Nearly 27% said they used dating apps to make friends because they were lonely in lockdown. More women than men—39% vs. 29%—said they used dating apps to make platonic friends.

Can I use tinder to make friends?

Yep, now you can make friends on Tinder. The app launched Tinder Social, which allows users to form groups of friends (same-sex or co-ed, whichever you prefer) to match and meet up with other peoples groups of friends.

Can you use Bumble just to make friends?

Bumble, the popular dating app where girls make the first move, has released an update that may turn the dating app world on its head. The new feature, called BFF, essentially lets users use the same swiping and matching algorithms for friendship instead of dating.

How do you make Bumble BFF both genders?

Go to the main screen where you can swipe other profiles. Tap the Bumble logo that can be found at the top of the screen. Scroll to BFF and tap “Switch To BFF”

Are there any apps to meet friends?

12 Friendship Apps Thatll Help You Meet New People Meetup. Apple. A simple way to join a like-minded social circle, Meetup matches people based on their shared interests. Yubo. Yubo. Bumble BFF. Apple. Hey! VINA. Nextdoor. Apple. Friender. Apple. Skout. Skout. Peanut. Apple.More items •Nov 18, 2020