{"id":397,"date":"2021-11-08T08:40:58","date_gmt":"2021-11-08T08:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/?p=397"},"modified":"2024-08-18T02:40:14","modified_gmt":"2024-08-18T02:40:14","slug":"what-is-down-dating-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.downapp.com\/dating\/what-is-down-dating-app\/","title":{"rendered":"What is DOWN Dating App – DOWN Dating Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Here’s everything you need to know about the #1 hookup dating app, DOWN.<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Looking for dating or hookup apps for women and men? Look no further. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DOWN is the most honest dating app, and the #1 hookup app to meet locals nearby. People get to choose whether they want a casual relationship or a more serious one. DOWN\u2019s goal is to make the world a more open-minded, sex-positive place where singles can express themselves freely and find what they really want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DOWN App understands the importance of being real, that\u2019s why they put users in control. As the fastest growing hookup app, DOWN encourages users to date with full honesty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the Wikipedia page here for more details: DOWN Wiki<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Some users may have been using the app for years, some may know DOWN as Bang with Friends<\/a>. Bang with Friends was launched in January 2013, and rebranded to DOWN in late 2013. What started as a late-night side project quickly gained popularity, reaching 1 million users within ~3 months of launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the mobile app was launched in May 2013, it immediately became more popular than famous dating apps like Tinder and POF (Plenty of Fish), ranking higher than them in the US App Store. (stats from data.ai<\/a> and Appfigures<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It not only found success in the US. DOWN (BWF back then) hit the top charts in multiple countries, gaining popularity all across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read more about DOWN Dating App here; An Interview With The Developers<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

DOWN\u2019s resurgence isn\u2019t just a COVID-effect. Since pre-COVID times in 2019, revenue has increased by over 250%. More importantly, the percentage of users who found matches grew over 500% from Q4 2019 vs. Q4 2022, and downloads more than doubled from 2019 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2021, DOWN was listed as one of the top 20 dating apps in the US. (source<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In 2023, DOWN is celebrating their 10 year anniversary as the go-to choice for hookups, and with over 13 million users worldwide, they are growing stronger than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The app is free on both Google Play<\/a> and App Store<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some FAQs about DOWN<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. How to use DOWN Dating App?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unlike other dating apps that swipe left and right, DOWN gives you the option to swipe up (DATE) or down (HOOKUP). Swiping up on a profile means that you’re interested in dates or something more serious while swiping down means you’re looking to have some casual fun. Alternatively, you can press the ‘DATE’ or ‘HOOKUP’ buttons as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This unique swiping feature allows DOWN to act as a wingman for all types of singles. Doesn\u2019t matter what users are looking for: casual hookups, first dates, long term relationships\u2026or anything in between, users can choose which direction they want to go in just by swiping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don’t want to swipe up or down, you can also still swipe left to skip the profile, or you can use the Flirt<\/strong> button in between the ‘DATE’ and ‘HOOKUP’ buttons to send someone a message. You can choose between a series of pickup lines provided by the team or personalize it yourself — this usually increases the chances of that person matching with you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read here for more details<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. What are DOWN’s Features?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

DOWN is constantly launching new features for their 13+ million users to express themselves and fulfill their desires:<\/p>\n\n\n\n