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Hily
Online dating application From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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."
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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]
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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]
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