Connect with people
in real life,
in real time.
Sit By Me is the social app anyone can use to find their people — at events, coffee shops, bars, and everywhere in between. No awkward intros. Just real connections.
How to get started.
Anyone can get started in minutes. No complicated setup — just real people in real spaces.
Download the App
Free on iOS and Android. Set up your profile so others know who you are and what you're about.
Set Your Status
"Open to Chat" or "Working Quietly" — a simple toggle that tells nearby people how you want to connect.
Update Your Location
Check in at a Community Connection Point and go live on the map so nearby people can see you're there.
See who's open, send a sit-by request, put the phone down — and actually talk to that person. That's the whole point.
Built to put the phone down.
Unlike typical social media, Sit By Me is a bridge — not a destination. The goal is to help you make a real connection, then get off your phone and actually talk to that person.
It works everywhere people already gather: cafes, bars, libraries, campus, food parks, events, and festivals. Your city is full of people like you. Sit By Me helps you find them.
Built for every kind of community builder.
Supercharge connections at your event.
Find the right people, fast
Live sessions + city discovery
Designated Connectors
Built-in sponsor advertising
Become a Community Connection Point.
Get on the map
Fill seats, grow revenue
Gamified repeat visits
Matched marketing
Your city, your connections — IRL.
Green light / Red light
Live map of people near you
Earn rewards
Works in your home city
Sit By Me V3 is almost here.
Come celebrate with us.
Join us at MobCraft Brewery in Milwaukee for the official V3 launch party — live app demos, Wisconsin-wide networking, live music, and a free month of Sit By Me Premium with every ticket.
Your city's best spots for real connection.
Safe, welcoming, community-verified spaces on the Sit By Me map — the best places to work, meet people, and build something real.
Organizations building community alongside us.
Sit By Me is proud to work with the most connected organizations — bringing people, businesses, and communities together.
Real words from real people and real businesses.
"We love using Sit By Me at Haven Cafe — it brings remote workers into our space and creates natural opportunities for networking, collaboration, and community right from a seat. For us, it's more than a tool — it's a catalyst for growth, connection, and shared energy."
"I want people to feel welcome in the space, that they can sit down and connect with anyone who is available. With the connections you make with Sit By Me, you can grow your small business, make new friends, and meet new community members and neighbors."
"It makes connecting with strangers so easy and intentional. Whether I'm networking, meeting new friends, or just not wanting to feel alone working remote — I can see who's open and who's heads down. Super user-friendly and fun to use."