10 Best Apps for Making New Friends in 2024

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1. Bumble BFF: Meet Buddies

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2. Peanut: Women’s Hub

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3. Hey! Vina: Female Friendships

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4. Meetup: Group Events Nearby

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5. Nextdoor: Local Connections

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6. Patook: Platonic Friend Finder

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7. Friender: Shared Interests App

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8. Yubo: Social Streaming Fun

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9. Skout: Global Friend Network

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10. We3: Group Matchmaking

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