Joining a Meet5 activity is all about meeting new people and having a great time together. One of the best ways to make sure things run smoothly is by using the group chat that’s automatically created for every activity you join. Here are a few simple tips to help you connect, coordinate, and avoid showing up alone. Note: The Meet5 team cannot be in dozens of places at once, so all activities created by the team account are self-organized. This means that we plan something fo

It's time for one last hurrah of summer! This Labor Day weekend, let’s celebrate by planning ahead for fall. Your friends at Meet5 put together a contest for you. Create an activity this weekend, and you’ll win free Premium We’re running a contest this weekend only, and everybody who participates wins. Any future activity which you create between Friday August 29 and Monday September 1 earns you a free Premium upgrade! The more activities you create, the more you win: Create

At Meet5, we’re all about bringing people together for shared activities and good conversations. Whether it’s a hike, a dinner, or an online quiz night, our platform is built to help you connect safely and comfortably. To keep it that way, we’ve set a few ground rules that help protect everyone’s experience - and their privacy. Here’s what you should know to stay safe while using Meet5: 1. Keep Conversations on the App It might seem harmless to share your phone number, email

Who Are Meet5 Captains and Why You’ll Love Them If you’ve spent some time on Meet5, you’ve probably come across the words Community Captain. ⚓ But who are they exactly, what do they do, and how can they help you as a Meet5 member? Let’s break it down. Captains: Members Who Keep the Community Moving Every Captain starts just like anyone else, as a regular Meet5 member. But over time, they get more involved, host activities, and help grow the local community. As a small team, w

We’re excited to announce that Meet5 is now live in Hollywood, Florida , and we can’t wait to help people in this vibrant beachside city build real, lasting connections. Whether you’re new to the area, entering a new life chapter, or simply looking to expand your social circle, Meet5 makes it easy to meet people in a relaxed, low-pressure setting. No swiping. No awkward small talk. Just real people coming together for group activities that feel natural and fun. Why Hollywood?

We’re thrilled to share that Meet5 has officially launched in Columbus, Ohio ! We’re here to help people across the city connect in meaningful, low-pressure ways. Whether you’ve just moved to town, are looking to meet new people outside of work, or want to rediscover your community through new friendships, Meet5 makes it easy to get started. No swiping. No small talk stress. Just real people, real group activities, and real connections. Why Columbus? Columbus is one of the fa

Would you like to create your own activity? We have 10 tips on how to have a successful activity. Our stats show that once they create one activity, the majority of people go on to regularly create more. 1. A cool title ✍🏻 The first thing members see is the title of your activity. Keep it short and immediately identifiable. If the essence of the activity is a hike, be sure to include that word in the title. The app will automatically offer title suggestions for you. Feel fre

Feeling nervous about joining a Meet5 activity? You’re not alone. The first of any new thing can feel like a big step. Thousands of Meet5 members have taken that leap before you, and they’ve found great experiences, meaningful conversations, and lasting friendships. Here are a few stories from our members about their first activity! A vineyard dinner activity A Leap Into the Unknown ✨ “Went to my first activity. I was really nervous, but everyone made me feel welcome. It ende

This week's story is from Crystal, who lives in West Flanders. She’s been part of the Meet5 community since 2025 and beautifully captures the magic of Meet5: "A warm circle of friends is growing around me." Crystal's calendar From Crystal to Meet5 I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Thank you, Meet5. I am deeply grateful for your app and the team behind it who make all this possible. I've heard so many great stories, and now I get to be one of them. I discove

From Strangers to Soul Sisters: A Meet5 Story Right now, I’m sitting on the shore in North Carolina, enjoying a beautiful vacation with Sylvia, Yvonne, and Betty, three women I now call close friends. Yesterday evening, as we watched the sun dip into the water, we found ourselves talking about how grateful we are for something special: Meet5. Without this app, the four of us, who are each so different in our own way, would probably never have crossed paths, let alone ended up

The Meet5 app is packed with helpful features designed to make your experience as simple and smooth as possible. But we know, not everyone has discovered all of them yet. Let’s change that today! One of the most useful tools? The filter and sort features. They help you quickly find what you’re looking for, whether it's upcoming activities, get-togethers you're interested in, or people you’d like to meet. With just a few taps, you can customize your view and stay organized. S

From Couch Potato to Weekend Table Hopper: How Meet5 Helped Us Break the Routine “What are we not doing this weekend?” That used to be the running joke between Sara and me. We’ve been together for years, and over time, our plans became more talk than action. Every Friday, we’d say, “Let’s do something!,” go out to eat, meet friends, take a hike. But too often, those plans fell through. Friends cancelled. The weather turned gloomy. We defaulted to the same Italian restaurant a