Video-first dating

Meet people,
not photos.

Everyone looks great in six curated photos from three years ago. Cedar gives you the real thing — energy, voice, personality.

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The pitch

No Bios.
No Fluff.

Stop trying to write the perfect “about me.” On Cedar, there’s nothing to type and nothing to read. Show your personality and find people who actually vibe with your energy.

Your personality is too big for a text box. Record it!
Two people connecting
How it works

Three steps to actually knowing someone.

01
Record your Intro

A quick 20-second "Hi" to introduce yourself to the community.

02
Tag your Videos

Upload 3 short clips of the things you love (Music, Food, Travel).

03
Skip the Small Talk

See someone you like? Swipe! Since you've already "met" them via video, the first date feels like a second one.

“A picture is worth a thousand words,
but a video is worth a million.”
The premise behind Cedar
Made for
Cedar is for people who…
…are done writing about themselves.
…know a vibe doesn't fit in six photos.
…would rather hear a laugh than read a bio.
Why Cedar

Dating apps forgot
about chemistry.

Running together
Video-first, always

A 20-second intro plus up to 3 interest-tagged videos. The profile format that finally shows you who someone actually is.

Interest-matched feed

Your personalized feed surfaces people who share your 3 chosen interests. Less algorithmic noise, more genuine compatibility.

Intentionally limited

Max 4 videos per person. No bloated galleries. No swiping through 40 photos from someone's 2019 vacation. Content stays fresh and real.

Built to trust

Secure. Privacy-first architecture from day one. We built the kind of app we'd actually want to use ourselves.

Your world

Find people who
get you.

Pick your 3 filter interests during onboarding. Your feed fills with people who love the same things.

FAQ

Questions worth asking.

Do I have to record a video?

Yes. 20 seconds is the whole product. Cedar doesn't exist if we give you an "upload photos" escape hatch. Don't overthink it — a rambling, honest 20 seconds beats a perfect photo grid every time.

What if I'm camera shy?

So is everyone else you're about to meet. Record facing a wall. Record while walking. Record laughing at your dog. You don't have to be performative — you have to be there.

How is Cedar different from other dating apps?

Photos are optional decoration; video is the profile. You get 1 intro plus 3 interest-tagged videos — max 4 total. Your feed is filtered by the 3 interests you care about. No algorithm guessing. No bottomless swipe pit.

When does Cedar launch?

Pre-launch right now. Join the waitlist — early access goes out before public launch.

Is it free?

Free at launch. Premium features may come later.

Coming soon

We are excited to see the real
you.

Be the first to know when Cedar launches. No spam, no junkmail — just a note when we’re ready for you.

Available on iOS & Android · Free to use