--- title: "Thursday Review 2026: Honest Rating & Expert Verdict" description: "Thursday scored 7.0/10. The dating app that only works on Thursdays — plus in-person events in London and NYC. Full review with pros, cons, and verdict." lang: en json-ld: | { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "SoftwareApplication", "name": "Thursday", "operatingSystem": "iOS, Android", "applicationCategory": "LifestyleApplication", "url": "https://www.getthursday.com", "description": "Thursday scored 7.0/10. The dating app that only works on Thursdays — plus in-person events in London and NYC. 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[Learn more](/affiliate-disclosure/) [Home](/)[Reviews](/reviews/)Premium & Niche Thursday ![Thursday logo](https://img.logo.dev/getthursday.com?token=pk_WyyjuGK3Ta-wai4_-4jeZw&size=56&retina=true&format=png) # Thursday Review 2026: Honest Rating & Expert Verdict Reviewed by Bill Alena Published Sunday 12th July 2026 Updated 3 days ago 1 min read 7.0 /10 Safety & Trust 7.5 Ease of Use 7.5 Features 7.5 Value for Money 7.5 User Base 6.0 Match Quality 7.0 Quick Verdict Thursday takes a radical approach to dating app fatigue: the app only works on Thursdays. For six days a week, you can update your profile, but matching and messaging are restricted to a single 24-hour window. This creates urgency, reduces endless scrolling, and encourages users to actually meet in person. Thursday also organises in-person events in London and New York. Founded in the UK in 2021 and acquired by Match Group in 2023, Thursday resonated with daters exhausted by always-on apps. The concept is clever, but the user base is concentrated in London and NYC — outside these cities, it has limited utility. For most users, \[Hinge\](/reviews/hinge/) with intentional usage habits achieves similar results with a larger pool. ### Visit Thursday See plans, features and sign up on the official site. [Visit Thursday](https://www.getthursday.com) WhichDating may earn a commission. See our [affiliate disclosure](/affiliate-disclosure/). ## What Is Thursday? Thursday is a dating app founded in London in 2021 by George Rawlings and Matt McNeill Love. The core concept is deliberate constraint — the app activates every Thursday and deactivates at midnight, creating a weekly dating event rather than an always-available scrolling experience. Matches and conversations are deleted at the end of each Thursday, forcing users to exchange contact details or lose the connection. Thursday also organises regular in-person social events in London and New York. The app was acquired by Match Group in 2023, giving it access to Match's infrastructure while maintaining its distinctive brand. ## Key Features Feature Detail Owner Match Group (acquired 2023) Target Age 22–35 Matching Swipe-based, active only on Thursdays Pricing Free / Thursday Club (premium) Unique Selling Point Only works one day per week + in-person events Strongest Markets London, New York Platforms iOS, Android ### What We Like ### What Could Be Better ### Choose Thursday if… ### Consider alternatives if… ### Visit Thursday See plans, features and sign up on the official site. [Visit Thursday](https://www.getthursday.com) WhichDating may earn a commission. 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