Salams is a religious dating app that connects Muslims from all over the globe for a chance at love and relationship.
Salams Member Structure
Members
2,966 from United Kingdom
Members activity
2,900 active weekly
Gender Proportion
45 %
55 %
Members are Muslims looking for love, relationship, and possibly marriage
Most members are from the United States
The app is dominated by male members
The majority of members are in their early 20s and 30s
Since the app caters to Muslims, there are married male members on the app
Salams' members are Muslims seeking love, relationship, and possibly marriage with like-minded individuals. Most of the app's members are from the United States and has a growing population from India, Canada, the UK, Germany, Qatar, and United Arab Emirates.
The app is dominated by male members who are in their early 20s and 30s. Since the app is made for Muslims, there are married male members on the app looking for second and even third wives.
Females
Males
Salams Age Range and Age Distribution
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55+
Signing Up at Salams
Registration is free
Quick and easy signup
Join via Facebook or mobile number
Members are required to selfie-verify thheir accounts
Fill out simple registration questions
Joining Salams is quick and easy, and it's free! It will only take three to five minutes of your time. You can join Salams using your Facebook account or by registering your mobile phone number. When you signup using your Facebook, all of your public information will be automatically synced on your Salams profile.
If you choose to register using your phone number, you will need to verify your number through an OTP passcode that will be sent to you. Either way, you will be required to selfie-verify your account before gaining access to the app's services. You will then have to wait until you get verified.
Making Contact on Salams
Get up to 100 swipes every 12 hours
Get matches based on location
Send 'Telegrams'
See who likes you
Hide online status
There is a chatroom
Messaging features are free on Salams for members who are matched with each other. If you want to send a message to someone who's not on your match list, you can send them a 'Telegram' instead. This feature allows you to communicate with people beyond your match list. Take note that 'Telegram' is a premium feature.
Telegrams can only be used a limited number of times. It is sold in packs of 3s or 10s, so make sure to use them wisely. If you don't, you will have to buy another pack again.
All members get up to 100 swipes every 12 hours, this increases as you upgrade to a premium plan. You can see who likes your profile as well as hide your online status if you want to browse anonymously.
Salams Profile Quality
Profiles are informative
The app has limited photo slots
Has Muslim type options (Sunni, Shia, Just Muslim, other)
Shows ID-verified badges
Fake profiles are rare
Profile pictures are visible to everyone for free
Profiles on Salams are detailed and informative, but not all members complete their information. Profiles include basic information such as family origin, educational attainment, and occupation.
The app also added a few important things like your marital status, "Religiosity", and "Flavor". To measure religiosity, you are to adjust a gauge according to how religious you are. Its range is from not practising to very religious. 'Flavor' means what type of Muslim you are. You can be Sunni, Sia, or 'Just Muslim'.
Profile information can be edited and updated anytime. Profiles also show verification badges for a safer dating experience. Due to the app's two-way verification system, fake profiles are a rare sight.
Salams App
The app is free to download
Available for iOS and Android users
Salams has no web version
The app has occasional glitches
Easy to use interface
Salams is free to download in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Unfortunately, Salams doesn't have a web version, unlike other similar dating platforms.
There are reports of the app having glitches but the overall response of its members is that it is easy to use with welcoming colours and designs.
Salams Real Life Review
Design and Usability
Salams has a friendly and easy user interface. It uses a romantic red colour to encourage its members to look for their forever partners on the app. The app has great graphics and uses innovative feature tabs for a more enhanced dating experience.
Salams Costs and Prices
Free Services
100 swipes every 12 hours
Send messages to matches
Basic search filters
View profiles
Fee-Based Services
Send people telegrams
Unlimited swipes
Premium placement for your profile
Advanced search filters
See who likes you
Undo swipes
Hide online status
ID Verification badge
No ads
Is Salams expensive or cheap?
In comparison to other providers Salams is average.
