# Mother-Connecting Friendship Apps The Peanut App is Helping Moms Find Like-Minded Friends By Ell Smith | Published 2017-08-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-peanut-app References: [abcnews.go](http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/app-dubbed-tinder-moms-aims-mothers-connect/story?id=48321815) & [play.google](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teampeanut.peanut&_branch_match_id=388689017669100031) The busy schedule that comes with the territory of having a baby makes it difficult for moms to meet new people, which is why the Peanut app has surfaced, creating a network for like-minded mothers. The [tinder-inspired app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheers-dating-app) is creating opportunities for women to [meet and form connections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connection-apps) with one another. Users are invited to make profiles for themselves where they're asked to describe their personal aesthetic in humorous terms like "wine time" or "mom boss." 'Peanut' utilizes a successful algorithm which matches moms with similar interests to one another. Once users have found a potential friend, they're given the option of creating group chats, and setting up play dates, or coffee runs. The app is helping to build a much needed [support system among mothers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peer-support-app) while alleviating feelings of isolation and loneliness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mother-connecting Apps:** Developing apps dedicated to connecting mothers in order to build community and alleviate feelings of isolation and loneliness. - **Algorithm-based Networking:** Developing networking platforms that use algorithms to match users with similar interests and values, allowing for more meaningful connections and potential friendships. - **Tinder-inspired Friend-finding:** Exploring friend-finding apps, modeled after popular platforms like Tinder, to help people easily connect and build relationships with like-minded individuals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Social Networking:** Creating a social networking platform that is specifically designed to connect people with common interests and values in order to build community and alleviate loneliness. - **Childcare and Parenting:** Incorporating a friend-finding feature into existing parenting or childcare related apps, allowing users to connect with others who have similar backgrounds and experiences. - **Health and Wellness:** Incorporating the friend-finding feature of ‘Peanut’ into health and wellness apps, in order to help users find others who are committed to a healthy and active lifestyle. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social-Based Pregnancy Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut.md) - [Motherhood Community Support Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mamahood-app.md) - [Faceless Mother Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-mothers.md) - [Women's Wellness App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-pro.md) - [Community Menopause Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-menopause.md) - [Standalone Friend-Finding Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumble-for-friends.md) - [Parenthood-Focused Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/procreate-match.md) - [Nursery Brand Parenting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mamas-papas-app.md) - [Canine-Centric Meetup Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-centric-meetup-app.md)