Online dating dates back to the mid-1990s, but took years to become mainstream.
Today, the online dating industry is worth about $4 billion (perIBISWorld).
So, we did the digging for you and compiled a list of the bestdating appsfor 2022.
Tinder
Shortly after launching in 2012,Tinderchanged online dating forever.
I wanted to build platforms through there."
Tinder was designed to be a game requiring little effort the key to its success.
Though Tinder may not be best for meeting a potential spouse, it does happen.
eHarmony
In some ways, eHarmony is the anti-Tinder.
“It’s a very commitment-focused space.”
In February 2017, eHarmony CEO Grant Langston spoke withInsiderabout his goal to reach younger users.
“That person should be on eHarmony.”
Apparently, these efforts are working.
Per a June 2021 Cosmopolitan review, more young people are flocking to eHarmony.
“People want to be with someone in that kind of environment,” Langston said.
Despite these shifts, the company’s mission is not changing.
Said the CEO, “We’re always about trying to find you your last first date.”
Match, now available for iOS and Android, helps singles meet based on specific criteria.
Posting a profile is free, with paid plans starting at $21.84 a month.
Enhanced safety and privacy features include the ability to screen dates before meeting.
And, in 2021, asThe Wall Street Journalnoted, Match added a human matchmaker component to its app.
Another survey found that Christian Mingle contributed to 29% of Christian marriages.
“Christian Mingle attracts singles seeking a deeper, meaningful connection through a shared faith and shared values.”
Customer service is also top-notch, with a detailed support page and a simple online form to submit.
Paid subscriptions also include the ability to hide your profile and browse privately.
OkCupid
OkCupid is an all-around great online dating service for users who are looking for relationships.
An initial screening process consists of 350 questions with thousands of options to choose from.
PerThe Drum, OkCupid was one of the first online dating sites to go mobile with a user-friendly interface.
So far, it seems to be working.
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Based on these parameters, the site’s algorithm finds potential matches.
This is what Bumble’s young female founder and CEO, Whitney Wolfe Herd, intended.
Launched around the same time as Tinder, the focus of Hinge is on relationships rather than casual encounters.
According toBusiness of Apps, Hinge has 20 million users, and 15% of them are Hinge members.
Its popular voice notes feature allows users to answer questions verbally.
Of the app’s 20 million users, 800,000 are paid members (via Business of Apps).
Kang believes this “slower approach to dating” is more effective over the long term.
“Take the time to get to know someone,” she said.
Users have 24 hours to either like or pass on each match.
Thursday
A common complaint about online dating is that it’s time-consuming.
Thursday,founded in 2018, is a dating app developed to address this problem.
