Looking back at the last two years, the pandemic changed the way we meet new people and develop relationships. It may seem more difficult than ever to find a romantic partner.
Have you considered online dating?
You may be thinking –
“Dating apps don’t work.”
“I’ve already had disappointing experiences.”
“Dating online sounds scary!”
There are more dating apps out there than ever before that can meet you where you’re at – even if you want to find someone to talk to from the comfort of your home.
So whether you’re looking for a relationship, intimacy, a small community, or even just friendship, there’s an app for you. To find the best dating app to suit your preferences, use this dating app search tool created by reviews platform Sitejabber.
Filter the dating apps by total users, location, niches, and costs. Here are a few from the list:
Coffee Meets Bagel
Coffee Meets Bagel is a cult-favorite dating app with a community looking for long-term relationships.
Overview
Coffee Meets Bagel is a female-friendly dating site created by three sisters that uses Facebook profile data to match users. The app appeared on Shark Tank in 2015, and Mark Cuban offered the sisters $30 million for the brand. They said no — at the time, they’d already gotten a couple million dollars in funding and wanted to grow the site to the size of Match.com. Coffee Meets Bagel is a place for singles to find meaningful relationships.
Eharmony
Eharmony has an active user base and focuses on serious relationships.
Overview
Eharmony is a well-known dating website that has matched up over two million people since its launch in 2000. In its marketing materials, the company claims that its method of matching people up and helping them find love is “scientifically proven.” You might not get as many matches as you would on other sites, but Eharmony focuses on offering quality matches that are likely to be highly compatible with you.
Match
Just about everybody has heard of Match.com — and according to our research, the reviews back up its reputation.
Overview
Match.com is a well-known dating company that has had an active website since 1995. There’s no unique hook here — Match.com is simply your classic, basic-yet-effective dating app. Match Group owns several other dating apps, too, including Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid, and PlentyOfFish.
“The people on Match are the same people you work with, see in the store, or [see] at a friend’s cookout. This site just brings eligible people hoping to find someone together,” Sitejabber user Troy L. explains. “I met my wife on Match.com… she’s a fantastic woman.”
OurTime
We love OurTime’s niche focus and the ability to text offline, but keep your phone number private. Safety first!
Overview
Dating app OurTime is geared for singles over 50, creating a dedicated place for this generation to find love.
“Let me be the first to tell you that life is not over after 60, 70 or 75!” Sitejabber user Donna R. says. “No one needs to be alone, especially when [you’re] older. [OurTime is a] great website! Easy to use, and rates are fair compared to other sites.”
OKCupid
OkCupid’s active user base is all about creating true connections, whether casual or long-term.
Overview
OKCupid has been around for about 15 years, and it’s known for using questionnaires to help you forge meaningful connections with a new romantic partner or a friend. The platform prides itself on creating matches based on “what actually matters.” Also notable: The app has 22 gender and 13 orientation options.
Ready to get out there? Use the search tool to find the best dating app for you.