Dater

Meet nearby people, make friends, and build meaningful connections across India. Dater is a free dating app that helps you discover genuine people through verified profiles, thoughtful conversations, and privacy-first features.

Unlike traditional dating apps, Dater replaces endless swiping with a simple Explore feed where you can browse profiles naturally, send friend requests, and start conversations with confidence.

Whether you’re looking to make new friends, start dating, or meet people who share your interests, Dater offers a clean, safe, and enjoyable experience.

Discover People Nearby

Browse profile cards of people near your location and explore detailed profiles before connecting. Find people based on your preferences and discover meaningful connections at your own pace.

With Dater Premium, you can change your city and discover people in other cities across India.

Connect Naturally

No endless swiping.

• Send friend requests to people you’d like to connect with.
• Stand out by sending a comment with your friend request.
• Chat after your friend request is accepted.
• Ignore profiles you’re not interested in.

Share Your Story

Express yourself by sharing Stories with your friends and other members who match your preferences. You can also choose to make your Stories visible only to your friends.

Verified Profiles

Increase trust with optional selfie verification using liveness detection. Verified members receive a verified badge, making it easier to identify authentic profiles.

Powerful Search

Use search filters to discover people who match your preferences. Dater Premium unlocks advanced filters for a more personalized experience.

Privacy That Puts You in Control

Your privacy matters.

• Privacy Mode — Your profile is only visible to people you send friend requests to.
• Hide Name — Show only the first letter of your name on your profile.
• Pause Account — Take a break anytime without deleting your account.
• Control who can view your Stories.
• Block and report members.

Boost Your Profile

Want more visibility? Use Profile Boost to appear more often to nearby members for a limited time.

A Safer Community

We’re committed to creating a respectful community.

• Phone number verification during sign up.
• Optional selfie verification with liveness detection.
• Automatic photo moderation helps detect content that violates our community guidelines.
• Report and block tools help keep the community safe.

Dater Premium

Unlock additional features including:

• Change your city
• Advanced search filters
• Access to additional premium features available in the app

Why Choose Dater?

• Free to download and use
• No endless swiping
• Meet nearby people across India
• Verified profiles
• Stories
• Friend-based connections
• Powerful privacy controls
• Clean and easy-to-use interface

Dater is intended for adults aged 18 years and above.

Download Dater today and start making meaningful connections with people nearby.