MeetMe Profile Search: How to Find Someone on MeetMe

MeetMe is a popular social networking and dating platform where users can connect with new people. When you’re swimming in a sea of profiles, certain questions are inevitable. Maybe you’ve found love through MeetMe but wonder if your partner is still active. Perhaps you swiped left on someone and wish you could find them again. Even more common, you may stumble across a profile that looks suspiciously perfect and need to verify if it’s too good to be true.

You’re not alone. It’s perfectly natural to want answers. In this article, I’ll share real, tested methods I’ve personally used to run a MeetMe profile search and get more information about accounts. Read on…

1. Make use of in-app features

Truth be told, finding someone specific on MeetMe isn’t as straightforward as it used to be. Since removing its direct search function in 2019, the platform has shifted towards a more discovery-based approach. This means the tricks about using MeetMe in-app search are somewhat passive – you’ll need both patience and luck to find who you’re looking for.

• Create a discreet account.

This is crucial – if you don’t want to risk being spotted while searching, especially if you’re trying to verify a partner’s profile, you may want to keep it discreet by using a generic photo and minimal personal information.

• Set up your search preference

If you think the person lives in your area, allow the app to track your location. Then head to preferences in the Swipe section (look for the hamburger menu in the upper right corner) where you can set your search radius up to 805 kilometers and adjust age ranges from 18 to 75.

• Leverage the algorithm

MeetMe’s algorithm learns from your behavior. If you use Swipe and like about 5 profiles similar to the one you’re looking for, future results will be customized based on these profiles. This is where those details you gathered come in handy – like profiles that match the characteristics you know about the person.

• Link Instagram accounts

If you know their Instagram handle, there’s another way in. Many users connect their Instagram accounts to MeetMe, which automatically syncs their photos. This makes profiles much easier to spot while swiping – you might recognize their recent Instagram photos or that vacation picture you’ve seen before.

• Check out live and trending sections

There’s also the Live and Trending sections, but this is hit or miss. You can search for streamers directly, but unless the person actively streams on MeetMe, your chances here are slim.

2. Use a people search engine

Regular search engines like Google don’t index MeetMe profiles, so searching for someone’s username on Google won’t do the trick. In this case, you can use a people search engine to check out someone’s presence on MeetMe.

People search engines work by cross-referencing various public databases, including social media profiles and online activities. When someone creates a MeetMe profile, they often use similar usernames on other platforms or link their accounts to Instagram. This creates traceable patterns that people search engines can detect – something basic search engines can’t do.

However, not all people search engines are created equal. Instead, they vary significantly in their capabilities and depth of information. Some tools produce rudimentary results, while others lack robust MeetMe profile indexing. After extensive testing of numerous services, I’ve found TruthFinder, Spokeo, and Social Catfish stand out, each bringing their unique strengths to the table.

Option 1 – TruthFinder

TruthFinder is a powerful people search engine and can be a solid option if you know the person’s full name (and their general location if possible). With access to billions of public records, it utilizes advanced data matching and cross-referencing techniques to uncover information on people. When you run a name search on TruthFinder, it will instantly tap into these data sources and gather associated information into a personal background report. This may include a person’s MeetMe profile, phone number, email address, family, job history, and traffic & criminal records, if available.

To use TruthFinder to search for someone’s MeetMe profile:

1. Go to the TruthFinder website, then enter the person’s name in the search bar and click SEARCH NOW.
   
2. Wait a short while as TruthFinder builds a report. To access the report, you will need to purchase a membership plan.
   Once you get the report, click the SOCIAL section, and then click LOAD NOW.
   
   From here, you may discover a list of associated social media profiles, potentially including their MeetMe account.
   
   The above image is from a sample TruthFinder Background Report. Actual TruthFinder Background Reports may contain more or less information. 

Tip: If you know the individual’s username on MeetMe (or other social networks), you can run a username search with TruthFinder.

When entering the username, be sure to omit any whitespace, as TruthFinder’s search function may not recognize usernames with spaces. For example, if the person’s username is “john doe123,” you should enter it as “johndoe123” for the best search results.

Option 2 – Spokeo

People search engines vary in their databases and plans. If TruthFinder came up short or expensive, Spokeo can be a good alternative. It allows you to enter a name, username, phone number, and email address, and then it will search on 120+ social networks to help you find out if someone has a profile on MeetMe.

To search for someone on MeetMe, you have two options:

1. Standard search: Go to the Spokeo official website and choose a search type that fits your preference (name, phone, or email). Enter the available information you have about the person and click SEARCH NOW.
   
2. Reverse Username Search: If you specifically want to search for a MeetMe username, head to the Spokeo Reverse Username Search page (separate from the main search page). Enter the username in the search bar and click SEARCH NOW.
   

Then wait a short while as Spokeo checks the info against its database and generates results. For example, if you run a username search, it will give you a breakdown of which networks returned matches and which did not, and for those networks where profiles are found profiles, you can click on the icon of the app to get a view of the user’s profile.

Option 3 – Social Catfish

For most users, it’s not just about finding a MeetMe profile—it’s about understanding who’s really on the other side of the screen, protecting themselves from potential catfishing, fake identities, or hidden relationship risks.

Social Catfish emerges as a powerful tool designed specifically to unveil the truth behind online personas. Its standout feature is reverse image search, which allows users to trace the origins of profile pictures and detect potential fraudulent accounts.

If you suspect that someone you’ve met on MeetMe might not be who they claim to be, Social Catfish can help you verify their identity (images, email addresses, phone numbers and online profiles).

3. Run a social media search with WhatsMyName

WhatsMyName offers a straightforward approach to username searching across multiple social networks. Unlike more comprehensive people search engines, this tool does one thing simply: it searches a single username across hundreds of online platforms.

Given the vast number of platforms—potentially over 100—the tool provides category filters to streamline your search. For MeetMe specifically, select the dating category to quickly narrow down results and focus on social and dating networks. This helps you avoid getting overwhelmed by results from unrelated platforms, making your search more efficient and targeted.

Once the search is completed, you’ll receive a comprehensive list of potential profile matches.

Important Limitation: While WhatsMyName excels at finding profiles across networks, it doesn’t provide additional information about the account owner. It’s essentially a discovery tool that helps you locate online presences, not a detailed background check service.

Conclusion

Searching for a specific person on MeetMe can be a bit challenging since the app ditched the username search function. However, there are still ways to help: making use of the in-app features, running searches with people search engines, as well as social media searches with WhatsMyName.

Each method has its limitations – in-app features rely heavily on luck and timing, people search engines might return outdated or inaccurate information, and social media searches could lead to unrelated profiles due to similar usernames. Your best approach is combining these methods and cross-referencing any information you find to build a more complete picture.

However, even with all these tools at your disposal, success isn’t 100% guaranteed. Users might have deleted their accounts, changed their usernames, set strict privacy settings, or simply become inactive on the platform. The information you find could also be outdated or incomplete, making it crucial to verify any results through multiple sources.

There’s no guarantee you’ll find the information you’re looking for with the tools discussed in this article. They all source their information from publicly available data sources, such as county, state and federal courts, government departments, and police records, and those sources may contain incorrect or incomplete data. It’s illegal to use these tools to make decisions about employment, admission, consumer credit, insurance, tenant screening, or any other purpose that would require FCRA compliance. Read the Fair Credit Reporting Act to learn more....

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