Over 40 million users | Millions of enterprise customers
About ThinkMatch

ThinkMatch is built to make meeting people feel more intentional.

ThinkMatch is a Software995 product built to help people meet each other in real life, not stay stuck behind screens. It uses prompts, matching, and in-platform communication to help conversations start more naturally before people meet in person.

That means less awkward small talk, better first conversations, and more confidence walking into social, campus, professional, and community events.

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ThinkMatch participant

How ThinkMatch works

ThinkMatch map showing event discovery

Join or create an event

Pick an existing event near you, join the citywide event for your area, or create your own and invite people with a shareable link.

ThinkMatch questionnaire screen

Answer event questions

Each event includes prompts chosen by the host. Your answers help ThinkMatch build stronger pairings and better small-group introductions.

ThinkMatch chat interface

Chat privately

Matched guests can message each other inside ThinkMatch without having to immediately exchange phone numbers or email addresses.

ThinkMatch video chat preview

Use optional video chat

When it helps, ThinkMatch can support a lightweight video step so people can get oriented before showing up in person.

People meeting in person through ThinkMatch

Meet in person

Arrive at the event already warmed up with context, shared interests, and better introductions than a cold start usually provides.

Why it feels different

Most event platforms help you find a room. ThinkMatch helps you find a conversation. You can find a ThinkMatch event near you and join instantly, or create your own experience for a dinner party, study group, campus event, reunion, or community gathering.

ThinkMatch helps people connect across 500,000+ venues nationwide, including restaurants, bars, schools, and places of worship. Guests answer a few questions, the platform identifies strong points of connection, and people can be introduced through matched groups, private chats, or scheduled meetups.

Ways people use ThinkMatch

ThinkMatch supports different ways to connect based on your goal.

Universities

8,000+ weekly meetups for campus communities.

Pubs

10,000+ events for local social nights.

High Schools

17,000+ weekly meetups for school groups.

Cities

10,000+ weekly city-wide meetups across the US.

Meetup

Social gatherings with matching and chat.

Date

Intentional dating conversations with compatibility prompts.

Networking

Professional connections with optional verified-domain controls.

Host

Tools for organizers to improve conversation flow.

Colleges Pubs High Schools Meet People in Your City Find Activity Partners Find Pickleball Partners Find Tennis Partners Find Hiking Partners Find Biking Partners

Safety and privacy

ThinkMatch uses layered controls to support respectful real-world events. Hosts can use invitations, visibility controls, and optional verified-domain requirements. Communication can stay within the platform, and users control what they share.

Frequently asked questions

Is ThinkMatch free?

Yes. Joining events and creating events is free.

Do people need to install an app?

No. ThinkMatch works on the web, and there are also iPhone and Android app options.

Can hosts create private or trusted events?

Yes. Hosts can use invitations, visibility controls, and optional verified-domain requirements.

How are matches decided?

ThinkMatch uses event-specific answers to identify compatible introductions and groups.

Does ThinkMatch share my contact info?

No. Communication can stay within the platform, and users control what they share.

Who built ThinkMatch?

ThinkMatch is built by Software995, the maker of the Pdf995 Suite and Software995 Toolset.