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Salams Review December 2024

Datingscout.com.au Author Chris Pleines
From: Chris Pleines
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Salams connects Muslims worldwide for love. Get into the festive spirit with this Christmas season dating review.
1,000 Members
 45 % ♀ 
 55 % ♂ 
Good For:
4 / 5
3 / 5
3 / 5
Success Rate:
2 / 10
38 / 10
33 / 10
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Age Distribution:
18-24
25-34
35-49
50+

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Salams in 10 seconds

  • Salams is formerly known as Minder, a religious dating platform for Muslims seeking love and relationships
  • The app works by suggesting potential profiles where users can swipe left or right, very similar to how Tinder works
  • All profiles on the dating platform go through a verification process with a selfie and GPS location
  • Salams doesn't have a desktop version
  • Offers general free services and options to upgrade - Learn more here
  • Most members are Muslims from the United States
  • The app is dominated by male members
  • You can use Salams for free
  • Pricing starts at $9.99 / Month - More Information
Datingscout.com.au Author Chris Pleines
Chris Pleines
Founder of Datingscout and Author of the book "Online Dating for Dummies"
Salams is a great place for Muslims to connect and find true love. With its tight security measures, it is almost impossible to come across a bot or a fake account.

Who is Salams for and not for?

  • For Muslims looking for serious relationships and deep commitments
  • For single Muslims who want to fall in love with their perfect matches
  • For people who want to have relationships with individuals from the Islam religion
  • If you're searching for casual sex and hookups
  • Not for cheating individuals looking for explicit affairs
  • People who don't appreciate the Islam religion and tradition
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Salams Pros & Cons

  • Users are allowed to delete their profiles at any time
  • Available in more than 190 countries worldwide
  • Salams is great for finding love and friendships
  • Although the app has active members, its general member base is still smaller than similar dating apps
  • Salams profiles contain limited information
  • The app has minor glitches when used simultaneously with other applications

How does Salams work?

Salams How it Works
  • Quick matchmaking through the roulette-type feature
  • Send likes to profiles you're interested in
  • See members who liked you and see those you skipped out on

Salams works like a typical dating app with the swipe matchmaking feature and unlimited chatting with your successful matches. You can also send likes to profiles you're interested in and see those who sent likes to your profile. The matchmaking process is pretty straightforward.

How much does Salams cost?

Can you try Salams for free?

  • You can use or try the service for free.
  • All members can send messages for free
  • You cannot read messages for free on Salams

Is Salams expensive or cheap?

In comparison to other providers Salams is average.

Duration / Credits / CoinsCostsTotal
Premium
1 Month9.99 AUD / Month9.99 AUD
1 Credit1.99 AUD / Credit1.99 AUD
3 Credits1.66 AUD / Credit4.99 AUD
10 Credits1.00 AUD / Credit9.99 AUD
Salams Cost
Free Features
  • 100 swipes every 12 hours
  • Send messages to matches
  • Basic search filters
  • View profiles
Premium Features
  • Send people telegrams
  • Unlimited swipes
  • Premium placement for your profile
  • Advanced search filters
  • See who likes you
  • Undo swipes
  • Hide online status
  • ID Verification badge
  • No ads

How can I delete my Salams account and cancel my subscription?

Please find more information here

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Who is signed up on Salams?

Members
1,000 from Australia
Members activity
900 active weekly
Gender Proportion
45 %
55 %
  • Members are Muslims looking for love, relationship, and possibly marriage
  • Most members are from the United States
  • The app is dominated by male members
  • The majority of members are in their early 20s and 30s
  • Since the app caters to Muslims, there are married male members on the app

Salams' members are Muslims seeking love, relationship, and possibly marriage with like-minded individuals. Most of the app's members are from the United States and has a growing population from India, Canada, the UK, Germany, Qatar, and United Arab Emirates.

The app is dominated by male members who are in their early 20s and 30s. Since the app is made for Muslims, there are married male members on the app looking for second and even third wives.

