Find a partner nearby
VIP advanced search filters let you search by city, distance, experience level and what people are open to, so your next match could also be your next doubles partner.
Features
Everything you need to meet someone who moves like you.
Every tool on Active Life Singles, and what each membership unlocks — from free daily matches to searching by city and distance for a hiking partner nearby.
Made for active lives
Tools that fit how you move
Whether you're after a running buddy, a weekend trail partner or a relationship built on shared routines, these are the features that help you find each other.
Matches built on what you love
Daily match suggestions weigh niche interests like specific sports and hobbies, plus location, lifestyle habits and the kind of relationship you want.
Plan it as a group
Organizing a group run or trail day? VIP members can create a private group chat with up to 50 people, and free members are welcome to join.
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Use it anywhere
On your laptop, your phone or on the go
A consistent experience across every device, so you can check your matches before a morning run or reply after a long ride.
Desktop Web
Full-featured browser experience on any desktop or laptop computer.
All marketsMobile Web (PWA)
Progressive Web App — installable on your mobile home screen, works offline.
All markets
iOS Native App
Native iPhone & iPad app via the App Store.
Selected markets
Android Native App
Native app via the Google Play Store.
Selected markets Membership tiers
Start free. Go further when you're ready.
Three memberships designed to suit every stage, from exploring the community to making bold moves. See pricing.
Free
Classic
A complete foundation to explore the platform and connect with potential matches at no cost.
- Create a free account and build a full profile
- Browse profiles of other members across the platform
- Receive daily match suggestions curated by our matching algorithm
- Post status updates and upload photos to your profile
- Comment on articles and other members' posts
- Participate in polls and quizzes, and comment on them
- Send a limited number of messages per day to other members
- Read and reply to messages from VIP and VIP Plus members
- Free ID verification to establish genuine identity
- Admin profile validation — no sensitive documents required
- Badges earned through activity: Verified, Chatterbox, Heartthrob and Most Popular
Upgrade
The full communication and discovery toolkit, to make meaningful connections faster.
Everything in Classic, plus:
- Unrestricted messaging — send as many messages as you like, any time
- Advanced search filters — filter by city, distance, experience level and what they're open to
- Exclusive chat room access — join members-only group conversations
- Private group chats — create a private chat with up to 50 people, VIP and free members welcome
- Rewind your swipes — revisit profiles you previously passed on
- See everyone who likes you — no more guessing who's interested
- Priority comment placement — your comments surface higher in feeds
Premium
All VIP benefits plus visibility and profile promotion tools to help you stand out.
Everything in VIP, plus:
- Exclusive matches — access to a curated pool of premium matches
- Priority placement for messages and likes — always seen first
- Boosted profile visibility — your profile is promoted to all active members in your area
- Top of the match stack — your profile leads every potential match's daily suggestions
- Super Match add-on (purchasable) — send a highlighted message your match will always see first
At a glance
Feature comparison
Every feature, side by side. Classic is free; VIP and VIP Plus are optional upgrades.
| Feature | Classic (free) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Included free with Classic | |||
| Create a free account | Included | Included | Included |
| Browse member profiles | Included | Included | Included |
| Daily match suggestions | Included | Included | Included |
| Post status updates & photos | Included | Included | Included |
| Comment on articles & posts | Included | Included | Included |
| Participate in polls & quizzes | Included | Included | Included |
| Limited daily messages | Included | Included | Included |
| Read & reply to VIP/VIP Plus messages | Included | Included | Included |
| Free ID verification | Included | Included | Included |
| Admin profile validation | Included | Included | Included |
| Badges (Verified, Chatterbox, Heartthrob, Most Popular) | Included | Included | Included |
| Added with VIP | |||
| Unrestricted messaging | Not included | Included | Included |
| Advanced search filters | Not included | Included | Included |
| Exclusive chat room access | Not included | Included | Included |
| Rewind swipes | Not included | Included | Included |
| See everyone who likes you | Not included | Included | Included |
| Priority comment placement | Not included | Included | Included |
| Added with VIP Plus | |||
| Exclusive matches | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Priority message & like placement | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Boosted profile visibility | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Super Match (add-on) | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Top of match stack | Not included | Not included | Included |
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Matching algorithm
How your daily matches are chosen
The matching algorithm draws on a broad set of criteria to surface the most relevant, compatible people for you every day.
