Dating app usage is falling, with more and more users viewing it as a chore rather than a chance to find love. Bumble, the app famous for having women make the first move, is far from immune to the dating downfall.

So it comes as no surprise that the company is leaning into one of its other pillars: friendship.

Bumble has launched a new BFF app for what it describes as “The Great Friennassance.” According to research—notably, commissioned by Bumble—55% of 18- to 35-year-olds are looking for more local friends, while one in four want friends they can bring to events.

‘Find your people’

The standalone app, which is available for U.S. users, includes a lot of similar features of the dating app, such as interest-based matching, photo prompts, and customizable profiles.

It also includes a

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