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See who's around the corner.

Back Alley is a location-based social app for adults. Open it in your browser, see who's nearby on a live map, and start a conversation. No app store, no hoops, no guessing what you signed up for.

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  • Adults 18+ only
  • Works in any browser
  • You control your visibility

How it works

Three steps. No guesswork.

  1. Create a profile

    Enter your email, confirm you're 18 or older, and share only what you want others to see.

  2. Complete Match Preferences

    Answer the questions inside Match Preferences to get your match score with other Alley Dwellers.

  3. Start Matching

    Message anyone who catches your eye, and block or report from any profile or chat if someone isn't respectful.

Match preferences

Match on what actually matters.

Answer quick questions about who you are and who you're into. Back Alley compares your answers with the members nearby who have answered too, and shows a match percentage on their profiles before you say a word.

  • Don't care

    Leave a question out of your matching entirely.

  • Deal-breaker

    Hide anyone who doesn't fit from your map and grid.

Back Alley Plus

What you get

Know who's into you

  • Who Viewed Me
  • Directional Match
  • Alley Dweller Insights
  • All Match Reasons
  • Last-Online Filter

Control your presence

  • Invisible Mode
  • Anonymous Viewing
  • Block Anonymous Chat
  • Multiple Devices
  • Unblock Cruisers

Go further

  • Read Receipts
  • Message Replies
  • Message Reactions
  • Group Chats
  • Video Calls
  • Host a Group
  • Add a Cruising Spot
  • Post on cruising spot boards

What it costs

Free during the beta

Plans from $4.99/mo, billed yearly

Every Plus feature is free while Back Alley is in beta, and nothing is charged. These are the regular prices, in US dollars.

  • 1 week$9.99
  • 1 month$7.99
  • 3 months$20.99
  • 6 months$35.99
  • 12 months$59.99
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Our mission

Cut the BS small talk. Find what you want, when you want it.

We built Back Alley for everyone who is tired of the endless "sup?" and "into?" solicitations that never go anywhere. Our design helps you find partners based on exactly what you're looking for at that moment. It's about fun, confidence, and safety.

Your data isn't the product

We ask for an email to secure your account, not to sell you anything. Delete your account and your profile, photos and messages go with it. We keep identity and consent records, as our Privacy Policy explains.

No app store needed

Back Alley runs in your phone's browser. Add it to your home screen and it works like an app.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

What is Back Alley?

Back Alley is a live map of the men around you. Answer a few questions about what you're into and how much each one matters, and profiles nearby show how well you match, so you can skip the small talk and message the people who fit.

Who can join?

Back Alley is mainly geared toward men, but it's open to anyone of any gender. You need to be 18 or older to join.

Do I need to download an app?

No. Back Alley works right in your phone or computer's browser. If you want an app icon, use "Add to Home Screen" and it opens just like a regular app.

Can people see my exact location?

Only if you choose to. You have full control over the accuracy of your location. Just go to the Privacy Radius slider located in Settings and choose how precise you want to be.

Is it free?

Yes. Anyone can join Back Alley for free, and everything is free while Back Alley is in beta. At some point in time, a reasonable and accessible-to-all pay wall will go up for Back Alley Plus, but we will give all Alley Dwellers plenty of heads up before that happens.

Is it safe?

There is an inherent risk in any meet-up/hook-up app you use. But at Back Alley, we take the safety of our Dwellers extremely seriously. One of the first things we recommend you do when signing up for BA, is add an emergency contact under your user settings. When you add an emergency contact and set a check in time, your contact will be notified if you fail to check in within the set window. Remember to always use good judgment and vetting when agreeing to a meet up, as well as be aware of the effects of drugs and alcohol if those are involved.

Can I use Back Alley anonymously?

Yes! In user settings you have the ability to cruise anonymously by turning on "Invisible Mode" and "Anonymous Viewing." Both are Plus features, free to everyone while Back Alley is in beta. With Invisible Mode, you will not show up on the map or grid. With Anonymous Viewing, anyone whose profile you open sees "Someone hidden" instead of your name.

Ready to see who's out there?

Free. 18+ only. No password to remember.

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