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Alternative to My Transgender Date

A serious connection starts with understanding.

My Transgender Date brings trans women and men interested in dating them together. If you're also curious about personal matchmaking, tell Known about your life and the relationship you're hoping for. We'll get to know you, make an introduction, and help arrange a date if you both want to meet. Your next story can start with a conversation.

I've had a really positive experience with Known. The swipeless approach feels much more intentional than traditional dating apps, and it encourages genuine conversations instead of judging people in a split second. The profiles give you a better sense of who someone is, and the overall experience feels more thoughtful and less overwhelming. The app is easy to use, and it's refreshing to see a different approach to online dating that's focused on meaningful connections rather than endless scrolling. Definitely worth trying if you're looking for something more authentic.
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Love this concept!
BrookielegoApp Store review
Such good UI and the experience was honestly very lux and easy. Team was quick to respond? Too
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How is Known different?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Known vs My Transgender Date

The starting point

My Transgender Date is designed for transgender women and men interested in dating them.

Known starts with a conversation about your values, preferences and relationship goals.

Getting to know someone

The service emphasizes relationships and a community built with transgender team members.

When both people want to meet, Known helps plan the date and its practical details.

Your phone

My Transgender Date has listings on both the US App Store and Google Play.

Known is available on iOS and Android, so you can choose the same matchmaking service on either phone.

beautiful app!!
anya duaApp Store review
So glad I signed up! Known is not yet in my city but I am excited for when it comes! I’ve heard amazing things and can’t wait to see for myself why Known is amazing!
A_R4321App Store review
Had a great experience with known!
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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.

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.

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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Some of our favorite places

Where Known dates take place

Bar Bibi

Russian Hill / San Francisco

Bar Bibi

Chef Bahman Safari opened Bar Bibi last year in Russian Hill, turning a two-story corner space into a cozy neighborhood wine bar. For a date, the pillow-lined nooks tucked against the windows make for an intimate spot to settle in over a bottle.

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Sweet Maple

Lower Pacific Heights / San Francisco

Sweet Maple

Sweet Maple is for the date who takes breakfast seriously. The Lower Pacific Heights restaurant serves American brunch with Asian influences, including its thick-cut, sweet-and-spicy Millionaire’s Bacon.

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Trees and a pond in San Francisco’s Japanese Tea Garden

Golden Gate Park / San Francisco

Japanese Tea Garden

For a quieter daytime date, wander through the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park. The five-acre garden winds past koi ponds, stone lanterns, clipped pines, and its steep wooden drum bridge.

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

Your pocket matchmaker

Less searching.
More knowing.

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

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A little more to know

Good questions.

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.
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 preferences and make the reservation. All you have to do is show up and be yourself.
Do I get to talk to my date before meeting them?
Yes, you can chat with your date up to 2 hours before your reservation. Just enough time to break the ice without overthinking it.
Where is Known available?
Known is live in San Francisco and San Diego, with plans to expand worldwide soon. If you’re outside the US, join the worldwide waitlist to be notified when we launch in your city.
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.
When will I get off the waitlist?
We don't have a set timeline, but our algorithm is working on it daily. Every new member who joins Known gets us closer.