Known

Known’s city guides recommend locations for coffee, dinner, drinks, and conversation.

See how Known gets to know you, makes considered introductions, and helps plan real-life dates. A swipeless approach to meeting someone compatible.

Selected five-star App Store reviews from people using Known. Thoughtful introductions, date planning, and connections beyond the screen.

Known’s brand guidelines include logo, icon, colors, typefaces, and usage rules for download.

San Francisco has no shortage of incredible single people. A case for rethinking the city's dating reputation and giving its dating pool another chance.

The Known Journal offers perspectives on modern dating, loneliness, and real connection through personal stories.

Feeld Pings allow users to send messages, with Majestic membership including a set number and additional Pings available for purchase.

Known develops a voice-AI system to facilitate human connection, backed by Forerunner and NFX.

Known offers an alternative to 222 by making one introduction and planning dates when both users agree.

Known provides an alternative to Bumble by starting with conversations about users and assisting with date planning.

Known uses conversations to match users with mutual interest and facilitate in-person meetings.

Known evaluates compatibility before introducing users and supports real-life connections.

Known’s support team reviews and responds to user messages.

Known’s Los Angeles guides suggest locations for brunch, coffee, dinner, drinks, walks, and dates.

A little sunshine. A place to get to know someone. Known's San Diego guides cover brunch, coffee dates, date nights, date spots, dinner dates, drinks, walks, cheap dates, first dates, rainy days and second dates.

Known answers questions about joining, matching, dating safety, and support.

Known is a swipeless dating app that learns about users before making introductions and planning dates.

Known provides instructions for deleting accounts and personal data via the app or email.

Known explains how it collects, uses, and protects personal data, including user choices.

Known’s community standards require respect, consent, authentic profiles, and reporting unsafe behavior.

Known’s terms cover app, website, and matchmaking services, including member responsibilities, account rules, and dispute resolution.

Known’s text messaging terms outline consent, message frequency, potential charges, support, and opt-out options.

Known, a San Diego-based dating app, uses an AI-driven algorithm to match singles. The platform encourages users to interact honestly with its AI matchmaker, which replaces human intermediaries. Known targets individuals seeking more efficient or unbiased pairings through automated profile analysis.

Sep 2026San Diego Union-TribuneNews article

A dating app reveals that San Francisco’s most active users are predominantly startup founders. The platform’s data highlights a trend where entrepreneurs frequently engage with dating services, reflecting the city’s tech-driven culture and social dynamics among founders.

Sep 2026SFGATENews article

Celeste Amadon and Asher Allen, Stanford dropouts, launched **Known**, a dating app targeting Gen Z users frustrated with traditional swiping interfaces. The founders argue that users are willing to pay for a premium experience, comparing the cost to that of a cocktail. Known positions itself as an alternative to mainstream dating platforms by focusing on a more intentional and paid approach.

Jul 2026ForbesNews article

California startups and major dating platforms like Tinder, Grindr, and Bumble are testing AI-driven methods to replace swiping in online matchmaking. These companies explore alternative algorithms and interfaces to improve user compatibility and streamline connections. The shift aims to leverage AI for more efficient and personalized dating experiences.

Jun 2026Los Angeles TimesNews article