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 60 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 A new "date ready switch" lets both parties signal when they're ready to meet, and a "Matchmaking Extra" add-on offers personalized matchmaking support.^3 Each day begins with a declaration screen — a pause encouraging intentionality before viewing any profiles.^10
What sets SALT apart is its commitment to being more than a matchmaker. The team prays together every Monday morning, specifically lifting up their users, and describes faith as the foundation of the app, not just a filter.^10 They produce 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 and collaborates with Stewardship for pre-marriage financial advice content.^1 Their 2025 dating survey of over 41,000 Christians found that 87% see dating apps as necessary 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
"Ben and Sarah had almost talked themselves out of finding love. Then God had other plans. The couple met on SALT in 2024 and got engaged shortly after." — Ben & Sarah, UK^11
"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
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) 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, 24/7 human moderation team, 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, "date ready switch," and stability improvements^3
- Team members include Matt (Growth), who met his own wife Laura on SALT^13
Platforms: iOS, Android, Web, Apple Vision Pro Pricing: Freemium (free matching and messaging; optional Premium subscription)
