Meetup: Social Events & Groups

Meetup: Social Events & Groups

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Meetup: Connect with People Who Share Your Interests

Join over 60 million members to build your professional network, discover local tech communities, or explore new hobbies. Whether you are new to the city or looking to expand your social circle, find your community through 100,000+ events happening every week.

Publisher

Meetup LLC

Category

Social Networking

Downloads

14M+

User Rating

4.7/5

Total Ratings

433K+

Locales

12

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Discover the interface used by 14M+ users.

Three young adults smiling and shaking hands over lunch with text saying Find your people and Connect with people in your city.

Three young adults smiling and shaking hands over lunch with text saying Find your people and Connect with people in your city.

Meetup app screen displaying local social events and group recommendations like a park hangout.

Meetup app screen displaying local social events and group recommendations like a park hangout.

A mobile screen from the Meetup app showing a food group welcome message and a list of local interest groups.

A mobile screen from the Meetup app showing a food group welcome message and a list of local interest groups.

A collage of people participating in various social activities including hiking pottery and wine tasting with the text Meet friends in real life

A collage of people participating in various social activities including hiking pottery and wine tasting with the text Meet friends in real life

Meetup app messaging interface showing a list of private and group chats with the headline Keep in touch beyond the event.

Meetup app messaging interface showing a list of private and group chats with the headline Keep in touch beyond the event.

Colorful hobby and interest tags like cooking, coding, and sports with the text Discover your passions

Colorful hobby and interest tags like cooking, coding, and sports with the text Discover your passions

A pink background with a collage of diverse profile photos and text that says Join over 60 million members.

A pink background with a collage of diverse profile photos and text that says Join over 60 million members.

Find your community and grow your network

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 14M+ users.

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Discover your 'Third Place'

Easily find your niche among 330,000+ groups, from tech summits to outdoor adventures, and turn a new city into your home.

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Build authentic connections

Skip the social anxiety of bars and dating apps. Meet like-minded people in low-pressure, activity-focused environments.

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Elevate your professional life

Network with industry leaders, join co-working groups, and find mentors to keep your career competitive in a changing market.

Review Analysis

Insights from user reviews.

Sentiment Score

16%
Negative

Summary

The Meetup app is facing widespread user dissatisfaction, primarily stemming from recent updates introducing aggressive monetization, including astronomical subscription fees and pervasive paywalls that restrict essential features like messaging and member visibility. Users frequently report a poor user experience characterized by intrusive ads, pop-ups, and significant app instability, alongside UI/UX issues such as confusing navigation and bugs like audio interruption. While some still value the app's core concept for community connection and event discovery, there's a strong consensus that these changes have diminished its usability, fostered a decline in community quality, and made it difficult for organizers to manage groups.

Common Themes

Pricing & Paid Features(18)
Community Connection & Event Relevance(10)
User Experience & Interface (UI/UX)(9)
App Stability & Bugs(7)
Spam & Moderation(6)
Organizer Tools(4)
Account Management(4)

About the app

Everything you need to know about Meetup: Social Events & Groups.

Description

Pursue your interests with people who share them, both online and in person. With over 60 million members, Meetup helps you build a career network, discover a tech community, create a personal brand, make time for your hobbies, and meet friends who share similar interests. Easily meet people you know you’ll get along with and create groups of friends that will be as excited as you to embrace your hobbies, participate in online or local events or engage in discussions. Download the Meetup app and host your own events or join one of the 100,000 Meetup events with new people happening every week. Discover local and online events Meet new people and get matched with over 330,000 groups and friends based on your network of interests, from tech conferences to free yoga and everything in-between Explore online or local events by category, search by keyword, or see what’s popular in your area with a map Save events you’re interested in and come back to them later. Pick and choose the people and friends you want to meet at all the events that you like Have discussions with the people you meet and use direct messaging to stay in touch with your new friends Meet people who are interested in the same local or online events, create new groups of friends and expand your online network Start a group Host your own events online and in person by creating a group on your favorite topic, and meet friends who wants to participate Watch your community of friends and network of people grow as your group is recommended to interested people and potential new friends to meet Easily personalize and schedule events on-the-go, and manage your group from anywhere Keep the momentum going between events by sharing photos and using discussions and instant messaging to connect with the people and friends in your group that you are keen to meet Get in touch with questions or suggestions: iossupport@meetup.com In order to recommend Meetup events that are hosted by local groups, we use your device's precise location (GPS and network-based). EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.meetup.com/privacy/

Latest Version

2025.12.24

Size

270.2 MB

First Released

Jun 13, 2010

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Meetup: Social Events & Groups

What is Meetup: Social Events & Groups?

Meetup is an app connecting people with shared interests for events, networking, and friendships, both online and in person. It facilitates building communities, pursuing hobbies, and joining over 60 million members globally.

How do I find events near me using the Meetup app?

The Meetup app helps you discover local and online events by category, keyword search, or a map showing popular activities. It also uses your device's precise location to recommend relevant local events.

Can I host my own events and create a group on Meetup?

Yes, Meetup allows you to create a group on your favorite topic and host your own online and in-person events. You can easily personalize, schedule, and manage events from anywhere within the app.

Does the Meetup app offer direct messaging for members?

Yes, the Meetup app includes direct messaging. This feature allows members to engage in discussions, share photos, and stay in touch with friends and other people they meet through events.

What types of interests can I explore with Meetup groups?

Meetup groups cover diverse interests, from tech conferences and yoga to arts & culture, gaming, coding, hiking, and crafts. Users find groups matching their passions for learning and socializing.

Does Meetup require access to my location data?

Yes, Meetup uses your device's precise location, obtained via GPS and network-based methods. This is necessary for the app to recommend local events hosted by groups near you.

How many people use the Meetup app?

The Meetup app is used by over 60 million members worldwide. This large community enables users to connect with many individuals who share their specific interests and passions.

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