Hi Product Hunt!

I built Kismat because dating felt like a game nobody wanted to play anymore: endless swiping, matches that go nowhere, and no idea whether the other person even wants the same thing.

So Kismat starts with one question: what are you looking for? Something serious, casual dating or friendship. You then see people nearby who picked the same first. Everyone can verify with a live selfie, and Private Mode (free) keeps your photos blurred until you match.

We started in Vienna and now run in Austria, Germany and English-speaking countries. Signing up and chatting are free; Kismat Plus is optional.

I would love your feedback on two things:

Does choosing your intent first make the first conversation better?
What would make you trust a new dating app enough to try it?

Thanks for having a look!