™Be intentional with likes
Like everyone, and we can't tell what you actually want. Like no one, and we have nothing to learn from. The honest likes in between are what sharpen who you see next.
How we connect people
Matching that explains itself.
Dating is personal. So when an app introduces you to someone, you should know exactly why, and how your own choices shaped it.
How the recommendation actually works
You've probably heard "algorithm" used as a catch-all. On Otter, what powers your experience is a recommendation system: your stated preferences, your dealbreakers, and most importantly, the questions you've both answered.
We don't pretend a vibe score can capture a person. We compare what you chose to say, weight what matters more, and show you the overlap honestly.
Why You Two
Overlaps from answers. Tap to explore.
What does a good Saturday look like for you?
You
Market, walk, then cook
Them
Farmers market, then cook whatever looks good
You both selected slow weekends and cooking together: a concrete overlap.
How you shape who you see
Keep preferences honest
Adjust distance, age, and dealbreakers when your priorities shift. Sometimes the right person is one setting away.
Update your answers
You're not the same person you were on day one. Fresh answers keep Why You Two and discovery aligned with who you are now.
Slow down on profiles
There's more to every profile than the first photo. When you pass on someone, the matching takes your word for it, so make sure you meant it.
On memberships and fairness
Otter costs one payment, once. Everyone in discovery did the same work to get there. We think great dates come from the effort and honesty you put in, not from how much you spend.
Looking ahead
Whatever dating looks like next, the rule here stays the same: what you chose is all we use, and money never beats effort. The rest is just details, and the goal is still a table for two.
Start searching with intention
Join the waitlist for city-by-city invites, or create an account when you're ready.