Vina lets you swipe right to make new friends or join communities of people who have similar interests. Created by the popular dating app Bumble, their service BumbleBFF aims to help you make platonic friendships in pretty much exactly the same way.

How do I find local area friends?

21 Best Ways to Meet New Friends in a New City or TownVolunteer in the community. Join an amateur sports team. Join a gym and try an exercise class. Join a dance class. Run a local road race. Join your local Chamber of Commerce or a Professional Networking Group. Join a religious group or cultural club. Join a wine club.More items •1 Feb 2018

How can I make local friends online?

Where and How to Find New Friends OnlineStudy groups: Do things you love in your city: Join a group online based on your likes: Connect on social media: Start a conversation that leads to meeting up: Send a message to someone you want to get to know: Ask questions to continue conversations:More items