Alternative to BLK
A shared background is a beginning.
Shared culture can be a lovely starting point, and BLK brings Black singles together. Want a little help with your next introduction? Tell Known about yourself and what matters to you in a relationship. We'll get to know you, suggest someone to meet, and help plan the date when you both say yes.
Went on my first date this weekend. I really like that they pick the bar for you
I love the way they have integrated voice AI and the voice AI that they have used is pretty good questions are pretty straightforward and I hope this is gonna be fun. I would highly recommend. I would highly recommend this too many people to try it out because unlike the traditional with this AI world, what is going around if people are tired of too many questions and stuff like that and filling out forms and all that with this voice thing that makes it very easy two or three steps and you were talking to someone like a real person and hopefully it gets. I’m still going to wait for the result after I’m accepted on the waitlist and can’t wait to see what happens next.
What I love most is how the AI talks with you like a real person. Instead of making you fill out endless questionnaires, it asks thoughtful follow up questions and creates a natural engaging conversation.
How Known works
A little more personal.
Swipeless dating.
You don't browse people. You're introduced to them.
Known starts by getting to know you. Not just your profile, but how you think, what you value, and who you're drawn to.
From there, we introduce you to one person at a time. Someone chosen with intention. Someone worth meeting.
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No endless options. No small talk.
If there's mutual interest, we set the date. Time, place, everything handled. All you have to do is show up.
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It gets better over time.
After each date, Known learns. What felt right. What didn't. What surprised you.
So every introduction becomes more accurate. More natural. More you.
Less searching. More knowing.
Try it nowHow is Known different?
Too many profiles, not enough possibility?
Dating that cares about your time
Known is searching for your match every day, so you don’t have to spend hours swiping or checking for someone new. When we find someone you want to meet, we plan the date and send you the details. You just have to show up.
Want a date that fits your life?
Your preferences matter.
Your match, preferences, and availability help shape the date. Known looks for a place that fits, not just somewhere to meet.
Still wondering where it’s going?
Meet people looking for what you are
Known is a community of intentional daters who are ready for a real relationship. Whether you’re newly single, divorced, have been dating for a while, or simply ready to find your person - our matchmaker gets to know you and what you’re looking for so we can find the same in the people we introduce you to.
Ready to get off the screen?
Skip the pen-pal phase
We believe chemistry is best discovered in person, not over a screen. Known skips the endless small talk and conversations that go nowhere, so you can see if there’s a spark in person. Once you both say yes to an introduction, Known finds a time that works and plans the date. Save the real getting-to-know-you part for when you meet.
Who is making the actual plan?
We make the date happen
When you and your match are ready to meet, Known finds a time that works for both of you, picks a spot nearby, books the reservation, and sends you the details. We take care of everything so you don’t have to.
More than a good first photo?
Meet someone chosen for you
There’s a lot about you that could never fit into a dating profile. At Known, we get to know all the little things that make you, you - your quirks, values, aspirations, and what you’re looking for in a relationship. We do the same with your potential matches, so we can introduce you to someone we believe you’ll have real compatibility with.
Known vs BLK
| The details | BLK | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | A dating community for Black singles. | Personal matchmaking for people looking for a relationship. |
| How you connect | Browse suggested profiles; mutual likes open chat. | A personal introduction, followed by date planning when you both say yes. |
| Your phone | iOS and Android. | iOS and Android. |
| Book the date | Date booking isn’t advertised. | We choose a time and place and handle the reservation. |
| Cost | Free download; in-app purchases. | Free matchmaking and date booking. Food and drinks are separate. |
| No subscription | Optional Premium and Elite plans. | No subscription. No monthly dating bill. |
I was honestly surprised by my experience. Still haven’t found the love of my life but it’s been the most fun I’ve ever had going on dates so thank you !
Amazing app that is the future of dating!
Goodbye hinge, this so so much better
Some of our favorite places
Where Known dates take place
Mission Beach / San Diego
Belmont Park
Lean into the amusement park date and spend a night at Belmont Park. Ride the Giant Dipper, the wooden roller coaster that has been running along the Mission Beach boardwalk since 1925, split a funnel cake, and get overly competitive at a few midway games.
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Marina / San Francisco
Palace of Fine Arts
Take a walk around the Palace of Fine Arts just before sunset, when the light hits the rotunda and reflects across the lagoon. The loop itself only takes about 15 minutes, so pair it with coffee, wine, or dinner nearby if you want to make a night of it.
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Castro / San Francisco
Le Marais Bakery
For a date built around a very good pastry, head to Le Marais at Sanchez and 18th. The bakery makes its croissants over three days, using a long fermentation and French butter.
Go on a date here with KnownA few possibilities from our venue library. Your date’s location depends on your match, preferences, and availability.
A little more to know
Good questions.
Why has my application not been approved yet?
Is Known available on Android?
Does Known plan the first date?
Do I get to talk to my date before meeting them?
How long does it take to chat with the matchmaker?
How do I delete my account?
Your pocket matchmaker
Less searching.
More knowing.
A conversation. An introduction. A date worth getting ready for.
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