"Maybe it’s because I don’t live in a big and bustling city, but the conversations I had at Happn rarely followed through with a date. We just talk and naturally drift off without even meeting each other. And since I don’t have plenty of options, I usually wait for days before I get in touch with a new girl."
- Jay, 28
Happn Review New Zealand
Discover people you have crossed paths with and get the chance to know them more with Happn. All about Happn in New Zealand.
3.0fair
Happn is a location based dating app for people who have crossed paths, with an interactive map
- Interactive map tracks crossed paths for 7 days
- Over 50 million users worldwide
Relationships
Finding love
Flirts
Is Happn right for me?
last updated
Members in New Zealand35,000
Women / Men
40% 60%
From$14.66/mo
Age
Happn New Zealand in 10 seconds
- Happn is a location-based online application that connects members who are geographically close to each other
- Uses an interactive map to trace people who have crossed paths with for the last 7 days
- With over 50 million users worldwide
- It is a free app that can be downloaded by iOS, Android or Windows users
- Users from low-population areas struggle to find matches
- Happn accounts can be synced with Facebook and Instagram
- Offers general free services and options to upgrade - Learn more here
Is Happn right for you?
Find out if Happn is the right service for you or if there are better options.
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Who is Happn for, and not for?
Happn is for…
- For people looking for serious relationships and deep commitments
- For singles who want to fall in love
- Singles who are into flirting
…and not for
- If you're searching for erotic adventures
- Not for swingers and people with fetishes and kinks
- Not for people who still believe in the traditional dating courtship
Happn pros & cons
- Most of the app’s core features are free
- Only matches that meet your criteria are shown
- Happn makes it harder for scammers and bots to make accounts
- The web version has limited functionalities
- Profile information is limited
- You’ll need to pay for Credits in order to chat
What Happn really costs in New Zealand
Happn Premium Subscription
Premium is a subscription for paid features such as up to 10 Hellos a day, and it renews automatically.Total
1 month
24.49 NZD / month
24.49 NZD
6 months
14.66 NZD / month
87.99 NZD
Our pick: 6 months cost 87.99 NZD in total, or 14.67 NZD per month, 40% less than the 1 month option, for Premium access. It is our sensible choice for regular use.
Happn Credits
Available for purchase after subscribing to Happn Premium
Credits are extra Coin packs available only after Premium. You buy them separately, and they do not renew.Total
10 coins
0.50 NZD / coin
4.99 NZD
60 coins
0.32 NZD / coin
18.99 NZD
100 coins
0.30 NZD / coin
29.99 NZD
Happn costs last updated on Oct 3, 2026
Payment options in New Zealand
Credit CardDirect DebitPayPalVia Mobile Phone
No anonymous payment.With Happn you cannot pay anonymously, the charge appears on your bank statement.
On your bank statement
The company does not publish what the statement shows and the checkout page or first invoice tells.
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Can you try Happn for free?
- You can test Happn free of charge
- You can at least read a message for free to try the service
What is the notice period on Happn?
The notice period on Happn is 1 day.
Boosts: Anyone who uses Happn can purchase a profile boost. Just like on Tinder, boosts increase the visibility of your profile. With Happn, each boost lasts a full 24 hours.
1 Boost= 4.99 USD 3 Boosts=12.99 USD 10 Boosts=35.99 USD
Free services
- Basic Matching
- Sending likes
- Chat with crush
- Post status on your profile
- View profile photos of other members
Paid services
- Send up to 10 Hellos per day
- Schedule Invisibility
- Set your privacy settings and be more mysterious.
- Remove ads while browsing.
- CrushTime
How to cancel your Happn subscription →
Is Happn right for me?Who is signed up on Happn in New Zealand?
As a global platform, Happn is active in several countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, India, Brazil, France, Netherlands, and Argentina.
In terms of age group, the majority belongs to the 25-34 age range. Still, figures show that there’s quite a balanced ratio for the rest of the groups. From the youth to the matured, and senior users, Happn caters to all.
Gender-wise, males outnumber females by a slight margin. Although it would have been preferable to have an equal ratio, it’s still very likely to find the man or woman of your dreams with this location-based app.
10,000
Weekly active members in New Zealand
35,000
Members in New Zealand
Gender
23%
18-24
32%
25-34
18%
35-44
13%
45-54
14%
55+
Age of members
How does Happn work?
Happn matches users based on geographical proximity
Offers likes for mutual interest and Hellos to initiate contact
Happn operates on a freemium model where basic functionality is free
Includes games like CrushTime and FlashNote
Happn is used internationally, catering to a global audience seeking romantic connections
Signing up at Happn
★★★★★ 3.5/5
Sign up with
Phone number
Where
Website, iOS and Android app
Minimum age
18
Browse without an account
No
Required information
- Name
- Date of birth
- Location
- Your gender
- Partner's gender
- Profile picture upload
Optional information
- Reason for signing up
- Partner's appearance
- Profile bio / greeting
- Your physical appearance
- Personal questionnaire
- Ideal partner questionnaire
Verification
No verification is required to sign up at Happn.
