Once
In short: One curated match per day dating app.
Key facts
| Type | Dating app |
|---|---|
| Owner | Dating.com Group |
| Headquarters | Switzerland |
| Founded | 2015 |
Features and products
- Gems: Once's in-app currency needed to message profiles [Dating Industry Insights, 24 September 2026]
More from Dating.com Group
Stories about Once
- Once's Pivot to Chat: A Confession of Abandoning Dating for Monetization
Once now markets itself as an 'Iconic Chat App', not a dating app, and charges Gems to message 'popular' profiles. Trustpilot rating: 1.2 out of 5.
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Questions about Once
What is Once?
One curated match per day dating app.
Who owns Once?
Once is owned by Dating.com Group.
Where is Once based?
Once is based in Switzerland.
When was Once founded?
Once was founded in 2015.