Happn has some unique features that can add more personality to its members' profiles. We have provided a list and brief description of each below.
FlashNote
This is the newest feature that Happn can offer. It lets the users give a more personal touch on how they communicate and connect with others. To use this, the members have to choose something about the other member based on his/ her profile and ask a personalized question based on it.
Hello
Let other members know that you want to talk– send a Hello! Each member has ten free Hellos once they sign up. Once it runs out, you will have to purchase through a premium subscription.
Voice Messages
Happn does not offer video chat to its users. Nevertheless, you may send a voice message to your crushes.
My Music Selection
Sync Happn to your Spotify account. If you are a music person, show your personality better by sending tracks to your "crushes."
Crush Time
This in-app game shows four members that you have recently crossed paths with. You will then have to choose who among those members like you. Get it correctly to be able to send a message to that user instantly. If you have guessed it wrong, a 'like' will automatically be sent to the user that you chose.
I'm up for...
Show what you're currently up for the next six hours. Let the other members know that you are open to dining out, getting some drinks, watching a movie or simply going out or and taking a walk.
Audio Feature
Happn is planning to release an audio feature this September 2021 in which users will allow hearing a match’s voice before making a connection. This new feature aims to provide a more immersive and sensory online dating experience.
Similarities Badge
This feature will detect common interests that you share with a member or a match. Sharing passions and interests with matches helps start meaningful conversations so always check out this section added on the profiles in a badge form.
Hub
The "Hub" allows users to have more control over their potential matches. The Hub space can be accessed on the happn app and is split into four sections: Discover, Play, Explore, and Meet. The Discover section provides certified, online, and newly registered profiles. The Play section offers the CrushTime game, while the Explore section features a map system that shows potential matches users have come across in real life. Finally, the Meet section allows users to filter according to profile characteristics such as passions and romantic preferences.
Ready to Date
The ‘Ready to Date’ tool lets users know when their match is ready to meet offline. The new feature will appear on the conversation page of two users. When an individual feels ready to meet the other offline, they can have this preference registered on the app.
CrushPoints
CrushPoints allows users to add their favorite places to their profile and discover those of their Crushes, based on 6 categories: events, bars, restaurants, sports, culture and outdoors.
Teasers
Teasers is a new feature that lets you enhance your profile through creative prompts. These prompts are designed to reveal more about your personality, helping you express yourself more fully. It's already a hit with Gen Z users, who love how it adds depth to their dating profiles.
Hobbies
It allows you to add your favorite activities to your profile, making connecting with others who share your interests easier. With 184 hobbies across nine categories, this update is designed to help you find deeper, more meaningful connections.
Daily Feature
This feature curates a selection of up to 10 profiles each morning, tailored through AI. It focuses on aligning shared interests, favorite locales, and hobbies, thereby fostering higher-quality connections and simplifying the pursuit of meaningful relationships.
Paris Metro Campaign
This offline campaign highlights Happn’s unique “missed connections” feature. Launched in the Paris metro, it emphasizes real-world encounters and everyday moments of potential connection reinforcing Happn’s focus on turning daily paths into meaningful matches.
