Short answer: your MeetNow track record is built from plans you actually went to. After a plan, both sides confirm “we met”, and each confirmation adds to each person’s track record. It shows that someone turns up to plans and meets people in person. It is not a rating: there are no stars, no scores and no reviews of people.
Trust is the hardest part of meeting new people. When you host a plan, you want to know that the people you accept are real and will show up. When you join one, you want to know the host is genuine. MeetNow’s answer is simple and deliberately limited: a record of plans that happened, confirmed by both sides. This page explains how it works, what it is for and how to build yours.
How “we met” confirmation works
- A plan happens. A host posts a plan at a public place, guests ask to join with a short note, the host accepts, and everyone meets at the time and place in the plan.
- Afterwards, both sides confirm. The host and the guest each confirm “we met”. The confirmation comes from both sides, not just one.
- The track record grows. Each confirmed meeting adds to each person’s track record.
- Next time, it helps. When you ask to join another plan, or someone asks to join yours, the track record is part of what helps people decide.
That is the whole mechanism. It does not ask anyone to judge anyone else; it simply records that a plan took place and both people were there. For the full overview of the app, see what MeetNow is and how it works.
What the MeetNow track record is for
The track record answers one practical question: “does this person actually turn up?”. That matters for both sides:
- For hosts, it helps when choosing who to accept. Alongside a person’s short note, a track record of confirmed plans suggests they are reliable and genuinely interested in meeting people.
- For guests, it shows that a host has run plans that happened, which can make it easier to say yes to a plan with people you do not know yet.
- For everyone, it rewards showing up. On any app for meeting people, last-minute cancellations and no-shows are frustrating; a track record built only from real meetings encourages the opposite.
Read how to host a plan and how to ask to join a plan to see where the track record fits in each flow.
What the track record is not
It is just as important to be clear about what the track record does not do:
- It is not a rating. There are no stars, no scores and no written reviews of people. Nobody grades how interesting, attractive or fun you were.
- It is not a background check. MeetNow does not run ID or background checks. A track record shows that someone has met people through plans; it says nothing about who they are beyond that.
- It is not a guarantee. A long track record is a good sign, but it is not a promise about how any particular plan will go. Always follow the safety basics.
- It is not a popularity contest. A short track record simply means someone is new. Everyone starts at zero.
We designed it this way on purpose. Rating people after a coffee or a game of padel would put pressure on every plan and turn meeting people into a performance. Recording that a plan happened keeps the focus where it belongs: on showing up and doing something together.
It also keeps things fair for people who are quieter, newer or simply having an off day. A guest who listened more than they talked, or a host whose restaurant choice was only average, still gets the same confirmation as everyone else, because they turned up. The only thing that counts is the meeting itself, which is exactly what a plan with new people is for, and exactly what makes the next plan easier to say yes to.
How to build a good track record
- Only ask to join plans you can actually make. Check the date, time, place and who-pays option before you send a note.
- Write a genuine note. A short, specific note helps the host choose you for the right reasons.
- Use the group chat. Confirm the details and say hello, so everyone knows you are coming.
- Turn up on time. If you are running late, say so in the group chat.
- If plans change, tell people early. Things happen. Letting the host know as early as possible is the respectful thing to do.
- Confirm “we met” afterwards. It takes a moment and builds the track record for both of you.
- Host now and then. Hosting plans that happen is one of the clearest ways to show you are reliable.
New to MeetNow? A short track record is nothing to worry about. Hosts know everyone starts somewhere, and a thoughtful note goes a long way.
Two examples of the track record in practice
A host choosing guests for a dinner
Maria posts a dinner plan in Valletta: Friday at 20:00, five seats, split the bill. Eight people ask to join. She reads each short note first: who sounds genuinely interested in the dinner, who mentions they are new to Malta, who says they love trying new restaurants. For the people whose notes she likes, she also looks at their track record. Someone with several confirmed plans has clearly turned up before; someone with none is simply new, and a warm, specific note can be just as convincing. Maria picks a mix, and the dinner goes ahead with a full table.
A guest deciding whether to join
Daniel has just moved to Gżira and sees a Saturday morning padel plan with three open seats, split the court. He has never met the host, so before asking to join he reads the plan carefully: a named club, a clear level, a clear money rule. The host has hosted plans before, and those plans happened, which makes Daniel more comfortable. He writes a short note about his level, is accepted, plays, and afterwards both he and the host confirm “we met”. His own track record now has its first entry.
In both cases, the track record is one signal among several, alongside the plan itself and the note. It never replaces your own judgement.
Why showing up matters
Friendships are built from repeated time together. Research by Jeffrey Hall at the University of Kansas, reported by the university in 2018, estimated that it takes around 50 hours together to go from acquaintance to casual friend. You cannot get those hours by messaging; you get them by turning up, again and again. A track record built from real meetings reflects exactly that habit.
Safety box
Safety box. A track record is helpful, but it does not replace common sense. Meet at a busy public place, tell a friend where you are going and with whom, arrange your own way home, and leave if you feel uncomfortable. Hosts choose who joins and anyone can block a user. Read is MeetNow safe? for more.
Related questions
- What is MeetNow and how does it work?
- How do I host a plan on MeetNow?
- How do I ask to join a plan?
- Is MeetNow safe?
- Is MeetNow a dating app?
FAQ: the MeetNow track record
Does MeetNow have ratings or reviews?
No. MeetNow has no stars, scores or reviews of people. The track record only records that a plan happened, confirmed by both sides with “we met”.
Who confirms “we met”?
Both sides: the host and the guest each confirm after the plan. The confirmation adds to each person’s track record.
I am new and have no track record. Can I still join plans?
Yes. Everyone starts with an empty track record. A clear, friendly note that shows you have read the plan is the best way to be accepted.
Is a track record the same as being verified?
No. MeetNow does not run ID or background checks. The track record shows that someone has met people through plans, nothing more.
Want to turn this into an actual plan? MeetNow is a free app for meeting people in person: a host posts a plan at a public place, says who pays (host pays, split, pay your own or free) and picks who joins. It is live on the web now, starting in Malta, with the phone apps on the way: open MeetNow and see the plans near you.
