Kindred-spirit matching
A 3-choice system — Yes, Maybe, No — that respects your time and surfaces people who share your values, not just your zip code.
Now in early accessFind the people
Find the people
who truly get you.
Connected is the trusted network for kindred spirits. Build real relationships rooted in shared values, interests, and life experiences — not swipes, not follower counts.
Free to join · iOS, Android & web · No endless swiping
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Connected
Discover♥ 6 vouchesTrust 92 ✓
Aisha, 29✓
📍 Brooklyn
UX designer who reads, runs, and remembers names.
readingtrail runspottery
✕
No⏳
Maybe♥
YesNo · Maybe · Yes — the 3-choice system
70K+
kindred spirits on the waitlist
190
cities lighting up
9 in 10
say their first intro felt real
4.9★
average early-access rating
Loved by early members
Real people. Real bonds. Already happening.
“I've made more genuine friends in two months on Connected than in two years of every other app. It actually feels like meeting people, not browsing them.”
Amara O.
Joined in Brooklyn
“The vouching changed everything. Knowing a mutual friend stands behind someone made me comfortable enough to actually show up — and I met my closest people here.”
Daniel R.
Joined in Austin
“No follower counts. No performing. Just people who care about the same things I do. It's the first app that left me feeling more connected, not less.”
Priya S.
Joined in London
“I moved to a new city knowing no one. Within three weeks I had a trivia team, a running group, and a person I'm dating. Connected did that.”
Sam T.
Joined in Chicago
“I've made more genuine friends in two months on Connected than in two years of every other app. It actually feels like meeting people, not browsing them.”
Amara O.
Joined in Brooklyn
“The vouching changed everything. Knowing a mutual friend stands behind someone made me comfortable enough to actually show up — and I met my closest people here.”
Daniel R.
Joined in Austin
“No follower counts. No performing. Just people who care about the same things I do. It's the first app that left me feeling more connected, not less.”
Priya S.
Joined in London
“I moved to a new city knowing no one. Within three weeks I had a trivia team, a running group, and a person I'm dating. Connected did that.”
Sam T.
Joined in Chicago
The loneliness paradox
We've never been more connected — or more alone.
The apps promised the world and delivered noise. Somewhere between the swiping and the scrolling, real connection got lost.
Endless swiping, empty matches
You judge and get judged in half a second on a single photo. It's exhausting, shallow, and it rarely leads anywhere real.
Follower counts over real bonds
Social platforms reward performance, not presence. You have hundreds of 'friends' and no one to call on a Tuesday.
No way to know who's real
Bots, catfish, and strangers with no accountability. Meeting someone new online means quietly bracing for the worst.
Connection that never leaves the screen
You match, you chat, it fizzles. The conversation never becomes a coffee, a hike, or a friendship that lasts.
There's a better way to find your people. We built it.
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Your profile
Jordan, 31
📍 Brooklyn · ✓ Verified
🛡 Trust dashboard88
Responsiveness92
Follow-through85
Vouches (4)48
✓ Photo verified+ Verify ID
Vouches from friends
“Known Jordan for 8 years — the most genuine, show-up-for-you person I know.”
A different foundation
Connection, built on trust — by design.
We rebuilt social from the ground up around the things that actually create lasting bonds: shared values, real verification, and meeting in the real world.
1
Matched on what matters
Our kindred-spirit model pairs you on values, interests, life experiences, and goals — the deep stuff — not a single profile photo.
2
Trust you can see
Friends vouch for you. Profiles are verified. Every person carries a visible trust score, so you always know who's real before you meet.
3
Made to leave the app
Group events first, one-on-one naturally after. Connected is designed to turn into real dinners, real runs, real friendships — offline.
Everything you need to belong
Designed for depth, not dopamine.
Every feature exists to do one thing: help you build relationships that actually last.
Social vouching
The people who know you best vouch for who you are. Real accountability replaces anonymous risk.
Trust scores & verification
Photo and ID verification plus a transparent trust score mean you meet real, accountable humans — every time.
