Are you an introvert looking for ways to meet new people and create connections?
Being an introvert doesn’t mean that you hate people. It also doesn’t mean having no interest in making friends or finding a special person to share sweet moments with. Introverts, on a very deep level, find joy in being with other individuals—but with only a few.
What introverts don’t like is having to hang out with a bunch of individuals they can’t relate to. For them, it becomes a nuisance to have to pretend that they want to talk when they really don’t want to.
That’s what makes the whole process of making new friends difficult—it’s hard to find people who have the same interests as you, and who will understand that you are simply an introvert.
We want to help all the introverts out there solve this dilemma. In this article, we’ve gathered the seven best apps for introverts to help them find friends or start romantic relationships. We’ve carefully selected and researched these apps, so you can rest assured that they are safe.
Let’s check them out!
1. Birdy: The Personality Matching App
Birdy: The Personality Matching App is more than just a friends app or a dating app—it is a personality matching app that connects people via compatibility. Juliette Swann, the founder of Birdy, aims to create a space for people where personality is far more important than physical appearance.
You begin by taking an assessment to determine what your MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) personality type is. This is not the actual assessment that psychologists use, but it still shows which of the 16 MBTIs you are most closely related to. After that, the app works through its algorithms and matches you with people who have personalities that complement yours.
What is rather unique about this friend and dating app is that it does not show your profile pictures before you match. The goal is to find your counterpart without basing the selection on profile pictures. Photos are only revealed once a user has liked another user’s personality story and the other person likes them back.
Unlike other apps where anyone can connect with you regardless of your choice, this app allows you to only connect with those who the app finds compatible with you.
2. BarkHappy
BarkHappy is an app for introverts who are also dog-owners. Here, you can meet new people who have the same level of care and love for dogs and who are willing to spend time and effort to make their pets happy.
The app offers several features, including a search tool for dog-friendly places (e.g., restaurants, stores, parks, etc.), a platform for hosting dog-friendly events, and a place where you can post lost-and-found alerts. In the lost-and-found section you can alert others within your area and post photos and important information so that they can help you find your lost dog.
What’s interesting about this app are the exclusive offers that it offers to dog owners. These offers are special deals that are only available to BarkHappy users, and include products and features especially for your pup. You can meet new friends and take care of your dog’s needs at the same time!
3. Nextdoor
Nextdoor is like a private social media for your local town. It serves as a central hub for all the news, updates, and events happening within your vicinity. You can even search for recommendations and services like restaurants, massage therapists, yard sales, etc.
This friends app was founded by Jenny Mayfield, whose goal was to create a safe and secure virtual space among members of the same community. Nextdoor is exclusive, so only you and your neighbors can become members or users of the app. In fact, the whole interface features a rigorous verification process before a community accepts you as a user.
If you are an introvert who wants to connect with people, but not on a very wide scale, then you might try out this neighborhood app. It doesn’t just allow you to make friends or meet new people, but also serves as a local one-stop shop where you can find most of the services you need.
4. Meetup
The magic of Meetup is that you just need to select your city and the things that interest you, and you’ll immediately find people to do those things with. There are a ton of categories that this app covers, so it is easy to search for people who share the same passion for hobbies as you.
Meetup also allows its users to join groups and attend events. The app is location-based, so you won’t have a hard time finding people who are within your area.
The app offers several different categories when it comes to hobbies and interests, so introverts can choose activities that only involve a few people. For instance, you could join a book club or a writers club.
5. Coffee Meets Bagel
Coffee Meets Bagel is a perfect dating app for introverts. Instead of getting bombarded with possible matches every other second, you only get one match per day. Moreover, the app helps you get closer to your match, so you don’t need to put in much time and effort just to get a date.
The app sends you one potential match every day, and doesn’t require you to respond right away. If you don’t like the match, you can simply do nothing. If you do like the match, however, you can like that person back and start a chat right away. The app then facilitates a first date between the two of you.
Coffee Meets Bagel was built to help people create meaningful and long-lasting relationships. It aims to spark a connection between individuals who wish to find love and friendship in the most authentic way.
6. Workfrom
Workfrom is part of a relatively new trend that supports online co-working spaces and virtual cafés. It aims to provide the feeling of working in a coffee shop, even if you are in the comfort of your own home. It also provides a chance for entrepreneurs to create branded virtual cafés where people can enjoy a whole new style of working experience.
We understand that being introverted means that you probably like working alone. This might not mean that you literally hate having workmates, but you are likely more of an independent worker rather than a team player. You are at your best when you are undisturbed and no one is around.
If this is the case, you might want to try Workfrom. With this app, you still get to see people, but you don’t have to get involved with them. You can get your work done while not being pressured to interact with everyone.
7. Anomo
Based on the word “anonymous,” Anomo is a great dating app for introverts. Members start out as anonymous date-seekers, and are able to enjoy their anonymity until they find someone who’s a match and decide to reveal their identity.
All things at Anomo are private and casual in the beginning. You connect with other users through common interests, and can then start interacting with them through games, chats, and other anonymous modes of communication.
Once you feel confident and comfortable about your match, you can reveal your face and personal information. Your details are locked, so you can be sure that they are completely hidden until you decide to show them.
Anomo has an easy-to-navigate interface that makes it easy to use. Regardless of your gender, age, or personality type, everyone is welcome to enjoy its features with complete privacy.
Conclusion
Just because you are introverted doesn’t mean that making new friends or finding a date should be a difficult task. Who knows—somewhere in these apps, someone like you who is also an introvert might be waiting to become your best friend or partner.
We hope that these apps can help you in your attempt to create long-lasting relationships. It doesn’t hurt to try one or two out. If you don’t feel comfortable, you can always uninstall.
