're ready. We suggest finding a quiet place with good internet for the best experience.
How do I delete my account?
Sorry to see you go. If you'd like to withdraw your application to Known you can do so by deleting your account in settings. All data will be deleted within 30 days of the request, abiding by data compliance. We recommend pausing your account, because if you withdraw, you will re-enter the waitlist upon returning.

Your pocket matchmaker

Less searching.
More knowing.

A conversation. An introduction. A date worth getting ready for.

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