How we connect you.
Olive IRL isn't just a filter you set once. It learns what you're actually drawn to and gets sharper the more you use it. Here's how it works, and how you can shape it to work better for you.
What shapes your feed
Your preferences
Faith, distance, age, and intent. Set at signup, they shape who you start seeing.
Your dealbreakers
Must-haves are mutual. You only see people who would also see you.
Your activity
Likes, passes, and pauses help Olive IRL learn what you're drawn to.
Shape who you see
You're not a passive participant. Your actions directly influence your recommendations.
Engage with intention
Like people you're genuinely interested in. Random likes dilute your signal and make recommendations less useful.
Browse beyond your Likes tab
Discover feed engagement helps Olive IRL learn who catches your eye, not just who noticed you first.
Slow down on profiles
Prompts and faith details reveal more than a first photo. Time spent on a profile is a signal.
Keep preferences current
Moved cities? Changed your age range? Small updates open the door to people you might have missed.
Refresh your profile
New photos and updated prompts attract the right people and sharpen your recommendations.
Free vs Olive IRL+
The core experience is free and always will be. Olive IRL+ adds visibility and tools, but it doesn't put better matches behind a paywall. A free member can absolutely find the right person.
Our goal is for you to find someone and delete the app. That's how we know we did our job.
What we're building toward
Olive IRL is still growing. Every connection made helps us learn and makes recommendations better for everyone in the community.
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