community-supported · no ads · no investors

find your social niches.

one private account, unlimited identities. discover people and events nearby — filtered to whichever niche you're in. no algorithm deciding who you see.

get started — free see how it works
you control who sees you trust by peer rating 18+, invite only

invisible by default

if you can't see them, they can't see you. you decide who appears on your map.

unlimited identities

one account, a separate profile for every niche. nothing bleeds between them.

community-governed

crowdfunded, not vc-funded. donors vote on the rules. each niche moderates itself.

niche app — find view showing a map of Oakland with nearby profiles and a profile card
your niches — kept separate or combined in whatever way you want. new niches added and expanded by request.
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how it works

1

create a profile

sign up and build a niche-specific profile. add a photo, choose your niche, and fill in the fields tailored to your interest.

2

discover your niche

browse the map to find nearby profiles and events matching your interests. swipe through profile summaries at the bottom of the map.

3

connect and meet

message profiles, invite them to groups or events, and build real connections. rate people you meet at private events to build community trust.

about niche

find your social niches. engage and build community.

niche is a free, community-supported, location-based social networking application. no venture capital funds. no ads. niche was conceived in response to piecemeal app developments that cater to one community at a time.

niche prioritizes spontaneity, self-identification and safety.

here's how:

  • define yourself on your own terms. explore complex relationships.
  • maintain anonymity and privacy. single account, unlimited profiles. if you can't see them, they can't see you.

trust and community

  • trust and security through peer rating.
  • search and filter by interests. find or create groups and events.
  • travel easily. choose time and location for meeting new people.

learn more

read more about how we are different from venture capital funded applications in our user policy, privacy policy and terms of service.

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