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Glow
See an approved Muddy nearby.
When your Muddies are close, they glow.
A Muddy is a friend you both approve. See who’s nearby, connect, and make plans, without sharing exact locations.
- Mutual approval required
- No maps or exact locations
- You control when you're visible
How it works
Simple. Social. Human.
Mad Buddy helps approved Muddies go from nearby to meeting in real life.
1. Glow
See Muddies around you through broad proximity signals.
2. Wave
Show that you're open to connecting.
3. Ping
Start a conversation and see if the feeling is mutual.
4. Plan
Create a plan and invite your Muddies.
5. Meet
Turn nearby connections into real moments.
Real-life moments
Made for moments that happen offline.
See who's around. Say hello. Make plans. Meet in real life.
Nearby to real life
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Wave
Start a simple conversation.
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Plan
Agree on a place and time.
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Meet
Turn digital proximity into real moments.
Privacy built in
- Approved friends only
- No exact location
- No maps
- No location history
Made for everyday connection
Easy catch-ups
Turn a quick break into a hello.
Same event
Notice approved friends at the same venue.
Everyday plans
Coffee, food, walks, or spontaneous meetups.
Privacy-first
Everything is designed around your privacy.
- Approved friends only
- No exact location
- No maps
- No location history
Ready to meet naturally?
Join Mad Buddy and turn nearby moments into real connections.
Privacy and safety
Nearby, without giving away where.
Only approved friends can see when you're nearby. No exact location is shared.
What Muddies may see
- Very close, Nearby, or Around
- Your chosen profile name and image
- Whether you have chosen to be visible
What Muddies never see
- Exact coordinates
- Map pins
- Street addresses
- Direction of travel
- Exact distance
- Location history
Ghost Mode
Pause your visibility whenever you need privacy.
Block and report
Block or report anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Read the full privacy policy for details on data handling.
Features
Built for connection, not tracking.
Privacy-safe proximity
See Very close, Nearby, or Around, never an exact distance.
Mutual approval
Only Muddies you both approve can appear nearby.
Visibility controls
Choose when your glow is visible.
Nearby alerts
Get optional alerts when selected Muddies are nearby.
Circles
Organise Muddies into groups that make sense to you.
Glow styles
Personalise your profile without sharing additional location detail.
Your Muddies are closer than you think.
Create an account, approve a friend, and choose when to glow.