SALT is the largest independent Christian dating app in the world, built by Christians for Christians. But downloading it is only the first step. To get real results — genuine connections with people who share your faith — you need to use it well. Here are the five key things that make the difference between a half-used app and a genuinely great experience.
- Build a profile that actually represents you
- Use Intros to stand out before you match
- Explore SALT Social and Table — not just the Meet screen
- Understand what SALT Premium unlocks
- Show up consistently and keep your profile fresh
Is SALT actually worth using?
That’s a fair question. If you’ve downloaded a dating app before, you’ll know the feeling: a burst of energy at the start, a few matches, and then a slow drift into occasional check-ins that go nowhere.
SALT is different — not because it promises more, but because it’s built around a shared starting point. Every person you meet on SALT has already said yes to being part of a community of single Christians who want to keep God at the centre of their dating life. That matters more than it might sound.
With over a million members across more than 50 countries, SALT is the largest independent Christian dating app in the world. But size only helps if you’re actually using it. Here’s how to make the most of it.
1. Build a profile that actually represents you
Your SALT profile is the first thing someone sees before they decide whether to like you, skip you, or send you an Intro. It deserves more than five minutes of your time.
A few things that genuinely make a difference:
Use all your photo slots. One photo is not enough. Mix it up — a clear face shot, something that shows you doing something you enjoy, maybe one with friends or family (with their permission). Variety tells a story that a single selfie simply can’t.
Answer the prompts properly. SALT gives you up to 15 profile prompts to answer. Most people answer three or four. If you answer ten or more — with real, specific answers rather than one-liners — you give potential matches something to respond to. “I love coffee” is a dead end. “I’ll argue that a flat white from a proper Italian espresso bar beats anything from a high-street chain — fight me” is a conversation starter.
Complete your badges. Interest badges, value badges, and basic information badges all help the right people find you and help you find them. There’s also a practical reason to fill these in: if you don’t complete a basic information field yourself, you won’t be able to see that information on anyone else’s profile.
Be honest. SALT is built on trust. Your profile should reflect who you actually are, not who you think sounds most attractive. The goal is a real connection with someone who likes the real you.
2. Use Intros to stand out before you match
One of the features that sets SALT apart from most dating apps is Intros — short messages you can send to someone before you’ve matched with them.
When you send an Intro, it lands in that person’s messages, meaning they read your message before deciding whether to like you back. Done well, a good Intro dramatically increases your chances of getting a match, because you’re giving someone a reason to say yes beyond just a photo.
All SALT members receive one free Intro every 72 hours. SALT Premium members can send up to 10 Intros per day.
The secret to a good Intro is specificity. Reference something from their profile — a prompt they answered, a value they listed, a photo that caught your attention. “Hey, how are you?” is forgettable. “Your answer about how you connect with God through hiking made me smile — I’ve been looking for a good trail buddy for Snowdonia” is not.
3. Don’t just use the Meet screen — explore SALT Social and Table
This is probably the most underused piece of advice for SALT members: the app is much more than a swiping interface.
SALT Social is the in-app community feed. You can post questions, share things that matter to you, comment on other members’ posts, and get a feel for someone’s personality before you’ve ever matched. It’s a genuinely different way to make a connection — one that feels more like real life and less like a conveyor belt.
Table is SALT’s live audio events platform, accessible in the app and online. Events run throughout the week on topics covering faith, dating, relationships, hobbies, and more. You can listen in, raise your hand to speak, and chat in the group window. Some of the most natural conversations happen there — because you’re already talking about something you both care about.
Both features are free. Both are worth your time. Many members who’ve found meaningful connections on SALT mention SALT Social or Table as part of how they got there.
4. Understand what SALT Premium unlocks
SALT is free to download, and the free experience is genuinely good — you can browse, match, message, voice note, and video call at no cost. But SALT Premium unlocks a few things that make a real difference if you’re using the app seriously.
Premium members can:
See everyone who likes them instantly. Rather than discovering likes one at a time, you see your full list upfront. This means you can prioritise people who are already interested in you, which is a more efficient use of your time.
Send up to 10 Intros per day. If you’re actively looking to connect, this is significant. Free members get one Intro every 72 hours; Premium members get ten every day.
Use Global Search. SALT has members across 60+ countries. Global Search lets you look beyond your local area — useful if you travel for work, you’re open to a long-distance relationship, or you simply want to widen the pool.
Enable Private Mode. If you’d rather browse without your profile being visible to everyone, Private Mode means only people you’ve already liked can see you. A useful option if you value discretion.
SALT Premium is available as a weekly, monthly, three-month, or twelve-month subscription. You can save up to 30% by subscribing through the SALT website rather than through the app. Find out more at be-salt.com/premium.
5. Show up consistently and keep your profile fresh
The members who get the most out of SALT are the ones who treat it like an actual part of their week rather than something they check occasionally when they remember.
That doesn’t mean spending hours on it. It means logging in regularly so you’re not leaving anyone unread, updating your photos every few months so your profile feels current, and refreshing your prompt answers when your life or interests change.
It also means giving it a proper run. SALT is growing — new members join every week across all 50+ countries. The person who’s right for you might not have been on the app last month. Consistency over time matters more than intensity in the first week.
One practical tip: set your age and distance preferences in the settings and expand them to the maximum at least once a day. This opens up your likes queue to the full range of people who’ve recently been active, and you can always narrow things back down from there.
A word on the bigger picture
It’s worth saying clearly: SALT exists to help you keep God at the centre of your dating life — not to replace that. The app is a tool, and like any tool, it works best when you’re in the right place to use it.
If you’re finding dating apps draining rather than hopeful, it’s okay to take a break. If you’re feeling pressure to find someone quickly, that’s worth sitting with. SALT is here for your whole singleness and dating journey, not just the moments when you feel ready to match.
We genuinely pray for our members. This isn’t just a product — it’s a community. And communities are better when people show up fully, as themselves.
FAQs: How to make the most of SALT
Is SALT free to use? Yes. SALT is free to download, and you can browse, match, and message at no cost. SALT Premium is an optional paid subscription that unlocks additional features including seeing all your likes instantly, sending up to 10 Intros per day, Global Search, and Private Mode.
How do I get more matches on SALT? The biggest factors are profile completeness (more photos, more prompt answers, all badges filled in), using Intros effectively, and showing up consistently. Members with fuller profiles and active engagement consistently see more matches.
What are Intros on SALT? Intros are short messages you can send to someone before you’ve matched with them. They appear on the person’s profile, giving them a reason to like you back. All members get one free Intro every 72 hours; Premium members get up to 10 per day.
What is SALT Social? SALT Social is the in-app community feed. Members can post, comment, share, and visit each other’s profiles. It’s a way to build connections beyond the Meet screen.
What is Table on SALT? Table is SALT’s live audio events platform. Events run throughout the week on topics covering faith, dating, relationships, and more. You can listen in or raise your hand to speak. Accessible in the app and at table.be-salt.com.
Is SALT available in my country? SALT is available in over 50 countries across more than 20 languages. Check the app store in your country or visit be-salt.com to find out more.
How do I contact SALT support? Visit support.be-salt.com
Ready to give SALT a proper go?
Download the app, build a profile you’re proud of, and show up. Over a million single Christians are already here — and some of them are exactly who you’ve been hoping to meet.
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