World's most popular dating apps

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Swipe and match! Dating apps have become a popular way to meet people, especially as lives get busier and more people spend time online.


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Here are some popular dating apps, each claiming to offer users something different.

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Tinder
Launched in 2012, Tinder users "swipe right" to like or "swipe left" to dislike profiles, which include photos, a short bio, and a short description of their interests.


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Hinge
Hinge users need to upload six photos, respond to prompts, and give basic demographic information to complete their dating profile. They also can add links to their Instagram feed or post videos.


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Bumble
On Bumble, women start the conversation. This means that single women only have to talk to the men they like and message.

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Grindr
A popular dating app for the LGBTQ community since 2009. It puts singles in touch with local date prospects to find the nearest date available.


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Raya
Exclusively for social media influencer and actors, the Raya app is a private, membership-based community that has a long verification process. It was developed in 2015



Coffee Meets Bagel
This app claims to help users spend time wisely while dating, with a curated batch of daily matches (called "bagels"), detailed profile options and the ability to keep a conversation going.


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Happn
This allows users to view people who may be nearby, providing a potential location of where you may have crossed paths, without being too precise, to maintain safety.


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BLK
Launched in 2017, this dating app was created for black singles. It acknowledges that many users may want to date within their community, but the site also welcomes those who are interested in dating black singles.


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OkCupid
The website was launched in 2004 - and a mobile app followed in 2012. The dating service promises forever free online messaging to find dates.


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eharmony
eharmony pairs users through multiple aspects of personal compatibility that includes emotional temperament, relationship goals, lifestyle, and core beliefs.


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