Questions, answered.

What is Layers?

Layers is a free dating app where you meet someone one layer at a time. A profile has six layers, and you see and react to each one on its own, with no name and no face. See how it works.

Is Layers free?

Yes. Layers is free to use, with no subscriptions.

Where is Layers available?

Layers is in a small, invite-only beta in Canada, starting in Toronto. If you live somewhere else in Canada or the US, join the waitlist and we’ll keep you posted.

Is it on iPhone and Android?

Yes, both. During the beta, invited testers install it through TestFlight on iPhone or Google Play’s testing program on Android.

How do I join the beta?

Join the waitlist on our homepage and confirm your email. Then fill in the short beta application. The founder invites testers personally.

How old do I need to be?

You need to be 18 or older.

Who is Layers for?

People looking for a match that’s unique to them: someone who truly resonates with them, with high potential for compatibility. It’s for every gender and orientation. You choose who you’d like to date, and your profile says what you’re looking for, from a life partner to something short-term.

Who makes Layers?

Layers is an independent app, built and run by its founder in Canada. You can write to the founder directly at founder@layersdating.com.

What are the six layers?

• The CompassWhere you’re headed in life.
• The LensHow you see the world and hold your beliefs.
• The PaletteWhat you love doing in your free time.
• The WellYour work and what it makes possible.
• The PresenceHow you are with people and show you care.
• The PortraitYour photos and the basics.

Do I have to fill in every layer?

Yes. All six layers need to be ready before you can publish your profile and start meeting people. Your progress is saved, so you can finish later.

Can I answer in my own words?

Yes. Every layer can be answered with guided choices or in your own words. Both count equally, and only the one you choose is shown.

How many photos do I need?

Three to six. They’re checked before they appear on your profile.

Who can see my photos?

People who come across your Portrait, people you meet in Resonance, and people you already chat with. Your other five layers never show your name or face.

Can people see where I am?

No. Your exact location and how far away you are are never shown to anyone.

Can I change my answers later?

Yes, anytime. Editing keeps the reactions and Resonance you already have.

How does meeting someone work?

In Discovery, you see one layer from one person at a time and react to it. When you and someone have each given the other 3 points or more, you meet in Resonance. From there, either of you can show interest. See it step by step.

What do Love, Like, Dislike and Prefer not mean?

They’re your reactions to a layer, and each one adds points toward Resonance.

• Love+2
• Like+1
• Dislike0
• Prefer not−1

Why can’t I Love a Portrait?

Love is saved for the five layers beyond the Portrait. Looks still count, but they can’t make a connection on their own.

What is Resonance?

It’s where you meet once your reactions to each other add up. When you’ve each given the other 3 points or more, across any of your layers, you see who’s behind the layers and can choose whether to show interest.

Do I have to explore all their layers before showing interest?

No. Resonance shows the layers of theirs you’ve reacted to, and the ones you haven’t met yet. You can show interest right away or explore the rest first. Unmet layers still reach you anonymously in Discovery, even after you show interest, until you match.

Will they know how I reacted to their layer?

No. In Resonance, you each see both totals, never a reaction to a single layer.

Can I see who likes me?

No. There’s no list of people who like you. Interest stays private until you both show it.

What happens when we both show interest?

A chat opens between the two of you. If only one of you shows interest, the other is never told.

What if I run out of people?

Try another layer, which may still have people for you. If every layer is empty, choose Notify me and we’ll let you know when there are new people to meet.

Are profiles checked?

Yes. Photos and answers are checked automatically before they’re published. Anything flagged waits for a person to review it.

How do I report or block someone?

Use Report or Block on any profile, layer or message. Blocking works straight away, everywhere in the app, and the founder reviews every report.

How do I delete my account?

You can delete it in the app, or request deletion from the web without reinstalling it. See how to delete your account.

Where can I read your policies?

Read our privacy policy, terms, community standards and child safety standards.