Software:Hily

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Hily
Initial releaseAugust 14, 2017; 8 years ago (2017-08-14)
Stable release
4.0 / August 2, 2019; 6 years ago (2019-08-02)
Operating systemiOS, Android
Available inEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Dutch
Websitehily.com

Hily is an online dating application that matches users by analyzing users' backgrounds, interests, and app activity. The name Hily is an acronym for "Hey, I Like You."

History

Hily was founded by Alex Pasykov,[1] alongside co-founders Dmytro Kononov[2][3] and Jake Vygnan.[4][5] The concept for the app originated from Pronin's background in analytics and statistical modeling.[4] It was designed to connect prospective partners based on similar interests, instead of geographic location and physical attractiveness.[6][7]

Hily was initially released in August 2017. By October 2017, the app had 35,000 users during its closed beta stage.[4] Hily later acquired additional users through a partnership with Snapchat.[8] Later, it was expanded to the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Japan, and Mexico.[8][9]

By August 2019, Hily had more than 5 million active users.[10]

Platform

Hily employs statistical algorithms to analyze data such as depth of dialogue, word choice, and mutual likes to identify profiles with a high probability for a match.[4][6] Its "risk score" evaluates user profiles, using criteria such as verification status, user complaints, and other activity metrics instead of an "attractiveness score."[4]

Hily requires account verification to confirm authenticity, using methods such as live photo capture, official ID uploads, or social media integration.[4] It employs real-time image verification for new accounts, and its matching algorithm improves as user engagement increases.[4] The app's registration options for gender include male, female, and non-binary.[11]

In 2020, Hily introduced compatibility checks and video calls.[5] The app also provides suggested icebreakers to facilitate initial interactions.[12]

References

  1. ↑ "Alex-Pasykov | Author at TNW". https://thenextweb.com/author/alex-pasykov. 
  2. ↑ Franceschi-Bicchierai, Lorenzo (July 31, 2024). "Bumble and Hinge allowed stalkers to pinpoint users' locations down to 2 meters, researchers say". https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/31/bumble-and-hinge-allowed-stalkers-to-pinpoint-users-locations-down-to-2-meters-researchers-say/. 
  3. ↑ Iovine, Anna (August 1, 2024). "Bumble, Hinge, and other apps had to fix privacy risk, study says". https://mashable.com/article/bumble-hinge-other-dating-apps-had-to-fix-privacy-risk-paper-says. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Butcher, Mike (October 5, 2017). "Hily dating app uses AI and identification to improve safety and potential matches". https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/05/hily-dating-app-uses-ai-and-identification-to-improve-safety-and-potential-matches/. Retrieved March 13, 2019. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Why you may never leave the house for a first date again". June 9, 2020. https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/why-you-may-never-leave-the-house-for-a-first-date-again-2049157/. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Williams, Aime (August 14, 2018). "Facebook is turning matchmaker. Is this a good thing?". https://www.ft.com/content/1fb797ac-9fd8-11e8-85da-eeb7a9ce36e4. Retrieved March 13, 2019. 
  7. ↑ Jackson, James (November 6, 2017). "How a Matchmaking AI Conquered (and Was Exiled) from Tinder". https://www.vice.com/en/article/how-a-matchmaking-ai-conquered-and-was-exiled-from-tinder/. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Daniel, Ellen (December 7, 2017). "Could dating apps be key to Snapchat's happy ending?". https://www.verdict.co.uk/snapchat-dating-apps/. Retrieved March 13, 2019. 
  9. ↑ Forbes Staff (September 13, 2019). "Aterriza en México la plataforma que pretende competir con Tinder". https://forbes.com.mx/aterriza-en-mexico-la-plataforma-que-pretende-competir-con-tinder/. 
  10. ↑ Captain, Sean (27 August 2019). "Match.com's dating coaches might help save modern love". https://www.fastcompany.com/90389507/what-match-coms-new-dating-coaches-learned-about-how-we-relate. Retrieved 9 September 2019. 
  11. ↑ Kreig, Hannah (February 19, 2019). "Thirst Trap: Swipe right on online dating". http://www.dailyuw.com/wellness/article_135f762e-3401-11e9-a5d4-17c4aa9d9dc1.html. Retrieved March 13, 2019. 
  12. ↑ "12 Dating Apps To Try That'll Make 2020 So Much Better". August 31, 2020. https://www.elitedaily.com/p/12-dating-apps-to-try-in-2020-thatll-help-you-find-love-32700377. 



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