Show your real self
Record a 15-second video intro and add a few photos. Your energy filters better than any checkbox ever could.
4.9 on the App Store · Editor's Choice
You'll know in fifteen seconds
Lume is a video-first dating app for people who would rather feel the chemistry than read a bio. Record a 15-second intro and let your laugh do the filtering.
1.8M+ singles already made the first move
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How it works
Three steps to something real
No endless swiping, no copy-paste openers. Just a warmer way to meet people who are actually your type.
Match on what matters
Pace, values, humour, plans for Sunday. Our compatibility engine introduces people you'll genuinely click with.
Say hi with a Spark
Open with a voice note or a video reply instead of "hey". Sparks start three times more conversations.
Why Lume
Dating that feels human again
Video sits at the centre of everything, so you can feel the chemistry before the first hello.
Video-first profiles
Every profile opens with a 15-second video intro. You catch the laugh, the accent, the nervous energy — the things a photo simply can't fake.
Intros autoplay, sound optional
Valentina, 27Miami · Loves salsa nights
Safety-first toolkit
AI plus human moderation around the clock, one-tap unmatch, and an SOS shortcut for date nights.
- Every profile verified
- 24/7 moderation team
- Location blurred until you share it
Verified humans only
Live selfie plus video verification means no catfish and no bots. Just 1.8M real people.
ID checked
Selfie match
Video verified
Interest Rooms
Join a room, not a comment section. Meet people who love what you love.
Sunday Roast Club
Trail Buddies
Vinyl & Wine
Chat in 40+ languages
Real-time translation woven into every chat, because love never needed a dictionary.
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Slow Dating mode
Five hand-picked matches a day. Fewer swipes, longer conversations, better dates.
5 matches · daily drop
Lume stories
Real people. Real sparks.
Thousands of first dates start with a Spark every week. Here's how a few of them unfolded.
Mia & NoahMatched in a flower-market Room
"We both joined the Sunday Roast Club the same weekend. His video intro made me laugh out loud — the rest is history."
"I travel for work, so dating in three languages used to be exhausting. Lume translated everything and we just talked."
"Slow Dating gave me five matches a week instead of five hundred. Turns out quality really does win."
1.8M+members worldwide
190countries & regions
420Kmatches every week
4.9★average App Store rating
Love notes
Don't take our word for it
"Video intros changed everything. I know within ten seconds whether there's a spark, and I've stopped wasting weekends on maybes."
Sofia ReyesNew York, USA
"Verified profiles only — that's the reason I finally trusted a dating app. Met James after two weeks. He's even better in person."
Valentina CostaMiami, USA
"I moved cities last year and the Interest Rooms made meeting people feel natural again. Zero awkwardness at the first table."
James WhitfieldLondon, UK
"The translation feature is magic. I'm talking to someone in Lisbon and it feels like we grew up on the same street."
Daniel ChenSydney, Australia
Safety first
Feel safe, every step of the way
Meeting someone new should feel exciting, not risky. Lume is built safety-first, from signup to second date.
Verified profiles only
Live selfie and video checks on every account. No bots, no catfish, no exceptions.
Human and AI moderation, 24/7
Every report is reviewed in minutes, with real people behind the screen.
Private until you're ready
Your exact location stays blurred, and Incognito hides you from anyone you haven't liked.
One-tap unmatch and SOS
Leave any chat instantly, and share your live date plan with people you trust.
Good questions
Frequently asked
Is Lume free to use?
Yes. Downloading Lume, building your video profile, matching and chatting are all free. Lume Gold adds extras like seeing who liked you and unlimited Sparks, but a real connection never needs a subscription.
How does video verification work?
At signup we ask for a two-second live selfie and a short video intro. Our system compares them to your photos, and a human reviewer double-checks. Only verified members show up in your matches.
What exactly is a "Spark"?
A Spark is a warm way to open a conversation: a short voice note or video reply attached to your first message. It beats "hey" every time — Sparks start three times more conversations.
Can I use Lume while travelling?
Absolutely. Lume works in 190 countries and translates chats in more than 40 languages. Passport mode lets you meet people in your next city before you even land.
How do you protect my data and privacy?
Your location is never shown precisely, your videos are encrypted, and we never sell personal data. You can export or delete everything in one tap — GDPR and CCPA compliant.
Is there a web version?
Lume is designed mobile-first for the best video experience, with native apps for iOS and Android. A lightweight web companion is rolling out later this year.
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