# happn: dating app

> Dating app for real-life dates

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id489185828](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id489185828)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id489185828`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** HAPPN SAS
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (48,323 ratings)
- **Version:** 2026.18.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2012-03-07
- **Size:** 197 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/happn-dating-app/id489185828)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.happn.com/privacy-policy?l=en](https://www.happn.com/privacy-policy?l=en)

## Description

Like - Crush - Chat - Date. happn is a location-based dating app that helps you meet people you cross paths with in your daily life. With over 140 million users worldwide, it connects you with people you encounter at your regular spots—work, cafés, or strolls—making first interactions more natural and relaxed. Icebreakers, Teasers, and Hobbies help reveal personality, while CrushTime adds a playful twist to finding who already likes you.

Privacy and safety are built in: you control who can see you, what you share, and your exact location remains private with only crossing points visible. If you both like each other, you can chat and date. happn Premium unlocks perks like seeing who liked you and more SuperCrush opportunities to stand out in a genuine, everyday dating experience.

## Rankings

- #6,847 — Overall
- #7 — happy
- #30 — date
- #35 — site
- #58 — gay

## Review summary

Overall, Happn is polarizing: some users find it a good dating app with functional performance, but the majority report pervasive fake profiles and scams, costly premium features, unreliable location-based visibility, and safety concerns.

### Pros

- Some users describe Happn as a very good dating app overall.
- A few reviewers say the app works well and is functional.
- A minority view the dating concept as having potential.

### Cons

- Widespread fake profiles, bots, and scams, including external links to Snapchat/Telegram in bios.
- Paywall/ subscription pressure to see likes or message; many report paying for features with little return.
- Location/match visibility issues: 'nobody around' despite location settings.
- Safety/moderation concerns: harassment/flagging not adequately addressed.
- Inability to delete account; only pause it.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id489185828)