# Socially Conscious Dating Apps This App is Geared Towards Users Who Want to Improve the Community By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-11-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conscious-dating References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/118826-neqtr-is-the-anti-tinder-dating-app-helping-you-date-for-a-good-cause) & [neqtr](https://www.neqtr.com/) 'Neqtr' is a socially conscious dating app that is geared towards those who want to make a different in their community. For many people, [a first date](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offline-dating-experiences) typically involves a cup of coffee or a nice dinner. This [alternative dating app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/when-we-first) encourages users to bond over activities that benefit the larger community. The app was co-founded by Sonya Davis who recognized that a desire to help others is a highly attractive quality for many people. Davis wanted to create an app that encouraged users to improve their community and foster a [meaningful connection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connection-app) at the same time. As Davis explains, "When you're giving back...you're forming deeper connections with people around you." Neqtr helps users foster these kinds of connections by encouraging them to set up dates that are good for themselves and the community around them. To facilitate these kinds of activities, Neqtr collaborates with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. The socially conscious dating app ultimately provides a platform for users to meet people based on the causes they are passionate about. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Socially Conscious Dating:** Bringing together people who share a passion for social causes is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the dating industry. - **Community-driven Activities:** Fostering deeper connections by encouraging and providing opportunities for community-driven activities is a trend that could disrupt traditional dating app features. - **Collaborating with Non-profits:** Partnering with non-profits to promote and facilitate social causes is a trend that could create innovative revenue streams for a range of industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Dating:** The socially conscious dating app is a unique concept that could disrupt the traditional dating industry. - **Non-profit Organizations:** Partnering with socially conscious dating apps can benefit non-profit organizations by generating more volunteers and donations. - **Local Businesses:** Local businesses could tap into the socially conscious dating trend by offering discounts or special events for users who select dates with community-driven activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Neurodivergent-Friendly Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattr.md) - [Data-Comparing Social Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mutually-app.md) - [Music-Forward Dating App Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-dating-app-cerca.md) - [Connection-Building Dating Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meaningful-connections.md) - [Authentic Connection Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-dating.md) - [Real-World Connection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dayone-irl-dating-app.md) - [Sexless Social Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sexless-social-app.md) - [Restaurant-Collaborating Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frome-dating-app.md) - [Interest-Based Matchmaker Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matchmaker-apps.md)