Real-world events
Trivia nights, rooftop mixers, 5Ks, dinner clubs. Group-first gatherings where connection happens naturally.
Nearby, on your terms
Discover kindred spirits around you — discoverability is always off by default and fully in your control.
Conversations that lead somewhere
Gentle nudges and shared prompts help chats become plans, so connection doesn't die in the inbox.
How it works
From stranger to your person in three steps.
- 01
Build your real profile
Share what actually matters — your values, passions, the experiences that shaped you. Get verified and invite a friend to vouch for you.
- 02
Meet your kindred spirits
We introduce you to people who genuinely align with you. Choose Yes, Maybe, or No — no frantic swiping, no games.
- 03
Show up in real life
Join a group event or plan a one-on-one. Connection moves off the screen and into your actual life — where it belongs.
Belonging, found
This is what your people feel like.
Connected isn't a feed you scroll. It's a community you belong to — thousands of people choosing depth over noise, in cities around the world.
Trivia nightsRun clubsDinner partiesBook circlesRooftop mixersHiking crewsArt crawlsFounder dinnersSunday marketsLive music
190 cities
and counting
2,800+
events hosted
83%
meet up within 2 weeks
Trust & safety
Your safety isn't a feature. It's the foundation.
Connection only matters if you feel safe enough to be yourself. We built Connected with that as the first principle, not an afterthought.
Verified, accountable people
Photo and ID verification plus social vouching mean the person you meet is exactly who they say they are.
You're always in control
Location is off by default. Block, report, and one-tap safety tools are everywhere. Your boundaries are respected.
Privacy by principle
We never sell your data and never run third-party ads against it. Your information powers your experience — nothing else.
Real human moderation
A dedicated trust team reviews reports — typically within 24 hours — with zero tolerance for harassment or harm.
End-to-end encrypted in transit No data ever sold Human moderation, 24h
In your pocket
Beautifully simple. Built for real life.
Connected feels effortless from the first tap — calm, warm, and free of the noise you're used to. Native on iOS and Android, and right at home on the web.
- No ads. No algorithmic outrage. No infinite scroll.
- Thoughtful design that respects your attention and your time.
- Your data stays yours — always.
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Events
🌍 Global
Global Singles Festival
Same day, every major city
Local picks
🍸›
Rooftop Mixer
Tonight · 41 going
🌮›
Trivia & Tacos
Sat · 28 going
🏃›
Connected 5K
Sun · 138 going
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Connected
Discover♥ 6 vouchesTrust 92 ✓
Aisha, 29✓
📍 Brooklyn
UX designer who reads, runs, and remembers names.
readingtrail runspottery
✕
No⏳
Maybe♥
YesNo · Maybe · Yes — the 3-choice system
Questions, answered
Everything you might be wondering.
Is Connected a dating app or a friendship app?
Both — and more. Connected is for any meaningful relationship: friendships, dating, community, even professional kinship. You tell us what you're looking for, and we introduce you to people who genuinely align with you.
How is this different from every other social app?
Two ways. First, we match on what actually creates lasting bonds — shared values, interests, life experiences, and goals — never a single photo. Second, trust is built in: friends vouch for you, profiles are verified, and everyone carries a visible trust score. No bots, no follower-count games.
What is social vouching?
The people who know you best can vouch that you're real and genuine. It's like a warm introduction at scale — it replaces the anonymous risk of meeting strangers online with real human accountability.
Is it free?
Yes. Joining Connected, building your profile, discovering people, and attending many community events are free. Optional premium features exist for people who want more, but the heart of Connected is free for everyone.
How do you keep me safe?
Verification and vouching mean you meet accountable, real people. Location sharing is off by default, blocking and reporting are one tap away, and a human trust team reviews reports — usually within 24 hours — with zero tolerance for harm.
When can I get it?
Connected is rolling out city by city right now. Join the waitlist and you'll be among the first invited when we open in your area — on iOS, Android, and the web.
Still curious? Join the waitlist and we'll guide you in.
Your people are out there.
Let's find them.
Join 70,000+ kindred spirits building the relationships that actually matter. Early access is opening city by city — claim your spot today.
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