Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Tendrils is free to join. Downloading the app, creating your profile, browsing profiles, using filters, and chatting with your matches are all free. An optional Premium subscription (from $2.99/mo) adds extras like See Who Liked You, Featured Photo, themes, and an ad-free experience.

Tendrils is available on both iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play). Whether you're looking for vegan singles near you or a little farther afield, Tendrils has you covered.

Creating your Tendrils profile is quick and easy:

1. Download Tendrils from the App Store or Google Play
2. Sign up with your email or social login
3. Add your photos and bio
4. Select your diet preference (Vegan, Vegetarian, or Plant-Based)
5. Start browsing and matching!

While Tendrils is built for the vegan and vegetarian community, we welcome anyone who is interested in the plant-based lifestyle. Whether you're a long-time vegan, a vegetarian, or someone curious about transitioning to a cruelty-free diet, you're welcome on Tendrils.

Tendrils uses location-based matching to show you vegan and vegetarian singles in your area — everyone who fits your filters. You can adjust your distance radius in the filter settings to find people as close or as far as you'd like, and your preferences gently shape the order so strong fits surface sooner.

Tendrils offers comprehensive filters to help you find your ideal match:

• Diet preference: Vegan, Vegetarian, or Plant-Based
• Age range: Set your preferred age bracket
• Distance: Find people nearby or expand your radius
• Gender: Choose who you'd like to see

Once you match with someone, you can start a real-time chat conversation instantly. Share messages, get to know each other, and plan your first vegan-friendly date!

Your privacy is our top priority. Tendrils uses industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your personal data. We never sell your information to third parties. Read our full Privacy Policy for details.

You can request account deletion at any time through our Delete Account page. We'll process your request and permanently remove your data from our systems.

Here are some great vegan-friendly first date ideas:

• 🌱 Try a local vegan restaurant together
• 🍳 Take a vegan cooking class
• 🌿 Visit a farmers' market
• 🐾 Volunteer at an animal sanctuary
• ☕ Meet at a plant-based café
• 🥾 Go for a nature hike and bring a vegan picnic

Dating someone who shares your vegan lifestyle eliminates many common relationship challenges:

• No awkward conversations about food choices at restaurants
• Shared ethical values create a deeper emotional bond
• Cooking together is effortless when you eat the same way
• You both understand the "why" behind the lifestyle
• Easier holiday and family meal planning

Studies show that couples who share core values, like compassion for animals and environmental ethics, tend to have stronger, longer-lasting relationships.