Dating apps aren't built for people
Swiping is exhausting, matching is hollow, and most people leave feeling worse than when they started. We built Mesh because we got tired of it too.
Don't just take our word for it
Millions of us are burnt out, lonely, and getting nowhere. The model's broken so we built a different one.
The number of people who left dating apps in the UK last year. (Source: Mentor Research Institute)
of dating app users reported feeling lonely after swiping. (Source: Axios)
The number of swipes to get one meaningful conversation. On average. (Source: Tawkify)
The average time spent on dating apps. Most of it going nowhere. (Source: Forbes Health / OnePoll)
of dating app users report burnout. (Source: Forbes Health)
Only. The number of dating app users actually find a long-term partner through them. (Source: Pew Research Center)
A different way to date
Three things we refused to compromise on.
Intentional
You go first. You choose — then we connect you. No one gets to stumble across your profile uninvited.
Private
What you share with us stays between us. It makes your matches better and never shows up on your profile.
Human
We look past your best photos and your snappiest bio. Matching that actually reflects you.