- Age range preferences
- Gender identity and preferences
- Geographic locality and distance
- Member recency and activity levels
- Desired relationship types — casual, long-term, friendship and more
- Lifestyle habits such as drinking and smoking
- Niche interests including specific sports, hobbies and pastimes
- Religious beliefs and moral compatibility
The algorithm creates the opportunity; chemistry does the rest. Make your profile stand out by putting the activities you love front and center.
Improving your visibility
- VIP Plus members appear at the top of every potential match's match stack, so they're seen first.
- Profile Boosts, available as an add-on, temporarily increase your profile's visibility to all active members nearby.
- Super Matches send a vibrant, highlighted message that rises to the top of a recipient's inbox.
Super Match
Make a bold first move
Spotted someone who shares your love of sunrise runs? Super Matches help you break through the noise and make a memorable first impression.
Impossible to miss
Your message is delivered in a vibrant, distinctive color scheme that stands out in their inbox.
Seen first
Your profile is always seen first by the recipient, before any other match or message.
Straight into conversation
They can reply directly to your Super Match, opening a full conversation thread.
Super Matches are available as a purchasable add-on for VIP Plus members.
Safety & trust
Know you're talking to someone real
Trust tools are included free for every member, whatever your membership.
ID verification
Free for all members. Once verified, a badge appears on your profile, reassuring matches they're talking to a genuine, real person and cutting down on catfishing concerns.
Admin profile validation
Want extra credibility without sharing sensitive documents? A member of our team reviews and approves your profile, giving you a validation badge.
Badges
Earn badges through activity. They signal you're real, active and worth connecting with.
Verified Chatterbox Heartthrob Most Popular
FAQ
Feature questions, answered
Is Active Life Singles free to join?
Yes. Classic membership is free. You can create a full profile, browse members, receive daily match suggestions, post updates and photos, send a limited number of messages per day and verify your ID for free.
Which devices can I use Active Life Singles on?
You can use the full-featured site in any desktop or laptop browser, or install the Progressive Web App on your phone's home screen. Both are available in all markets. Native iPhone, iPad and Android apps are available in selected markets.
What's the difference between VIP and VIP Plus?
VIP adds unrestricted messaging, advanced search filters, exclusive chat rooms, private group chats, rewinding swipes, seeing everyone who likes you and priority comment placement. VIP Plus includes everything in VIP, plus exclusive matches, priority placement for your messages and likes, boosted profile visibility in your area and a spot at the top of the match stack.
How are my daily matches chosen?
The matching algorithm looks at factors including your age range and gender preferences, location and distance, how recently members have been active, the type of relationship you want, lifestyle habits such as drinking and smoking, niche interests like specific sports and hobbies, and religious beliefs.
Can I search for active singles near me?
Yes. VIP members unlock advanced search filters, so you can filter by city, distance, experience level and what people are open to. That makes it easier to find a hiking, running or tennis partner nearby.
Is ID verification free?
Yes. Free ID verification is available to every member, whatever your membership. Once verified, a badge appears on your profile. If you'd rather not submit identity documents, the team also offers manual admin profile validation.
What is a Super Match?
A Super Match is a purchasable add-on for VIP Plus members. Your message arrives in a vibrant, distinctive color scheme, your profile is seen first by the recipient, and they can reply directly to start a full conversation.
Ready to find someone who keeps pace?
Join Active Life Singles free, build your profile around the activities you love and start getting daily matches today.