Making contact on Happn
★★★★★ 3.0/5
- No free search function
- Only members that are within the 250-meter range are given as match suggestion
- Sending a message is only allowed to members who liked each other
- Turn on the Invisibility Mode to stop crossing path with anyone with a premium subscription
- Know who liked you with Happn Premium
- Everybody can send messages for free
Profile quality
★★★★★ 3.0/5
- Limited information is shown on the profile
- You may opt to hide some information on your profile such as age, last active date and distance
- Upload up to 9 photos
- Sync Facebook and Instagram photos to Happn account
- Free viewing of profile photo
- Profile pictures are visible to everybody for free
The Happn app
★★★★★ 3.5/5
- Simple and easy to navigate
- Clean and modern design
- Accessible features buttons
- Notifications can be managed
- Uses an interactive map to discover people you've crossed path with for the last 7 days
Happn's clean and simple interface makes it a user-friendly application. Even if you close your app, Happn app will continue to track the places that you go to and get matches along the way.
If you are concerned about privacy, you may stop the Happn app from tracking for a certain time by turning on the "Invisibility Mode" with a premium subscription. However, unlike Tinder Places, there is no option for the users to block certain places such as your home, office or gym, which is inadvisable for safety purposes.
Nevertheless, you have the choice to schedule invisibility when you do not want to cross paths with other members. Pausing your account is another option, but your crushes will no longer be able to track you and see your messages.
Our field test
★★★★★ 2.5/5
Special features
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.
Finding people 2
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.
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.
Showing interest 2
HelloPaid
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.
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."
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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.
Voice MessagesFree
Happn does not offer video chat to its users. Nevertheless, you may send a voice message to your crushes.
Audio Feature
happn is planning to release an audio feature this September 2021 in which users will allow to hear a match’s voice before making a connection. This new feature aims to provide a more immersive and sensory online dating experience.
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.
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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.
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.
CrushPoints
CrushPoints allows users to add their favourite 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.
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Paris Metro CampaignFree
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.
Perfect Date
Perfect Date is Happn's new AI-powered feature that helps users plan personalized dates by suggesting up to five venues based on shared interests, mood, and location. It uses generative AI and Foursquare integration to reduce the stress of planning a first meetup. The feature is opt-in and designed for Gen Z and millennials seeking meaningful offline connections.
Other extras 1
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.
Final results
3.0fair
“Happn seems to have improved a lot as its number of members grew significantly over the years. However, if you are a homebody or live in a low-population area, you might want to try other dating apps instead.”
Is Happn right for me?
tested October 2026
Signup3.5
Making contact3.0
Profile quality3.0
App3.5
Field test2.5
Overall3.0/ 5
Alternatives: Better than Happn
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Happn FAQ
FACTS
Who owns Happn?
Didier Rappaport founded Happn along with Antony Cohen and Fabien Cohen.
When was Happn created?
Happn was created in Paris, France in January 2014.
How to download Happn?
Happn can be downloaded from Google Play, Apple Store, or Microsoft Store.
How to login on Happn without Facebook?
Aside from linking your Facebook account, you may use your mobile number to sign up with Happn.
USABILITY
How do you find people on Happn?
Happ has no free search feature available. You may only find other members when they appear on your timeline. Other members may appear on your timeline if you have the same preferences and if you crossed path with them within the 250-meter radius.
How do you know if someone blocked you in Happn?
In case you cannot find a crush or message/conversations with other members, it is possible that you have been blocked. To be sure, try to restart your Happn app then check again.
How do you unblock someone on Happn?
To unblock someone on Happn, you have to go 'Users Declined / Blocked' under the 'My Preferences' tab.
Do you still get matches when you log out of Happn?
Once you log out your account, you will not get any matches until you log back in.
How to start a conversation on Happn?
To send messages to other members, you must send them a 'like', and they should like you as well. You may not chat or receive a message from anyone if you have not both liked each other.
MEMBERSHIP
What kind of Facebook information does Happn use to create my profile?
Signing up using Facebook will let Happn use some information from your account. This includes your first name, age, gender and most recent profile photos.
Is Happn dating app free?
Signing up for Happn is free. But you may purchase a premium subscription to get access to more features.
How to get Happn credits?
Happn credits can be purchased using your credit/debit cards, Paypal or mobile debit.
SECURITY
Is Happn safe?
In case of crossing paths with other members, Happn does not disclose exactly where or how far you are. It just reflects that you are within the 250-meter radius.
CANCELLATION
How can I deactivate my Happn account?
To deactivate your Happn account, select "Pause my Account" under the "App Settings." This will completely hide your account from all other users, including the people you crushed and messaged with. No one will also cross path with you until you activate your account again.
What happens if I deactivate my Facebook account?
In case you deactivate your Facebook account, you will not be able to access your Happn account.
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