Six steps from "just downloaded it" to "walked in the door safe."
Make a great first impression with a profile that shows the real you.
Upload a few photos that show different sides of your life. A clear face photo plus you doing things you love goes a long way. Photos are screened by automated moderation before they go public.
Tell your story in a few sentences. What makes you unique? What are you passionate about? What are you looking for?
Choose from prompts like "My ideal Sunday" or "I'm looking for someone who…" — they give matches something real to open with.
Who you're looking for, age range, distance, and what you want long-term.
Everyone verifies with a government ID and a selfie before appearing in the deck — that's how Hookt keeps the deck real. You get a verified badge, and so does everyone you see.
Hookt shows you the people who match what you're looking for — and who are looking for someone like you.
Swipe through profiles of people near you. See their photos, bio, prompts, and what they're looking for.
Swipe right to like someone, left to pass. Want to make a real impression? Send a Super Like with a short note attached.
When someone likes you, a heart with a count appears at the top of the app. Open it, browse your admirers, and like back to match on the spot.
When you both like each other, it's a match! You'll be notified and can start chatting immediately.
The more you tap, swipe, and message, the better Hookt understands what you actually go for — not just what you said in your settings.
Connect with your matches through conversations that actually go somewhere.
Stuck on the opener? Ask Hookt for a conversation starter based on what you two have in common — or lead with the event you're both going to.
Real-time messaging with typing indicators and photo sharing. It works like the chat apps you already use.
Before meeting in person, hop on a call — voice or video, right inside the app. Great for confirming they match their photos and building comfort.
There's no rush. Get to know someone at your own pace before deciding to meet in person.
Keep conversations in the app until you feel comfortable. Never share sensitive personal information too early.
Use Hookt's built-in date planning to coordinate the meetup without leaving the chat.
When you're ready to meet, propose a date directly in the chat. Choose a time, place, and activity.
Browse venue recommendations near you both — coffee shops, restaurants, activities, and more. Some venues even take reservations right from the chat.
Browsing the events tab together beats "idk, drinks?" — RSVP to the same concert and the date plans itself.
Your match confirms the plan, and everything stays organized in one place — no screenshots back and forth.
Hookt pings you the day before and again a couple hours before the date — so you never realize at 6:55 that you said 7.
Hookt's signature safety feature — share your live location with trusted friends during your date.
Before your date, turn on live location sharing. It only shares when you turn it on — never in the background.
Send a unique tracking link to a trusted friend by text, email, or any messaging app.
They see your live location on an interactive map — no app download needed. It refreshes automatically every few seconds.
Your friend can send you quick check-in messages through the tracking link, and you can reply from the app.
If a date runs long, Hookt sends you a quick "still on this date?" nudge — end it or keep going, right from the lock screen.
Stop the date and the link goes dark immediately. Forget entirely? Tracking shuts itself off — nothing runs forever.
Relax, be yourself, and enjoy getting to know someone new.
Put your phone away (except for safety check-ins) and focus on the person in front of you.
Trust your instincts. If something feels off, it's okay to end the date early.
Dating should be enjoyable! Be yourself, ask questions, and see if there's a connection.
After the date, send a message letting them know you had a good time (if you did!). Honesty is always appreciated.
If there's chemistry, don't wait too long to plan a second date. Strike while the iron is hot!
Yes — Hookt is free to download and use, including matching, messaging, calls, date planning, and live date tracking.
Hookt only shows you people who fit what you said you wanted — AND who said they wanted someone like you. Both sides have to want it. Opt into the deeper compatibility questions and we'll also factor in attachment style, lifestyle, and what you want long-term.
No! Date tracking is completely optional and only active when you turn it on. You have full control over when and with whom you share your location.
No! Friends can follow your date through a web link in any browser. They don't need to download Hookt.
Tap the three dots on their profile or in the chat, select "Report," and choose the reason. Our team reviews all reports, most within 24 hours.
Yes, you can delete your account anytime from Settings. All your data will be permanently removed within 30 days.
Hookt is launching on iOS shortly, with Android close behind. Want a heads-up when it's live?
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