Duration / Credits / Coins
Costs
Total
Premium
1 Month
9.99 USD / Month
9.99 USD
1 Credit
1.99 USD / Credit
1.99 USD
3 Credits
1.66 USD / Credit
4.99 USD
10 Credits
1.00 USD / Credit
9.99 USD
Payment Options
Credit Card
Usually, a premium upgrade will give you complete access to an app's features. But on Salams, a premium subscription will only give you access to some of the site features like unlimited daily swipes, premium placement for your profile, seeing a list of people who like you, and undo swipes. Telegrams are purchased separately.
Special Features
Check out Salams' special features here:
Telegram
Have you ever skipped on someone accidentally while swiping? Yes? Well, don't worry, Salams' telegram feature will let you send a message to anyone you haven't matched. It is a paid feature you can use a limited number of times depending on the pack you have purchased.
Explore
Salams' explore option is pretty different from others. In this section, you will be able to see a list of people who liked you (paid feature), a list of people you passed on, and a list of people you liked.
Our rating
Signing Up:
3.0 / 5
Making Contact:
3.0 / 5
Profile Quality:
3.0 / 5
App:
3.0 / 5
Editor's Conclusion
Chris Pleines Founder of Datingscout and Author of Online Dating for Dummies
Salams is a great place for Muslims to connect and find true love. With its tight security measures, it is almost impossible to come across a bot or a fake account.
Salams FAQ
Facts
What is Salams?
Salams is a religious dating app created for Muslims who are looking for their life partners. Salams is formerly known as 'Minder' until they changed their name in 2015.
Why did Minder change its name to Salams?
Minder started in 2015 with the intention of helping Muslims all over the world get married. Since then, the app has helped match tens of thousands of people with their spouses. Minder was great, but the app needed a name that better reflects its mission and values. Salams means 'peace' in Arabic.
Who owns Salams?
Salams is still owned and operated Minder Apps, Inc.
Usability
What happens if I delete the Salams app from my phone?
Deleting the app from your phone will not affect your account. Your matches, conversations, and profile will not be deleted. If you reinstall the app, you will still have all the data you had from before you deleted the app.
How long does it take for Salams to approve my profile?
Salams can take up to 24 hours to review and approve your profile. If you want to speed up the process, upload images that have a clear view of your face and complete your profile!
Can I hide my profile on Salams?
You can set your profile to "Undiscoverable" for as long as you want. You can change your discovery settings by going to "Preferences". From there, you will find an option that will allow you to turn the "Discoverable" option off. By doing this, you are hiding your profile from the swipe list.
How do I undo a swipe on Salams?
Undoing a swipe is a feature that is exclusive for premium Salams members. If you want to have access to this, make sure to upgrade your membership first.
To undo a swipe, go to the "Explore" section and then tap the "I Passed" button. You will then see a list of all the profiles you've swiped left to. Find the person you want to undo a swipe then tap "Like".
I accidentally unmatched someone on Salams. Can I rematch?
Unfortunately, unmatching someone in Salams is an action you cannot undo. Both of you will disappear from each other's match list, and you will never encounter his/her profile again.
I was talking to someone on Salams and our conversation disappeared. What happened?
If the match and the conversation you both had disappeared, the other person has either unmatched you or deleted their Salams account.
How do I know if my messages are being sent?
Salams uses tick marks to let you determine the status of your messages. One check means that your message has been delivered to the servers. Two checks mean that the recipient has read your message. The read receipts only function when the people involved are using the updated version of the app.
How to get ID verified badge in Salams?
Only premium members can get the ID-verified badge. After upgrading your account, tap "Me" then tap the "ID Verified Badge". Upload your ID and wait until it gets approved by the Salams team.
Remember that only government-issued IDs will be approved.
Costs
How much is Salams?
Offers general free services and options to upgrade - Learn more here.
Security
Can I report someone on Salams?
Yes, you can report someone using the app. Note that you can report anyone, even those you haven't matched with.
You can report someone by going to the profile of the person you want to report. Tap on the three dots you see on the top right corner of the screen and then select "Report".
If I report someone on Salams, do they know it was me who reported them?
Salams prioritizes the safety of its members. All reports made through the app is anonymous and the person being reported will not be notified.
How does Salams verify users?
Salams has two different ways to verify its users. First is the selfie verification, where you are required to take a selfie upon signup and second is the phone number verification, you cannot sign up if you don't verify your profile with a valid phone number.
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