Real-time location-based dating
Meet someone
right here, right now.
Flare shows you who's nearby at the same place — right now. Check in, swipe, match, and meet before the moment's gone.
- 18+ verified
- Selfie-checked profiles
- Exact location stays private
How it works
Five steps from nearby to face-to-face.
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See flares near you
Live spots on the map around you — cafes, bars, events happening right now.
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Browse places nearby
See every flare around you in one list, closest first, and who's there right now.
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Join the flare when you're there
Join to see who’s there. Only people actually at the venue can see each other.
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Swipe on who's here now
No endless feed, just the people in the room.
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Match and meet
Like each other and it's a match. Say hi, then meet while you're both still there.
Matches & chat
From match to meetup.
Every match lands in one place. Say hi, make a plan, and meet while you're both still nearby.
- Matches
- Everyone you've matched with, in one list.
- Chat
- Say hi and agree where to meet.
Random Match
Feeling bold? Meet someone now.
Jump into the queue and we'll pair you with someone nearby. You both get 30 seconds to say yes. No swiping, no small talk.
- Queue
- Paired with someone nearby
- 30s
- You both say yes, or move on
Why Flare
Less scrolling.
More meeting.
Real places, real time
Every match started at the same spot, today. No pen pals, no maybe-someday.
No ghost profiles
Phone-verified, 18+ checked, and a selfie liveness check before anyone can swipe.
Built to meet, not to scroll
Flares are live and time-limited, so plans happen today, not someday.
Safety
Your safety comes first.
Verified 18+
ID-free age gate at sign-up, plus a selfie liveness check.
Your location stays private
Others see the flare, never you.
Report & block anywhere
From any profile or chat. Our team reviews every report.
Your blocked list
See and manage everyone you've blocked, anytime.
Coming soon
Flare Plus
More flares, more matches. Coming soon.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Everything you need to know before your first flare.
Yes, Flare is free to download and use. Flare Plus is coming soon.
Nobody sees your exact location. Other people only see that you're checked in at the same flare.
To confirm you're a real person and to keep fake profiles out.
A live, time-limited meetup spot at a real place.
A flare is a live meetup at a real place, so it only lasts while it's happening.
No. Flare is an early test build, so all accounts and data will be permanently deleted before the end of 2026, most likely in December 2026. What gets deleted
In the app: Profile → Delete Account, or request it on our delete account page.
Your next date is already nearby.
18+ only