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Dear Bestie

A verified friendship platform for women to find real connections nearby

Screenshot of the Dear Bestie homepage
The Dear Bestie homepage. United States, founded 2024.

What it is

Dear Bestie is a friendship app built exclusively for women to make real, lasting platonic connections. Every member completes government-issued ID verification and a biometric liveness selfie before joining, ensuring a community of verified real people.

The app welcomes all women, including transgender and non-binary women. Members can discover verified women nearby, join interest-based Circles, meet up at local Events and Plans, and post spontaneous hangout ideas. The platform prioritizes safety with limited profile visibility before matching, privacy controls, and easy reporting and blocking features.

Whether users are new to a city, starting fresh, or simply looking for a real circle of friends, Dear Bestie helps women find people looking for genuine friendships. The app is free on iOS and Android.

First things you notice

  • Government ID and biometric verification for all members
  • Find verified women nearby
  • Interest-based Circles to join
  • Local Events and Plans
  • Limited profile visibility before matching
  • In-app group chat functionality
  • Post spontaneous hangout plans
  • Easy reporting and blocking features
  • Privacy controls and safety settings

Pricing

Pricing model: Free

In brief

What is Dear Bestie?
Dear Bestie is a friendship app built for women where it's a verified community for making real, lasting friendships. Every user verifies their identity with a government-issued ID and a liveness selfie before joining.
Who can use Dear Bestie?
Dear Bestie welcomes all women, including transgender and non-binary women. The identity verification process confirms membership in the women's community, and if automated verification doesn't reflect your identity, a manual review process is available.
Is Dear Bestie free?
Yes, Dear Bestie is free to use on iOS and Android.
How do I make friends on Dear Bestie?
You can find verified women nearby, join interest-based Circles, meet up at local Events and Plans, and post spontaneous hangout plans to build your circle.
Is Dear Bestie available on Android?
Yes, Dear Bestie is available on both iOS and Android platforms.

More on this profile

Dear Bestie has a free listing. The owner can unlock the full profile with a paid launch for $5:

  • Founder story (locked)
  • Milestones (locked)
  • Demo video (locked)
  • Dofollow website link (locked)
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