Happn Lifestyle. Offers in-app purchases. Add to wishlist. With over 100 million members, happn is the dating app that lets you find everyone you have crossed paths with; the people destiny has decided you should meet. Like the profiles that catch your eye, get a Crush and most importantly, get together! There's a new dating app on the smartphone scene: Happn. It helps people get in touch who have actually crossed paths in real life. American, have official government buildings, houses, restaurants, golf course world-class brands, such a. Happn is popular because of its unique idea of online dating. It shows you users that you crossed paths with recently. This concept is unique because it makes you aware of the connections you’re missing every day. It takes into consideration peoples’ preferences, who generally prefer going out with somebody who lives relatively near them.
| Initial release | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Operating system | iOS, Android, Windows Phone |
| Type | Social networking |
| Website | happn.com |
happn is a location-based social searchmobile app that allows users to like or dislike other users, and allows users to chat if both parties liked each other (a match). The app is used as an online dating application.[1] Happn was founded by Didier Rappaport, Fabien Cohen and Antony Cohen[2]. and developed by FTW & Co. The application is compatible with Android, iPhone,[3] and Windows.[4] The app uses a feed based upon the location of users' phone, listing possible matches.[5] In July 2014, the app had 40,000 daily users.[5] In January 2016, happn had 10 million users.[6]
The focus of Happn is to match users based on locations where they've crossed paths.[7]
In July 2021, Didier Rappaport was given the boot by investors following the publication of an article by Mediapart[8] exposing allegations of sexual behaviour and harassment towards his employees (70 testimonials from the company’s current and former employees).
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- ^Barrie, Joshua (February 10, 2015). 'The French dating app that lets you track down people you passed on the street seems like a stalker's dream'. Business Insider. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
- ^Chaturvedi, Anumeha. 'French dating app Happn off to a good start in India'. The Economic Times. Retrieved 2021-07-04.
- ^Bromwich, Jonah (December 31, 2014). 'A Dating App, Happhin, to Find a Match Nearby'. The New York Times. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
- ^Eaton, Kit (January 27, 2016). 'Video Feature: Finding a Valentine, With a Tap or a Swipe'. The New York Times. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
- ^ abDillet, Romain (July 16, 2014). 'Happn Is A Dating App Powered By Real Life Interactions'. TechCrunch. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- ^Roof, Katie (January 19, 2016). 'Dating App Happn Reaches 10 Million Users, Adds Voice'. TechCrunch. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- ^'This map shows the tube's Happn hotspots'. Timeout. July 10, 2018.
- ^Cebron, David Perrotin, Hugo Boursier et Valentin. 'Accusé de violences sexuelles, le patron de Happn quitte l'entreprise'. Mediapart (in French). Retrieved 2021-07-04.