Hily was founded in Las Vegas on September 1, 2017 by Alex Pasykov and Jake Vygnan.

Over the years, Hily has grown from a small, enthusiasm-driven project to one of Sensor Tower's top-grossing apps.

In 2019, Hily's audience increased dramatically, which encouraged the company to expand to more than 20 countries worldwide.

Hily's goal, first and foremost, is to help users beat loneliness and bond with great people. Happiness is priceless; so is Hily.

Hily offers its users a wide variety of expert-approved features to put people in touch with their special someone: ice-breakers, a compatibility quiz, blurs, and feature requests.

The global pandemic caused people to appreciate daily communication ever more. In 2020, Hily introduced live streams and stories to help people connect.