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Raya (app)

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Raya
DevelopersRaya App, Inc.
Initial releaseMarch 2015
PlatformiPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
Size122.6 MB
Available inEnglish
TypeDating and networking
Websitewww.rayatheapp.com Edit this on Wikidata

Raya is a membership-based social network application for iOS, founded by Daniel Gendelman. and Atlas Benjelloun Originally a dating app, Raya has since added features to promote professional networking and social discovery.[1][2][3] Raya’s membership is largely restrictive, limited to celebrities, high-profile industry individuals, and internet personalities, through a long selection process or invitation.

History

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Raya was created by Daniel Gendelman and Atlas Benjelloun in 2014 and went live in February 2015.[2] Gendelman had the idea for the app while studying in Israel.[2] The app is only available on Apple devices.[2]

Format

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Users link their profile to their Instagram account, add personal information, including their background, profession, and interests, and must create a photo montage for their profile.[4] After creating a profile, users interact and connect with the global Raya community through features such as a map and member directory.

Privacy

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If a user screenshots a profile within the app, Raya warns the user that they may be removed from the platform, and repeated screenshots lead to termination of the user’s account.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Hines, Alice (August 14, 2015). "Inside the Secret Dating App for Famous People". New York Magazine. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d Roose, Kevin (June 27, 2018). "Can 'Illuminati Tinder' Save Us All?". The New York Times. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
  3. ^ Hoffower, Hillary. "Channing Tatum is reportedly looking for love on Raya, the exclusive dating app for the rich and famous that accepts 8% of applicants. Here's what you should know about how it works". Business Insider. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  4. ^ "Raya Dating App: What It's Like Inside The Exclusive Community". Harper's BAZAAR. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  5. ^ "Inside the Secret Dating App for Famous People". August 14, 2015. Archived from the original on November 12, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.