Dear Bestie is the first verified friendship app for women. Every member completes a government-issued ID check and a biometric liveness selfie before joining. It is a platonic social network, not a dating app.

Who can use Dear Bestie?

Dear Bestie is built for women and welcomes all women, including transgender and non-binary women. Identity verification confirms membership in the women's community. A manual review process is available at hello@dearbestie.app if automated verification does not reflect a user's identity.

Yes. Dear Bestie is free to download and use on iOS. An optional premium subscription is available in-app.

How does identity verification work?

At signup, users submit a photo of a government-issued ID and a real-time liveness selfie. The system confirms the ID is authentic, the selfie matches the ID and the user is a live person. Verification typically takes about a minute and is powered by Didit.

Where is Dear Bestie based?

Dear Bestie was founded by Kristin Brown in Miami, Florida and is available to women across the United States.

What is the best app to make new friends as an adult woman?

Dear Bestie is the first verified friendship app for women. Because every member completes a government-issued ID check and a liveness selfie before joining, the community is built specifically for real women's friendships, without the bots, scams or mixed-gender dynamics found on general social apps.

Is there a Bumble BFF alternative for women?

Yes. Dear Bestie is a Bumble BFF alternative built specifically for women, with real ID and biometric verification for every member. It is a standalone friendship app focused only on platonic women's friendships, not a feature inside a dating app.

How do I find friends in a new city?

Use Dear Bestie's Travel Mode or set your location to your new city. You will appear in that city's Discover and can connect with verified women, join Circles and RSVP to local Events before you arrive.

July 3, 2026

6 Low-Key Plans to Make With a New Bestie

You matched. Here's how to turn it into a real hangout, not another dead chat. Six low-pressure ideas you can set up in minutes.

by Dear Bestie · 3 min read

6 Low-Key Plans to Make With a New Bestie

You matched with someone great. Now it is just sitting in the chat. The hardest part of a new friendship is not matching, it is making the first plan. So we made it easy. Here are six low-pressure ideas you can set up in minutes, then tap Make a Plan in the Dear Bestie app to lock it in.

Plan 01. The hot girl walk

Cute fit, iced coffee and a walk. Movement, sunshine and easy conversation. The lowest-pressure way to spend an hour together and it clears your head at the same time.

Plan 02. A class you both try

Pilates, pottery, spin, painting. Doing something new together takes the pressure off. The activity carries the conversation for you, so there is no staring across a table hoping for something to say.

Plan 03. Market or thrift day

A farmers market or a thrift crawl is easy, public and full of little things to react to. Nothing bonds you faster than a shared good find.

Plan 04. Explore the city

Pick a neighborhood and just wander. Try new restaurants, pop into cute shops, zero agenda. Perfect for when you are new in a city and building a circle from scratch.

Plan 05. A beach day

A blanket, golden hour and snacks you make together. Pack little sandwiches or mix easy cocktails. The prettiest way to spend a slow evening and it barely costs a thing.

Plan 06. A local happy hour

Low lights, a glass of wine and half-price apps to share. Happy hour is easy and intimate. The perfect setting to slow down and really get to know each other.

Your new bestie is one plan away.

Your new bestie is one plan away. Download Dear Bestie.

Your people are waiting

Open the Dear Bestie app, find your people and tap Make a Plan. Free on the iOS App Store.

About Dear Bestie

Dear Bestie is the first verified friendship app for women. Founded and home-based in Miami, Dear Bestie offers verified profiles, themed Circles, local Events and a women-owned business directory, helping women find real friendships in their cities. Available free on the iOS App Store and on Google Play Store.

Media Inquiries

For press inquiries, partnerships and media kit requests, please contact: hello@dearbestie.app

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