DateRounds is a privacy-first speed dating platform designed for hosts who organize in-person singles events. Whether you're running speed dating nights, singles mixers, or matchmaker events, DateRounds automates the complex logistics of round rotations and match tracking so you can focus on creating great experiences.
No sign-ups. No personal data collection. No complicated setup. Just simple access codes that get everyone connected quickly and securely.
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Watch how easy it is to set up and run your first event
How It Works: The 3-Code System
DateRounds uses a simple, secure three-code system. No emails, no passwords, no personal data required.
1
Host Code (5 digits)
Example Host Code:65695
As the event organizer, you receive a unique 5-digit Host Code. This is your master control panel where you configure event settings, manage participants, and control round progression.
2
Event Code (5 digits)
Example Event Code:93021
Share this 5-digit Event Code with your participants. They use it to register for your event, entering only their name and title or company. No email or phone required.
3
Personal Access Code (6 digits)
Example Access Code:818639
After registration, each attendee receives their own permanent 6-digit Access Code. This lets them return to their personal dashboard, see matches, submit preferences, and access results anytime.
Typical Event Flow
For Hosts:
Get Your Host Code, receive your unique 5-digit control code
Configure Event Settings
Number of rounds (e.g., 5 rounds)
Time per round (e.g., 8 minutes)
Round start mode (manual or auto)
Post-event messaging (on or off)
Share Event Code, give attendees the 5-digit event code to join
Monitor Registration, watch participants sign up in real-time
Start the Event, click one button to begin Round 1
Manage Rounds, timer counts down automatically, advance when ready
View Results, see all matches and mutual connections at the end
For Attendees:
Enter Event Code, use the 5-digit code from your host
Quick Registration, name and title or company (30 seconds max)
Save Your Access Code, write down your 6-digit personal code
See Your Match, dashboard shows who you're meeting each round
Submit Connect Preferences, simple Yes or No after each conversation
Get Results, view mutual matches when the event ends
Send Messages, contact mutual matches through the platform (optional)
Key Features
🔒 Privacy First
Zero personal data collection. No emails, no phone numbers, no social media connections. Just simple access codes.
⚡ Instant Setup
Get your event running in under 5 minutes. No account creation, no software installation, no training required.
🎯 Smart Matching
Algorithm ensures no duplicate connections and prioritizes people who sat out previous rounds for fair rotation.
⏱️ Live Timers
Synchronized countdown timers for hosts and attendees. Everyone knows exactly how much time remains.
📱 Mobile Friendly
Works perfectly on phones, tablets, and computers. No app download needed, just a web browser.
♻️ Round Robin Matching
Automatic rotation ensures every dater meets every other dater. Smart logic prevents sitouts even with uneven numbers. Perfect for speed dating events, singles mixers, and matchmaker-run events.
Privacy and Security: Why Codes Instead of Accounts?
Your Data, Your Control
No email addresses collected or stored
No phone numbers required
No account creation or password management
No tracking cookies or behavioral profiling
No data sold to third parties (ever)
Optional data deletion after event completion
Codes expire automatically, no lingering accounts
Traditional event platforms force you to create accounts, verify emails, and share personal contact information before you even know if the event is worthwhile. DateRounds takes a different approach.
Our code-based system means participants can join events, make connections, and decide later if they want to share personal contact info, directly with each other, not with a database. This reduces friction for attendees, increases participation rates for hosts, and respects everyone's privacy.
How Codes Protect You:
Feature
DateRounds (Codes)
Traditional Platforms
Registration Time
30 seconds
5 to 10 minutes
Email Required
✗
✓
Password to Remember
✗
✓
Data Retention
Minimal (optional deletion)
Indefinite
Spam Risk
✗ None
✓ High
Return Access
✓ 6-digit code
✓ Email and password
Perfect For These Events
💗 Speed Dating Nights
Scenario: A matchmaker hosts a monthly speed dating event for 30 singles at a local bar.
Round robin rotation ensures every dater meets every other dater
Configure 8 rounds of 6 minutes each
Daters mark Yes for the people they want to see again
Mutual matches can message after the event, if enabled
No paper match cards, no scribbled napkins, no lost leads
🍸 Bar and Restaurant Singles Events
Scenario: A restaurant hosts a Thursday night singles event for 24 guests.
Round robin rotation keeps the energy high at every table
Configure 6 rounds of 8 minutes each
Smart logic prevents sitouts with uneven attendance
Daters mark matches privately, no awkward reveals at the venue
Zero front-of-house overhead, just a code on the table tent
🌈 LGBTQ+ Speed Dating
Scenario: A community organizer hosts a queer speed dating event for 20 daters.
Same-sex and all-genders matching modes built in
7-minute rounds allow for real conversation
Privacy-first, no sign-ups, no data collection
Mutual match messaging optional for post-event follow-up
Simple, inclusive, easy to run without specialist software
🍷 Over 40 Singles Mixers
Scenario: A dating coach runs an Over 40 event for 36 singles at a wine bar.
Round robin rotation ensures everyone meets everyone
Configure 10 rounds of 5 minutes each
Smart logic handles any uneven gender splits
Both sides mark Yes or No privately
Mutual matches get their contact exchange handled by the app
🤝 Matchmaker Recurring Events
Scenario: A matchmaker runs 4 speed dating events per month across the city.
Monthly subscription unlocks unlimited events
Same host dashboard across every event
Match tracking across all events builds a matching database