Like someone? Tell them anonymously.
Crushsprout is a free, invite-only crush app. Invite the one person you like, get to know each other without names or faces, and reveal who you are only when it feels right.
Free for everyoneno card needed
How it works
Make an anonymous profile
Pick your favourites, then add 5 snaps and up to 3 ten-second videos that show your vibe, not your face.
Invite your crush by email
They get a kind note: “Someone who knows you from your circle has added you on Crushsprout.” Your name stays out of it.
Get to know each other
They see your anonymous profile and make their own. Then chat and play games once they're comfortable.
Reveal when it feels right
They can ask who you are. You decide when to show your name and photos, and they choose whether to share theirs back.
What makes Crushsprout an anonymous crush app
Most apps that promise anonymity still put you on show: a public profile, a feed, a list of strangers. Crushsprout works the other way round. You already have someone in mind, so the app is built around one person you invite, and nobody else can see you at all.
Your crush learns that someone from their circle likes them. They get to know you through what you love and how you think, before your name or face can sway them. You both stay in control of when that changes.
- No public profile, no search and no browsing. Only the person you invite can see your anonymous profile.
- The invite never names you, and your email and sign-in details stay hidden.
- Your name, reveal photos and tagline stay hidden until you choose to show them.
- Chat is end-to-end encrypted, and messages disappear after they’re read.
What your crush sees, and what stays hidden
Before a reveal, your crush sees your favourites (colours, music directors, places, movies, sports, books), your 5 snaps and your short videos. That’s enough to spark curiosity and plenty to talk about, without giving you away.
Your reveal profile (three of your best photos, your name and a short tagline) waits behind it. You can add it now or later, and it only appears when you decide. See every step in detail.
Built so it never feels like pressure
A confession should feel like a compliment, not a demand. That’s why the person you invite decides when chat and games open. You can tap “Ready to chat” to let them know you’re keen, and they open it the moment they tap “I’m comfortable to chat”.
Every invite carries a “Don’t contact me again” link, we limit how many invites anyone can send, and anyone can block anyone at any time. If your crush isn’t ready, we never pass on a “not now”, so nobody has to say no out loud. Read more about how we keep you safe.
More than a confession: find out if you click
Telling someone you like them is only the start. Crushsprout gives you both a gentle way to find out whether there’s really something there: encrypted chat, and four small games to play with your crush, from a daily garden puzzle to two truths and a lie.
If it clicks and you both reveal, we can suggest cozy cafés, parks and other first-date spots nearby. We ask for your location only on that screen and never store it.
Free, with nothing to unlock
Every feature is free for everyone, and we never ask for card details. We don’t sell your data, and there are no ads in your profile or chats. Crushsprout works in your web browser on any phone or computer, so there’s nothing to download first.
Questions people ask
Is there a free anonymous crush app?
Yes. Crushsprout is free for everyone with no card needed. You invite one person you like by email, get to know each other anonymously, and reveal who you are only when you choose.
Will my crush know the invite is from me?
Not unless you choose to reveal. The invite only says that someone who knows them from their circle added them. Your name, email and reveal photos stay hidden until you decide to show them.
How do I tell my crush I like them without them knowing it's me?
Add their email on Crushsprout. They receive an anonymous note, see your anonymous profile (favourites, snaps and short videos) and can make their own. You can then chat and play games together before either of you reveals anything.
What happens if my crush likes me back?
When they join, we email you. Once they're comfortable, you can chat and play games. They can ask for a reveal, you decide whether to show your reveal profile, and then they can choose to share theirs back.
Can Crushsprout read our messages?
No. Chats are end-to-end encrypted on your devices, so our servers only relay encrypted messages and can't read them. Each message disappears after it's read.
Who can use Crushsprout?
Adults aged 18 and over. It works in any modern web browser, and the app is in English for now.
More answers in the FAQ.
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