Females
Males

Salams Age Range and Age Distribution

  • 18-24
  • 25-34
  • 35-44
  • 45-54
  • 55+

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Salams in Detail

  • Reading time 16 minutes
  • Lots of insider information for more success

How to Sign Up for Salams

registration
  • You must be at least 18 years old to sign up
  • You can sign up using your username and password
  • You can sign up with Google
  • You must sign up to browse Salams

To sign up, download the Salams app. The app is available on iOS and Android. To complete the registration, provide all required information.

Required Information on Signup
  • Name
  • Date Of Birth
  • Location
  • Your Relationship Status
  • Type of relationship you are looking for
  • Ideal Partner's Gender
  • Your Gender
  • Your Ethnicity
  • Your Religion
  • Profile Picture
Optional Information on Signup
  • Your Occupation
  • Greeting/Profile Bio

Salams offers the following methods to verify your account:

  • Verification email (required)
  • Uploading a selfie to be manually verified (required)

Making Contact on Salams

contacting
  • Get up to 100 swipes every 12 hours
  • Get matches based on location
  • Send 'Telegrams'
  • See who likes you
  • Hide online status
  • All members can send messages for free
  • There is a chatroom

Messaging features are free on Salams for members who are matched with each other. If you want to send a message to someone who's not on your match list, you can send them a 'Telegram' instead. This feature allows you to communicate with people beyond your match list. Take note that 'Telegram' is a premium feature. 

Telegrams can only be used a limited number of times. It is sold in packs of 3s or 10s, so make sure to use them wisely. If you don't, you will have to buy another pack again.

All members get up to 100 swipes every 12 hours, this increases as you upgrade to a premium plan. You can see who likes your profile as well as hide your online status if you want to browse anonymously.

Salams Profile Quality

profile quality
  • The app has limited photo slots
  • Has Muslim type options (Sunni, Shia, Just Muslim, other)
  • Shows ID-verified badges
  • Fake profiles are rare
  • The profiles are quite detailed
  • Profile pictures are visible to everyone for free

Profiles on Salams are detailed and informative, but not all members complete their information. Profiles include basic information such as family origin, educational attainment, and occupation. 

The app also added a few important things like your marital status, "Religiosity", and "Flavor". To measure religiosity, you are to adjust a gauge according to how religious you are. Its range is from not practising to very religious. 'Flavor' means what type of Muslim you are. You can be Sunni, Sia, or 'Just Muslim'.

Profile information can be edited and updated anytime. Profiles also show verification badges for a safer dating experience. Due to the app's two-way verification system, fake profiles are a rare sight.

Salams App

App
  • The app is free to download
  • Available for iOS and Android users
  • Salams has no web version
  • The app has occasional glitches
  • Easy to use interface

Salams is free to download in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Unfortunately, Salams doesn't have a web version, unlike other similar dating platforms. 

There are reports of the app having glitches but the overall response of its members is that it is easy to use with welcoming colours and designs.

 

Special Features

Check out Salams' special features here:

Telegram

Have you ever skipped on someone accidentally while swiping? Yes? Well, don't worry, Salams' telegram feature will let you send a message to anyone you haven't matched. It is a paid feature you can use a limited number of times depending on the pack you have purchased. 

Explore

Salams' explore option is pretty different from others. In this section, you will be able to see a list of people who liked you (paid feature), a list of people you passed on, and a list of people you liked. 

How can I delete my Salams account and cancel my subscription?

Uninstalling the app will not cancel your subscription.

How can you cancel your Subscription?

  • You can cancel via profile settings
  • You can cancel by managing your app store subscription

Will your subscription automatically renew?

  • Yes, your Salams subscription will automatically renew. The notice period for opting out of automatic renewal is 1 Day.

Is there a money back guarantee and do you get refunded the full amount?

  • Usually you will not get back the full amount, it will be reduced by the time or credits you used for Salams.

Will your credits expire?

  • No, your credits do not expire.

Salams FAQ

Facts

What is Salams?

Salams is a religious dating app created for Muslims who are looking for their life partners. Salams is formerly known as 'Minder' until they changed their name in 2015.

Why did Minder change its name to Salams?

Minder started in 2015 with the intention of helping Muslims all over the world get married. Since then, the app has helped match tens of thousands of people with their spouses. Minder was great, but the app needed a name that better reflects its mission and values. Salams means 'peace' in Arabic.

Who owns Salams?

Salams is still owned and operated Minder Apps, Inc. 

