Lockd · How Gen Z Wants to Date in 2026

01

About you

A few quick basics. Nothing identifying unless you choose to.

Your name (optional)

Age *

Gender *

Where do you live? *

What's your relationship status right now? *

Single and actively dating Single, open to it but not putting effort in Single, intentionally taking a break from dating In a situationship / it's complicated In an exclusive relationship

How often do you feel lonely? *

02

Your relationship with dating apps

No judgement. Tell us what's actually true.

Which dating apps have you used in the last year? *

Hinge Tinder Bumble Feeld Raya Other (Inner Circle, The League, niche apps, etc.) None. I haven't used dating apps in the last year

How do you feel about dating apps right now? *

They work fine for me, no real complaints Mixed feelings, I use them but they're tiring Exhausted, considering deleting them Already deleted, dating elsewhere or not at all Never really used them seriously

If you've felt frustrated with dating apps, what specifically? *

Endless ghosting Talking stages and situationships that go nowhere Conversations feel superficial or transactional Too many profiles, too many decisions Takes too much time for too little payoff Profiles feel fake or curated to a point of being misleading No clear sense of what someone wants Paid features feel scammy or extortive Other

In a typical month, how much do you currently spend on dating-related stuff? (optional)

03

What you're building

We're testing whether goals are a useful matching signal.

04

A few situations

Three quick scenarios. Pick what's most true for you.

Your closest friend tells you they've been struggling with their mental health. You... *

Listen carefully and ask what they need Suggest specific resources (therapy, books, etc.) Share something you've also been struggling with

You get a major promotion at work. The first person you tell is... *

Your closest friend Your partner, or you'd want a partner to be the one Your family or parents

You're choosing between two job offers. You decide by... *

Talking it through with someone you trust Making a list of pros and cons alone Going with your gut, fast

05

A few specific ideas

These are features Lockd is considering. We want your honest reaction. Rate each from 1 (would actively avoid) to 5 (would love).

Every stage of dating has a name. Talking. Wanting to meet. Met-exploring. Dating. Exclusive. Both of you name where you are.

AvoidLove

Five intros a week. No swiping. Hand-picked every Monday, with the reasons spelled out. Plus members get ten. Each intro expires after seven days.

AvoidLove

Two themed events a month. Limited spaces. Long-table dinners. Sunday walks. Twelve people, twelve spots. Themes like "what you're quietly proud of" or "becoming someone new." Plus members only.

AvoidLove

One quiet question after every meet. "Want to see them again?" Your answer shapes the intros you'll see next. It never reaches them.

AvoidLove

After a few meets, you both name what this is. Same list, same moment. If you don't agree, the app tells both of you, so the conversation happens.

AvoidLove

If you joined the Free tier and a Plus member invited you to a Lockd Night, and you enjoyed it, would you upgrade to Plus (£14/month) afterwards? *

If you were a Plus member, would you actually use your quarterly invitation to bring a Free-member friend to a Lockd Night? *

Definitely Probably Probably not I wouldn't know who to invite

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What you'd actually pay for

Honest answers, not what you think we want to hear.

If a dating app like the one above existed, what would you pay per month? *

£0. I'd only use it if free Up to £5/month £5 to £10/month £10 to £15/month £15 to £20/month £20 to £30/month Over £30/month if it actually worked

Would you prefer to pay monthly (£14/month) or annually (£130/year, 23% discount)? *

Monthly Annually Neither, only Free

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In your own words

The most useful answers live here. Skip what you want.

If you could pick, what's the ideal way to meet someone? *

Through friends At an event with shared interests Through work, a project, or shared community Randomly, in public (cafe, bookshop, bar) On a curated app like Lockd I'm honestly open to anything

Anything else you'd want to add, in your own words? (optional)

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Stay in touch

If you'd like us to share what we learn or tell you when we launch, leave your details. Both optional. We won't spam you.

Email (optional)

Would you be willing to do a 15-minute follow-up conversation about your dating life? (optional)

Yes, happy to talk Maybe, depends what you'd ask No thanks, the survey is enough

How do you actually want to date?

About you

Your relationship with dating apps

What you're building

A few situations

A few specific ideas

What you'd actually pay for

In your own words

Stay in touch

Thank you for slowing down with us.

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