The Trust Score is a living snapshot of how reliable, respectful, and real you are on Kindred. Higher scores unlock visibility boosts, premium actions, and faster approvals for new features.
Starting point
50
Everyone begins at 50 with a verified email.
Community average
68
Active profiles typically sit between 65–75.
Instant deductions
-15
Policy violations or ignored reports pull you down fast.
Trust tiers & unlocks
Every milestone unlocks perks. Use this as your roadmap.
60 — Verified
Photo verification + complete profile
Profile featured in local Discover decks
Eligible to send Friend Requests
70 — Trusted
Consistent chats & positive feedback
Unlock "Fast Pass" message requests
Allowed to RSVP + host public events
80 — Spotlight
Zero strikes, strong community signals
Priority placement on Matches
Eligible for beta features & concierge support
Ways to increase your score
Focus on authentic activity. Scores update automatically every few hours.
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Complete verification
Upload a government ID + live selfie. Adds +10 instantly when approved.
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Hold respectful chats
Replies within 24h and zero "report" flags keep your reliability streak intact.
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Earn confirmations
Mutual matches who mark you as "great vibe" after a meetup add +2 each.
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Stay policy-clean
No-shows, ghosting mid-plan, or sending explicit media unprompted deduct up to -20.
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Host verified events
Approved events that receive positive feedback give a one-time +5 boost.
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Keep your profile fresh
Updating your About + Desires quarterly shows the community you’re active.
What hurts your score
Scores never dip without a reason. You’ll always see a note next time you log in.
-20 — Confirmed policy violation (harassment, explicit media without consent, hate speech).
-12 — No-show on an RSVP’d event or date night after confirming.
-8 — 3+ unanswered unread messages over 14 days.
-5 — Multiple profile inconsistencies found during routine reviews.
-3 — Photos flagged as misleading or AI-generated after warning.
Need help?
If you think your score dropped unfairly, message the Concierge team in-app or email trust@kindredfriend.com.
Open Inbox → Concierge and share the date/time of the drop.
We’ll review the audit trail (reports, chat logs, verifications) within 24 hours.
If corrected, points are restored immediately and noted on your account.