Kndrd is a community-driven app where you propose or join real-life plans — grabbing drinks, hitting a pilates class, checking out a concert — and a group chat instantly forms so everyone can coordinate. Think of it as a spontaneous social calendar powered by the people around you. Everyone on the app is manually verified, so it feels more like a curated club than a free-for-all.
How it works
Download the app and apply to join — every member is reviewed by the Kndrd team, so expect a short wait. Once you're in, browse plans that other members have posted: anything from after-work drinks to weekend hikes to concert outings. See something you like? Join it, and a group chat auto-generates so you can coordinate details. You can also create your own plan and let the community come to you. There's also a Forum section where you can ask for recommendations, find roommates, or get advice from the community.
Who it's for
Women in NYC who want to meet new people through actual activities, not just swiping. People who are spontaneous and prefer 'let's do something tonight' over planning weeks ahead. Anyone new to the city who wants a vetted, trustworthy community to plug into. Social butterflies who are tired of apps that feel like dating platforms repackaged as friend-finders.
What works
Every member is manually verified, which keeps the community quality high. Plan-based format means you're meeting people while doing something you already enjoy. Group chats auto-generate, removing the awkward 'so should we hang out?' step. The Forum adds a community layer beyond just events. Completely free — no subscriptions, no paywalls.
What doesn't
Only available in New York City right now — no other cities yet. Approval process means you can't just download and go. Skews heavily toward women — less useful if you're looking for a mixed-gender crowd. Small user base means plan variety depends on who's active.
Søren's Take
Kndrd is the kind of app that only works if the community is tight, and right now it is — because they're keeping it small and vetted. The plan-based model is genuinely smart: instead of matching you with a stranger and hoping you figure out something to do, you just join a plan that already sounds fun. The catch is that it's NYC-only and the approval process creates friction. If you're a woman in New York looking for a low-pressure way to find your people, this is worth the wait to get in.
