If you're a single Christian looking for a dating app that actually understands your faith, SALT was built with you in mind. Founded in 2017 by Paul Rider and co-founder Erti-Chris Eelmaa in London, SALT is the largest independent Christian dating app in the world, connecting believers across 50 countries in 20 languages.^1
SALT goes beyond swiping. Profiles are built around faith — users describe their denomination, church involvement, and the values that matter most to them, from humility and gentleness to ambition and gratitude. Features include voice notes, video calling, and a built-in social feed (SALT Social) where singles can share, encourage each other, and visit profiles in a community setting.^2 The app also hosts "Table" — live, interactive audio events with topics covering faith, dating, and everyday life — and a free "Online Now" feature so you can see who's currently active.^3
What sets SALT apart is its commitment to being more than a matchmaker. The team produces a dedicated YouTube channel with original content like Third Wheel Dates (a dating show with a twist) and SALT Live, a real-time podcast covering the realities of Christian dating.^4 They've partnered with events like Big Church Festival, volunteering alongside users and fostering face-to-face connections.^5 SALT also offers Bible plans through YouVersion.^1 Their 2025 dating survey found that 87% of Christians see the necessity of dating apps for meeting someone who shares their faith.^6
Why Christians Love It"I met a lovely fella on Salt — there is no way we would have ever met without the app! We got married a few weeks ago and are just so thankful." — Abbie, UK^1
"Cordell & I matched and immediately video called after a few messages and voice notes on the app. He is from another state but we knew we wanted to explore our connection. We have only seen God's faithfulness in our relationship." — Marina, USA^1
"I was actually the first person to match with Emma and we went on our first date. After our first date I deleted SALT because I was so blown away by her. We can both say it's been the happiest we have ever been… and most importantly the most God-centred one." — Benjamin, Australia^1
Notable- Featured by Vogue, GQ, BBC, Church Times, Cosmopolitan, Premier Christianity, and AskMen^1
- Founded in 2017 in London by Paul Rider (South African-born, former FinTech executive) and Erti-Chris Eelmaa; backed by Faith Driven Investor network^8
- Paul met his wife Sophie through online dating — SALT was born from his personal conviction that Christians deserved a better experience^9
- Available on iOS (including Apple Vision Pro), Android, and web with a freemium model — matching, messaging, and video calling are free, with optional Premium for advanced features^2
- Selfie verification and manual profile screening for safety; published CSAE policy; users must be 18+^2
- Actively maintained through 2026 with regular updates including the "Online Now" feature^3
Platforms: iOS, Android, Web, Apple Vision Pro Pricing: Freemium (free matching and messaging; optional Premium subscription)
