A digital space where people meet, connect and build better, more human relationships through the people they know and trust.
FWD is designed for the way humans naturally connect.
Private, Social Hub: Say goodbye to meeting new people through lonely, impersonal data-driven matches. Create a private ecosystem of friends where you and your circle of friends Shouts what they’re looking for and who they’re looking to meet.
Friend-Powered: FWD is where friends, not algorithms, take the lead in your social journey. They curate introductions and make recommendations so you meet quality people who fit your vibe and values. It’s personal, it’s meaningful—it’s social interaction the way it’s meant to be.
3 Different Ways to Meet Fresh Faces. Variety is the spice of life, and FWD offers it in abundance. Connect through direct introductions, friend-recommended profiles, and daily personalized suggestions. Each path is a new adventure in meeting fresh faces.
Insider Scoop: Arm yourself with insights only your friends can provide. No more shooting in the dark; on FWD, your friends give you insider info, making every potential connection more meaningful and informed. FWD also tells you how you’re socially connected to the people you meet or are introduced to and lets you see their social media all in one place.
Community of Support: Your inner circle on FWD is more than just connections and recommendations to new faces; they’re your community of support, your cheerleaders, and your guides in the journey of making new and meaningful relationships.
Privacy and Control: Your profile, your rules. On FWD, you control who sees you. We respect your preferences, showcasing your profile only to ideal matches and those people your friends introduce you to. And rest easy, we’re a screenshot-free and no-data-selling zone.
Trusted, Safe Space. Everyone on FWD is a friend of a friend, ensuring a safe, bot-free, and authentic experience. No ghosting or catfishing—just real people, real connections.
No Noise, Pure Connection: FWD is your oasis from the digital clamor. Free from ads, brand promotions, and endless newsfeeds, our focus is on nurturing your mental health with genuine, human-to-human interactions.
FWD is all about bringing people together, and we do it in three distinct yet seamless ways:
Intros: Imagine your friends, your ultimate connectors, introducing you to folks they know—both on and off FWD. These are your Intros, personalized and trust-based.
FWDs: Your friends peruse profiles on FWD, and handpick the ones they think you’ll click with, then we aggregate the recommendations for you—these are your FWDs. It’s like having a friend as your own personal matchmaker and social filter.
Suggestions: And then there’s us, FWD, working our magic to provide Suggestions that align with your preferences. It’s social matchmaking, fine-tuned to your tastes.
At FWD, meeting new people is a blend of friend-driven insights and our intuitive understanding of your preferences, making each connection meaningful and exciting.
Adding friends is not a requirement but very much encouraged! Here’s why:
Trust Over Algorithms: At FWD, we’re all about genuine connections, and who better to guide you than the people you trust? That’s why having your friends on FWD creates the best guides to new connections.
Friends Know Best: Your friends have the scoop on you. They understand your likes, dislikes, and the kind of people you would get along with. Their insight is your secret weapon in making meaningful connections.
Fast-Track to Great Connections: Your friends are your gateway to a wider world. They have networks brimming with potential new connections, just a friendly introduction away. With FWD friends by your side, you’re not just making connections—you’re weaving a rich social tapestry, quickly and effectively.
Cheerleaders by Your Side: Think of your friends as your personal support squad on FWD. They’re there to cheer you on, offer a helping hand and energize your journey to new connections.
In short, on FWD, your friends don’t just make the journey fun; they make it fruitful.
You’ll get farther, faster with a little help from your friends.
Everyone must be 18 years old or older to use FWD.
Think of FWD as your social guide, sharing hints with your FWD friends about your preferences, who in turn receive profiles that sync up with what you’re looking for. It’s like giving your friends a sneak peek into your ideal connections, so they can be spot-on with their introductions and recommendations. This way, your FWD friends are clued in, helping them make more accurate, thoughtful connections for you on FWD, without receiving a complete list of your preferences.
It’s simple! Just tap on the friends icon on your Home Screen, the “Add Friends” button and then choose which friend you would like to invite.
If your friend is already on FWD, they will receive an in-app invitation to be FWD friend.
If your friend is not on FWD yet, you can send them a custom invite on the messaging platform of your choosing, inviting them to join FWD. Once they register and accept your invitation, they will be added as your FWD friend.
Jumping into the FWD experience is easy, but there are a few essentials:
Age & Basics: First things first, you’ve got to be 18 or older. Then, all that’s left to do is to share your mobile number, name, birth date, and gender with us—it’s all about creating your authentic profile.
Social Connections Insight: Want to see how you’re linked to potential matches? Share your phone contacts and Facebook Mutual Friends list with us. It’s all about discovering those hidden social connections.
Location & Preferences: If you’re here to meet new people in the FWD community, letting us know your location and preferences is key. It helps us tailor suggestions to your area, making sure the new people you meet in the FWD community are right where you want them.
So, gear up for FWD—where your journey to connections starts with a few simple steps!
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Dive into the FWD world without spending a dime! We believe in forging connections the natural way: through people you know and trust, with a sprinkle of FWD magic.
At FWD, it’s all about enriching your social life, and we make sure it’s cost-free. Get ready to explore, connect, and enjoy—on us!
FWD is all about bringing people together, and we do it in three distinct yet seamless ways:
Intros: Imagine your friends, your ultimate connectors, introducing you to folks they know—both on and off FWD. These are your Intros, personalized and trust-based.
FWDs: Your friends peruse profiles on FWD, and handpick the ones they think you’ll click with, then we aggregate the recommendations for you—these are your FWDs. It’s like having a friend as your own personal matchmaker and social filter.
Suggestions: And then there’s us, FWD, working our magic to provide Suggestions that align with your preferences. It’s social matchmaking, fine-tuned to your tastes.
At FWD, meeting new people is a blend of friend-driven insights and our intuitive understanding of your preferences, making each connection meaningful and exciting.
