My journey
with DOWN

DOWN started as a wild late-night question. One of those moments where everything feels oddly clear:
Why can’t we just honestly say what we’re looking for on dating apps?
That was 2013.

Since then, a lot has changed. We’ve rebuilt, improved, evolved — more times than I can count. But one thing has never changed:
DOWN is where you can honestly date.
It’s for Real Ones Only.

Now, 12+ years and millions of users later, we’re still building with one goal: helping you find what feels right.

Because what feels right starts with you: being real about who you are, what you want, and what you’re here for. And it comes together when you meet people who actually vibe with that same honesty.

That’s the community we’ve built: open-minded, progressive, grounded. Making it better (and more fun) is what keeps me going.

If you’re tired of pretending and ready to date like a real human again…you’ll probably feel at home here.

Let’s make dating feel liberating again... and help you find what feels right!

Year Founded

2013

App Rating

4.5

Users

17M+

Matches

58M+

Mission

Create more honest and exciting connections for app users in the US & beyond, with a progressive spirit and delightful experiences.

Vision

To create a more progressive and healthy society where you can be yourself and pursue what you desire, through refreshingly honest & delightful experiences

Values

Let experimentation & data drive progress

The best progress comes from constant experimentation, testing new ideas and measuring key metrics with solid data

Ship quickly, ship often

The faster we get ideas in front of users, the faster we can learn.

Communicate directly, openly, and be open to ideas

We strive to be direct with our feedback and open with sharing information with team members, with an openness to ideas from anyone or anywhere.

Be accountable & demonstrate ownership

We push ourselves to perform our craft well while avoiding burn out. We each strive to be responsible owners of our areas of the business, proving accountability through clear communication and ensuring high quality results.

Stay true to ourselves

We're on our own journey, not driven by outside investors or pressure to chase the latest trend or vanity metric. Our business and products should be an expression of who we are, striving to maintain a sustainable business on our own terms.

Private

Your safety is important to us. DOWN App makes sure your data is secure and private.

Authentic

The best hookup app for the open minded. DOWN is for those who want one night stands (ONS) and/or something more serious!

Transparent

We encourage our users to be honest. This creates a real, trustworthy, and transparent connection.

Global

Get to know hot and sexy singles from all over the world for free!

My journey with DOWN

My journey
with DOWN