find your social niches.
engage and build community.

a free, community-supported, location-based social networking application. no venture capital funds. no ads. define yourself on your own terms.

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.

niche is made in new york city.

learn more

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

user policy → privacy policy → terms of service →

what you can do

one app for discovering people, joining communities, and attending events — all filtered to your niche.

find

discover people and events nearby on a live map, filtered by your active profile's niche and search criteria.

profiles

create unlimited niche-specific profiles. define yourself differently for each community. single account, unlimited identities.

groups

create or join groups around your niche. coordinate meetups, share updates, and invite members.

events

host public or private events. rsvp, invite contacts, and see who's attending — all within your niche.

messages

chat with connections in real-time. messages are organized by profile so each niche stays separate.

rate

build trust through peer rating. after meeting at a private event, rate profiles on accuracy and location relevance.

feed

see updates from your hearted profiles, joined groups, and events — all in one tailored activity feed per profile.

current supported interests

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.

join