happn: dating app

happn · happn is a local dating app that matches you with people you cross paths with.

Native Android Dating happn
Bundle ID com.ftw_and_co.happn
Version analyzed 2026.11.1
Build framework Native Android
SDKs detected 11
Analyzed 2026-09-12
Exploratory agent run

What happn: dating app does

The analyzed application is a location-based social networking and dating platform designed to facilitate connections between users. The initial navigation flow focuses on user authentication, legal compliance, and account security. The application utilizes third-party OAuth providers for streamlined onboarding and incorporates a comprehensive data privacy framework to manage user information for service optimization and targeted advertising.

Observed on screen

  • Multi-Channel Authentication Supports user onboarding and login via Google OAuth integration and alternative credential-based methods.
  • Consent and Privacy Management Implements a mandatory legal gateway for users to review and accept Terms of Service, Privacy Policies, and data processing protocols.
  • Account Recovery System Provides an email-based recovery mechanism that dispatches secure connection links to users experiencing authentication failures.
  • Data Subject Rights Control Includes integrated functionality for users to manage data preferences, including access, rectification, and deletion of personal information.
  • Promotional Content Engine Utilizes collected user data to deliver relevant internal and third-party advertising content within the application ecosystem.

Written from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, not from the store listing. It covers only the screens that run reached, so anything behind a login, paywall or region lock is absent.

Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

11 SDKs found across 9 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
Animation 1 SDK
Attribution 1 SDK
Authentication 1 SDK
Crash Reporting 1 SDK
Engagement 1 SDK
Imaging 1 SDK
Push Notifications 1 SDK
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 7 sensitive

19 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

Precise location sensitive

Access exact location via GPS, cell, and Wi-Fi.

Background location restricted

Access location while the app is in the background.

Camera sensitive

Take pictures and record video.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Write storage sensitive

Write files to shared external storage. No-op for apps targeting Android 11+.

Read storage sensitive

Read files from shared external storage. Replaced by READ_MEDIA_* on Android 13+.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Modify audio settings standard

Modify global audio settings.

NFC standard

Perform I/O over NFC.

High sampling rate sensors standard

Read sensor data at a sampling rate greater than 200 Hz.

In-app billing standard

Use Google Play Billing for in-app purchases and subscriptions.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Change network state standard

Change network connectivity state.

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside happn: dating app.

What does happn: dating app do?

The analyzed application is a location-based social networking and dating platform designed to facilitate connections between users. The initial navigation flow focuses on user authentication, legal compliance, and account security. The application utilizes third-party OAuth providers for streamlined onboarding and incorporates a comprehensive data privacy framework to manage user information for service optimization and targeted advertising. This comes from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, so it covers only the screens that run reached.

What is happn: dating app built with?

happn: dating app by happn is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does happn: dating app use?

FlyTrap detected 11 third-party SDKs inside happn: dating app, including Facebook SDK, Firebase Analytics and Firebase Cloud Messaging. They span areas such as Analytics, Push Notifications, Crash Reporting and Authentication. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does happn: dating app request?

happn: dating app requests 19 permissions. 7 of these are sensitive, such as Approximate location, Precise location and Background location. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is happn: dating app safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. happn: dating app requests 19 permissions (7 sensitive) and bundles 11 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is happn: dating app available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.