What is the average age of users on Salams?

The average age of Salams users is between 27-35 years. You can find more information here

Usability

What happens if I delete the Salams app from my phone?

Deleting the app from your phone will not affect your account. Your matches, conversations, and profile will not be deleted. If you reinstall the app, you will still have all the data you had from before you deleted the app.

How long does it take for Salams to approve my profile?

Salams can take up to 24 hours to review and approve your profile. If you want to speed up the process, upload images that have a clear view of your face and complete your profile!

Can I hide my profile on Salams?

You can set your profile to "Undiscoverable" for as long as you want. You can change your discovery settings by going to "Preferences". From there, you will find an option that will allow you to turn the "Discoverable" option off. By doing this, you are hiding your profile from the swipe list. 

How do I undo a swipe on Salams?

Undoing a swipe is a feature that is exclusive for premium Salams members. If you want to have access to this, make sure to upgrade your membership first.

To undo a swipe, go to the "Explore" section and then tap the "I Passed" button. You will then see a list of all the profiles you've swiped left to. Find the person you want to undo a swipe then tap "Like".

I accidentally unmatched someone on Salams. Can I rematch?

I accidentally unmatched someone on Salams. Can I rematch?

I was talking to someone on Salams and our conversation disappeared. What happened?

If the match and the conversation you both had disappeared, the other person has either unmatched you or deleted their Salams account.

How do I know if my messages are being sent?

Salams uses tick marks to let you determine the status of your messages. One check means that your message has been delivered to the servers. Two checks mean that the recipient has read your message. The read receipts only function when the people involved are using the updated version of the app. 

How to get ID verified badge in Salams?

Only premium members can get the ID-verified badge. After upgrading your account, tap "Me" then tap the "ID Verified Badge". Upload your ID and wait until it gets approved by the Salams team. 

Remember that only government-issued IDs will be approved.

Can I browse Salams without an account?

No, you cannot browse profiles on Salams without signing up.

What is needed to open a Salams account?

To open a Salams account, download the Salams App on your iOS or Android device. To complete the registration, provide all required information:
  • Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Location
  • User's Relationship Status
  • Type of relationship wanted
  • Partner's Gender
  • User's Gender
  • User's ethnicity
  • User's Religion
  • Profile picture upload

Costs

How much is Salams?

Offers general free services and options to upgrade - Learn more here.

Can you try Salams for free?

How much does Salams cost?

Salams typically costs between 1.99 AUD and 9.99 AUD. Compared to other dating services, Salams's membership costs is average. You can find more information here

How much does it cost to sign up on Salams?

You can sign up for Salams for free, but to use its premium features you must upgrade. You can find more information here

Security

Can I report someone on Salams?

Yes, you can report someone using the app. Note that you can report anyone, even those you haven't matched with.

You can report someone by going to the profile of the person you want to report. Tap on the three dots you see on the top right corner of the screen and then select "Report". 

If I report someone on Salams, do they know it was me who reported them?

Salams prioritizes the safety of its members. All reports made through the app is anonymous and the person being reported will not be notified. 

How does Salams verify users?

Salams has two different ways to verify its users. First is the selfie verification, where you are required to take a selfie upon signup and second is the phone number verification, you cannot sign up if you don't verify your profile with a valid phone number.

Does Salams sell your data?

No, Salams does not sell your data.

Was Salams hacked in the past?

No, Salams was never hacked.

How accurately does Salams track your location?

Salams tracks your approximate location.

Do your Salams profile pictures or profile information appear in Google Search Results?

No, your Salams photos and personal information will not appear in Google Search Results.

Who can view your pictures on Salams?

All Salams users can view your pictures.

Is your phone number required for signing up at Salams?

Yes, a phone number is required for signing up at Salams.

Can you erase your personal data on Salams?

Yes, Salams provides an option for users to erase their data.

How can I delete my Salams account and cancel my subscription?

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Final Results table

Signing Up: 3.0 / 5
Making Contact: 3.0 / 5
Profile Quality: 3.0 / 5
App: 3.0 / 5

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Contact details

Company:Minder Apps, Inc
Address:11951 Freedom Drive Reston, VA 20190 United States
E-Mail:contact@salams.app
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