The happn app is based on the principle of reciprocity: you will never receive a message from someone youre not interested in. At happn, confidentiality is our priority: your location is never visible to other members, only the places you crossed paths with them are shown.

What kind of app is Happn?

mobile dating app Happn is a new mobile dating app that uses your phones location to show you potential matches. Every time you cross someones path, this persons profile will be added to the top of your feed. It works like Highlight, but for dating.

What is Happn used for?

It tells you whether youve crossed paths with them once or several times, gives you a map of roughly where you crossed paths, their photos, name, age and profession. If you like what you see you can hit the red love heart and if the feeling is mutual you have a crush and can start messaging.

Can you fake your location on happn?

The main issue with spoofing your location is that youll only be able to get in touch with Happn users that cross paths with that fake location. You wont be able to see users that happened to literally pass you by on the street.