DATING · FEATURE

Match Anywhere.

Discover people in cities you're planning to visit—and let travelers discover you.

Love doesn't know zip codes. 💜

Match Anywhere works both ways:

  • 1.Discover travelers: Add up to 2 cities to find people in places you're visiting or moving to.
  • 2.Get discovered: Enable "Get seen by more" so people planning to visit your city can find you.
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What Is Match Anywhere?

Expand your dating horizons

Match Anywhere is a two-way feature that breaks down geographical barriers in dating. You can explore other cities, and people from other cities can find you.

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Search Other Cities

Add up to 2 additional locations to discover people in cities you're planning to visit, move to, or are just curious about.

Get Found By Travelers

Enable "Get seen by more" and your profile will appear to people who add your city as their Match Anywhere location.

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Primary Location

Your current city based on GPS

Up to 2 More

Add cities you want to explore

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Get Seen By More

Let visitors discover you

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How It Works

Simple setup, powerful results

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Set Your Primary Location

Your primary location is automatically detected using your device's GPS. This is where you currently are—your home base for dating.

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Add Additional Locations

Search for and add up to 2 additional cities. These could be places you're planning to visit, considering moving to, or cities where you frequently travel.

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Discover Matches Everywhere

Now when you browse, you'll see potential matches from all your locations. People in those cities will also see you in their discovery feed.

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Start Connecting

Like profiles, match, and chat with people from any of your locations. Build connections before you even arrive!

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Adding Your Locations

Step-by-step guide

To add locations:

  1. 1.Open Gatherly Dating and tap on Preferences
  2. 2.Select Location from the preferences menu
  3. 3.You'll see your primary location at the top (based on GPS)
  4. 4.Tap "Add Location" to search for a new city
  5. 5.Search for your desired city and select it from the results
  6. 6.Repeat to add a second additional location if desired

✓ Easy to Update

Remove or change locations anytime. Planning a trip? Add the city. Trip over? Remove it.

✓ Refresh Primary Location

Traveling? Tap refresh on your primary location to update it to your current city.

Get Seen By More People

Increase your visibility

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Enable "Get Seen By More"

When you enable this setting, you'll appear in the discovery feed of people who have added your city as one of their Match Anywhere locations—even if you haven't added their city to yours!

Find this option in Dating Settings → "Get seen by more"

How it helps you:

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More Visibility

People searching in your area—even from other cities—will discover your profile.

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Catch Travelers

Someone planning to visit your city might find you before they even arrive.

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More Match Potential

The more people who see your profile, the higher your chances of finding the right connection.

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Best Practices

Get the most out of Match Anywhere

Be Transparent

Mention in your bio if you're planning to visit or move to a city. Honesty builds better connections.

Choose Strategically

Add cities where you have genuine plans or connections, not just random places.

Keep It Updated

Remove locations after a trip. Add new ones when plans change. Stay current.

Start Conversations Early

Matched with someone in a city you're visiting? Start chatting before you arrive to plan a date!

Pro Tip 💜

If you're relocating to a new city, add it as an additional location a few weeks before your move. This gives you time to connect with people and potentially have dates lined up when you arrive!

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Match Anywhere

How many additional locations can I add?

You can add up to 2 additional locations on top of your primary location, for a total of 3 active locations.

Can I change my locations anytime?

Yes! You can add, remove, or change your additional locations whenever you want. Your primary location can also be refreshed to your current GPS position.

Will people know I'm not actually in their city?

Your profile shows which location you're using. We encourage transparency—mention in your bio if you're planning to visit or move to a city.

What does "Get seen by more" do?

When enabled, you'll appear in the discovery feed of people who have added your city as one of their Match Anywhere locations—even if you haven't added their city.

Is Match Anywhere free?

Yes! Match Anywhere is available to all Gatherly Dating users at no additional cost.

Does this affect my distance preferences?

Your distance preferences apply separately to each location. You can set different radius preferences for your primary location vs. your additional locations.

Ready to expand your horizons?

Download Gatherly and start connecting with people everywhere.

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