Hily is an online dating application that matches users by analyzing users' backgrounds, interests, and app activity. The name Hily is an acronym for "Hey, I Like You."
| Initial release | August 14, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 4.0
/ August 2, 2019 |
| Operating system | iOS, Android |
| Available in | English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Dutch |
| Website | hily |
History
editHily was founded by Alex Pasykov[1], alongside co-founders Dmytro Kononov[2][3] and Jake Vygnan.[4][5] The concept for the app originated from Pronin's professional background in analytics and statistical modeling.[4] It was designed to connect prospective partners based on similar interests, instead of geographic location and physical attractiveness.[6][7]
Hily was initially released in August 2017. By October 2017, the app had 35,000 users during its closed beta stage.[4] Hily later acquired additional users through a partnership with Snapchat.[8] Later, it was expanded to the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Japan, and Mexico.[8][9]
By August 2019, Hily had more than 5 million active users.[10]
Platform
editHily employs statistical algorithms to analyze data such as depth of dialogue, word choice, and mutual likes to identify profiles with a high probability for a match.[4][6] Its "risk score" evaluates user profiles, using criteria such as verification status, user complaints, and other activity metrics instead of an "attractiveness score."[4]
Hily requires account verification to confirm authenticity, using methods such as live photo capture, official ID uploads, or social media integration.[4] It employs real-time image verification for new accounts, and its matching algorithm improves as user engagement increases.[4] The app's registration options for gender include male, female, and non-binary.[11]
In 2020, Hily introduced compatibility checks and video calls.[5] The app also provides suggested icebreakers to facilitate initial interactions.[12]
References
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- ^ "12 Dating Apps To Try That'll Make 2020 So Much Better". Elite Daily. August 31, 2020.