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Stop planning alone. Meet real people nearby.

Early access opening soon in Finland 🇫🇮

✓ Free forever ✓ No awkward DMs ✓ Real activities only

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⚡ Limited spots for founding members

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About Us

Now Nearby exists to make real-life connection effortless again.

We're building a platform where you can make plans, discover what's happening, and meet new people nearby—without overthinking it.

From last-minute drinks to weekend book clubs, Now Nearby helps you find your people and turn everyday moments into shared experiences.

In a world where so much of life happens online, we're bringing the focus back to real life—where connection is natural, spontaneous, and just around the corner.

Our Mission

"Make meeting people in real life effortless—and something you actually do."

Our Vision

"A world where stepping out, meeting new people, and finding your circle is a natural part of everyday life—in any city."

Our Purpose

"We're building NowNearby to bring people back into the real world—where connections are felt, not just seen, and moments are shared, not scrolled."

Everything You Need to Connect

Powerful features designed to help you discover, create, and join activities with ease.

Discover Nearby

See activities happening right now in your area. From sports to coffee meetups—find what interests you instantly.

Join Instantly

Send a join request with one tap. Hosts approve participants to keep groups safe and compatible.

Host Activities

Create your own activities. Set the time, location, and capacity. Build your community your way.

Group Chat

Chat with participants before and during activities. Coordinate meetups and get to know each other.

Track Your Activities

Stay organized with all your upcoming and past activities. Never miss what you've joined.

Build Reputation

Rate your experiences and build trust. See genuine ratings from real participants to make better choices.

See It In Action

Activity Feed Activity Details
Create Activity Activity Approved
Activity Venue Revealed Group Chat
Activity Details - Requested to Join User Profile

Get Started in Minutes

Three simple steps to connect with your community

"Pickup basketball? Late-night coffee talks? Weekend hikes? Your next adventure—and the people who get it are just a tap away."
Step 1

Create Your Profile

Sign up in seconds with your phone number. Add a photo, share your interests, and tell others what you're into.

  • ✓ Quick sign up process
  • ✓ Customize your interests
Step 2

Discover or Create

Browse or create activities starting as soon as 75 minutes from now. Become a host or join events near you.

  • ✓ Real-time activity feed
  • ✓ Filter by category & distance
  • ✓ Instant hosting tools
Step 3

Connect & Meet

Send join requests, chat in group conversations, and meet up in person. Turn online connections into real friendships.

  • ✓ Group chat included
  • ✓ Safe meetup guidelines
  • ✓ Rate & review system

Your Safety First

We've built NowNearby with safety and trust at its core. Our community guidelines and safety features ensure everyone has a positive experience.

  • Verified Profiles

    Phone verification and profile reviews keep the community authentic

  • Host Approval

    Hosts review and approve who joins their activities

  • Report & Block

    Easy tools to report problems and block unwanted users

  • Rating System

    Build trust through genuine ratings from real participants

  • 24/7 Moderation

    Our team monitors reports and enforces community guidelines

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about NowNearby

For safety reasons, exact venue addresses are revealed only to approved participants. The venue must be revealed at least 45 minutes before the start time to prevent the event from being canceled. This prevents unwanted visitors at the location and ensures only committed participants know the exact meeting point.

You can report or block users directly from their profile or from any activity chat. Tap the three-dot menu and select "Report" or "Block". It takes effect immediately—activities of reported users will not be visible in your feed, and blocked users cannot see your activities or contact you.

Cooldowns help maintain quality and prevent spam. If you cancel too many activities as a host or don't show up to activities you've joined, you'll have a temporary cooldown before creating or joining new activities. This ensures everyone is respectful of others' time.

When you request to join an activity, the host reviews your profile and decides whether to approve you. Hosts can see your profile photo, bio, and activity rating. This keeps groups compatible and safe for everyone involved.

Yes! NowNearby is completely free with no paywalls, subscriptions, or hidden costs. All core features—creating activities, joining events, group chat, and more—are available to everyone at no charge.

You must be 18 years or older to use NowNearby.

NowNearby is launching first in Finland. We plan to expand to other cities across Finland and later internationally. Reserve your spot for early access in your area.

Go to "My Activities" and select the activity you want to leave. Tap "Leave Activity" to withdraw. If you're the host and need to cancel, select "Cancel Activity"—all participants will be notified immediately. Please cancel as early as possible to respect others' time.

NowNearby currently supports English, Finnish (Suomi), and Swedish (Svenska).

After each activity, participants can rate their experience. These ratings build your reputation and help others decide if they want to join your activities or approve you for theirs. Ratings are anonymous to encourage honest feedback.

The chat opens once the host sends the first message. Only approved participants can access the chat.

Activity chats remain available until 24 hours after the activity ends, after which the chat is automatically closed.

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