From meme lovers to farmers, niche dating apps in India have something for everyone
Dating is never easy, especially in India. Thankfully, numerous dating apps have come to our rescue. While Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge are well-known, what if you're exceptionally selective and seek someone with a unique niche that perfectly aligns with your preferences? Don't worry; today, we have apps for that too, and some of them may seem quite unconventional.
dailyO has explored several dating apps available in India and identified seven apps with remarkably specific niches.
Let's take a closer look:
Bristlr: A dating app for beard enthusiasts
Ladies, if you have a soft spot for bearded men, we have the perfect app for you. Launched in 2014, Bristlr caters to men with facial hair and women who appreciate them.
Raya: The exclusive invite-only dating app
Imagine an app exclusively for celebrities and the famous. Well, such an app does exist - Raya. Founded by Daniel Gendelman in 2014, Raya operates on an invite-only basis, maintaining a shroud of secrecy around its user list.
The app has an extensive waiting list of 900,000 people! Notable Indian celebrities like Janhvi Kapoor and Neha Sharma have reportedly joined the app, as per a report in The Hindustan Times.
If you can't secure an invitation to this app, you can download it (available only on iOS), submit an application, and hope for acceptance or rejection based on your profile.
Thursday: Date only on Thursdays
Yes, it's as straightforward as it sounds. Thursday is a dating app exclusively active on Thursdays. You can match with people and exchange messages only on Thursdays. Come midnight, all matches and messages are wiped clean. This approach ensures that people respond promptly and arrange meetings.
A bit fast and furious, isn't it?
Farmers: Exclusively for farmers
City life can be overwhelming for some, and if you prefer dating people from rural areas, this app may be for you. However, there's a catch - you must either own farmland or be a farmer to use it.
Despite being available on the Indian Play Store, logging in can be challenging, as we discovered during our test.
Schmooze: A meme-based dating app
If you want a partner with a similar sense of humor or simply enjoy humor, try Schmooze. This app matches you with memes.
Founded by a Stanford University alumnus and backed by investors from Hinge, Snapchat, and Giphy, Schmooze presents you with memes to swipe on. Your match recommendations are based on your meme-swiping activity.
Gleeden: Extramarital relationships
As unbelievable as it may seem, Gleeden is a unique online dating service dedicated to helping individuals find relationships outside of marriage.
Founded in 2009 in France, Gleeden sets itself apart by being created "for women by women." It prioritizes providing women in committed relationships with a secure and private platform.
Turn Up app
If you're like me and find your love language in song lyrics while enjoying music, the Turn Up app is tailored for you. This app is designed for music enthusiasts who can connect with others who share their musical tastes.
But that's not all; the list goes on. Besides these, numerous other apps allow you to connect based on Zodiac signs, religion, and more!
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