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 team in London, SALT is the largest independent Christian dating app in the world, connecting over a million 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.^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
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
"I am so happy and grateful for meeting the love of my life on here! It's an honor and a blessing to be able to connect with someone that wants to be your best friend and partner for life!" — App Store review^6
"Breath of fresh air! Different from other dating apps! There's positivity, encouragement, and scriptures. The social hub is so inspiring." — App Store review^6
Notable- Featured by Vogue, GQ, BBC, Church Times, Cosmopolitan, and Premier Christian News^1
- Founded in 2017 in London by Paul Rider; backed by Cubit Capital^7
- Available on iOS, Android, and web with a freemium model — matching and messaging are free, with optional Premium for advanced features^2
- One of the SALT team members (Matt) actually met his wife on the app^3
- Selfie verification and manual profile screening for safety^2
- CSAE (Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation) policy published; users must be 18+^2
