How Hobbyist Works
Your AI Activity Companion
Hobbyist uses AI to help you create activities and find the perfect people to join you. Just chat naturally, and we'll handle the rest.
Create Your Profile
Quick Sign Up
Create your account with email verification. Fast and secure authentication to keep the community safe.
Choose Your Interests
Select from 60+ interests across 8 categories and assign your skill level (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) to each one.
Set Your Location
Add your location to find activities nearby. Your exact address stays private - we only use it to match you with local opportunities.
Complete Your Profile
Add photos and a bio to help others get to know you. The more complete your profile, the better your activity matches.
Create Activities with AI
AI Activity Buddy
Click the sparkle button and chat naturally: "I want to go hiking this Saturday at 2pm". Our AI extracts all the details for you.
Or Use the Manual Form
Prefer traditional forms? Create activities manually with fields for title, description, date, time, location, and participant limit.
AI Fills the Gaps
Our AI assistant helps complete your activity details, suggests optimal times, and recommends locations based on the activity type.
Review & Publish
Double-check all the details, make any adjustments, and publish your activity. It's now visible to compatible users nearby.
Find Activities & People
Discover Nearby People
Swipe through profiles of people near you who share your interests. See their hobbies, skill levels, distance, and reliability badges.
Connect with Matches
Swipe right on people you'd like to do activities with. When you both match, you can start messaging and plan activities together.
Browse Activities
Explore activities created by others in your area. Filter by interest category, distance, and skill level to find the perfect fit.
Join with One Tap
Found an activity you like? Join instantly. View who else is going, what equipment is needed, and coordinate with the organizer.
Coordinate & Prepare
Equipment Coordination
Organizers list what equipment is needed. Participants claim items they'll bring, with notes about condition and details.
Personal Gear Inventory
Build your gear inventory and mark items as available for loan. Other users can see what you're willing to share.
Direct Messaging
Message activity organizers and participants directly to coordinate details, ask questions, or arrange meetup specifics.
Activity Details
See the complete activity info: location, time, skill level required, equipment needed, and who else is joining.
Build Your Reliability
Attendance Tracking
After each activity, organizers mark who showed up. This data builds your reliability score automatically.
Earn Badges
Maintain 90%+ attendance for Gold, 70-89% for Silver, or work toward Bronze. New users need 3 activities to earn their first badge.
Get Better Matches
High reliability scores get you prioritized in AI match suggestions. Organizers prefer inviting reliable participants.
Build Trust
Your badge is visible on your profile, activity cards, and match suggestions. Reliability builds trust in the community.
Stay Safe
Verified Accounts
All users verify their email to join. Reliability badges and trust scores help you identify dependable activity partners.
Group Activities
Activities are group-based, not 1-on-1 dates. Meet people in safe, public settings with multiple participants.
Report Users
Report inappropriate behavior from multiple places: tap the flag icon on activity organizers, participant lists, or use the menu in chat conversations.
Block & Stay Safe
Block users instantly from chat conversations via the menu. Blocked users cannot message you or see your activities.
Ready to Make New Friends?
Join Hobbyist today and start connecting with people who share your interests.