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As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help
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Why it matters
As loneliness becomes a public health crisis, a wave of apps focused on platonic friendships and local community building has emerged. Over a dozen friendship-focused apps have generated approximately $16 million in U.S. consumer spending and 4.3 million downloads in 2025. Notable platforms include 222, Bumble BFF, Timeleft, Meet5, and Meetup, each offering structured ways to meet new people without the awkwardness of cold approaches.
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