Anuma Nearby in NYC at a glance
- Where
- Live in New York City
- Price
- Free to download on iOS and Android
- Who
- Adults 18 and older, verified by phone
- Location
- Opt-in. Others see your general area, never your exact spot
- For
- Making friends and meeting up
How to Meet People in New York City
Watch how New Yorkers use Anuma Nearby to see who is around, find people they would actually get along with, and meet up in real life.
Why Anuma Nearby Started in New York City
New York has more than 8 million people, and it can still be hard to make friends here. You see the same faces at the coffee shop or the gym, but rarely get past a nod. Anuma Nearby puts the people around you on a map, shows what you have in common, and makes it easy to say hi and make a plan. We started in NYC because so many people live close together that someone who shares your interests is usually just around the corner.
“8 million people and it’s still hard to find your people. So we built a map for that.”Watch on InstagramHow to Make Friends in NYC
Four steps from opening the app to your first hang.
“Hey New Yorkers, welcome to Anuma’s photobus for the evening.”Watch on Instagram- 01
Turn on Nearby
Share your location to appear on the map. Nearby is always opt-in, and you can turn it off anytime.
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Choose what people see
Mark memories public or private. Only public memories and public-mode chats build your profile.
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See who you would click with
Anuma shows people nearby who share your interests and explains the overlap before you say hi.
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Meet up in real life
Message someone, join a meetup happening near you, or host your own on the map.
Just Moved to New York City? Make Friends Nearby
Moving to NYC is exciting, but making friends in a new city is harder than most people expect. Your old friends are far away, and even in a city of more than 8 million people, it takes time to find your people.
Open Anuma Nearby to see who lives around you on a map and what they’re into. Find people who share your hobbies, say hi to someone nearby, join a local meetup, or start your own.
Nearby covers all five boroughs, plus Jersey City and Hoboken. So whether you’ve just landed in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx or Staten Island, people you’d get along with are already close by.
“It’s weirdly hard to meet new people in NYC right now.”Watch on InstagramThings to Do in NYC with New People
Whatever you are into, there are people near you who are into it too.
Weekend runs and hikes
Find someone for a park loop or a day trip upstate.
Board game nights
Round up a table for game night, tonight.
Movie nights
A new release or an indie double feature, with people who want to see it too.
Foodie meetups
Try a new spot and split plates instead of eating alone.
Watch parties
Your team, your show, your favorite artist, with people nearby who get it.
Your own hang
A casual park meetup or drinks after work. You set the plan.
Plan NYC Meetups with @Anuma
Once you have a group, mention @Anuma in the group chat and it handles the logistics.
Ask a question
Ask @Anuma anything in the group chat and it answers for everyone.
Sync calendars
@Anuma finds a time that works for the whole group.
Book a table
Pick a spot and @Anuma books a table for the group.
Plan a meetup
@Anuma turns a group chat into a plan to meet.
Not in NYC? Join the waitlist.
Nearby is live in New York City and opens one neighborhood at a time, so there are always enough people around to actually meet. Join the waitlist, and invite friends to move up the line.
Get Anuma on iOS and Android.
See who is nearby, bring @Anuma into your group chats, and make plans to meet.
Or try Nearby on the web
Meeting People in NYC: FAQ
Is Anuma Nearby available in New York City?
Yes. Nearby launched in New York City first and is live there now. Get Anuma on iOS or Android and turn on Nearby to see people around you.
What is the best app to make friends in NYC?
It depends on how you like to meet people. Anuma Nearby shows you people nearby who share your interests on a live map, explains why you would click before you message, and helps your group plan the meetup. For more options, see our guide to the best apps to make friends in NYC.
How do I meet new people in NYC as an adult?
Start with what you already like doing. Turn on Nearby, mark the interests you want people to see as public, and look for people nearby who share them. Then message someone, join a meetup near you, or host your own.
How do I make friends after moving to NYC?
Start with your neighborhood. Turn on Nearby to see people around you who share your interests, then message someone or join a meetup happening nearby. You can also host a casual hang, like coffee or a walk in the park, and let @Anuma find a time that works for the group.
Where can I find NYC meetups?
Open the Nearby map in Anuma to see meetups happening around you and who is going. Join one, or host your own last-minute meetup, like a run, a game night or dinner, and people nearby can join.
Is it safe to meet people from Anuma Nearby?
Nearby is for adults 18 and older, and everyone on the map has verified a phone number. Photos and profiles are moderated, other people only see your general area, and you can block or report anyone. Meet in public places and tell a friend where you are going.
Is Anuma free?
Yes. Anuma is free to download on iOS and Android.
Is Anuma Nearby a dating app?
No. Nearby is a social app for making friends and meeting up with people around you.
Do I have to share my location?
No. Nearby is opt-in. Without location sharing you stay in private mode: you do not appear on the map and your profile is not used.
Your people are closer than you think.
Get Anuma, turn on Nearby, and see who’s around you right now. Sharing your location is always opt-in, and you can turn it off anytime.
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