According to a survey conducted in April 2024 in the United States, one in five online dating service users had lied about their age on their dating profile, while 14 percent had lied about their income. A further 14 percent had lied about their hobbies and interests, and 12 percent had lied about their height.
According to a survey of United States adults who have used online dating services, finding an exclusive romantic partner was the leading reason for joining a dating website or app for more than five in ten respondents. Users reporting they joined to have something fun or interesting to do were 34 percent, while 23 percent joined out of curiosity to see what the app was like. To find someone for one's friend and to boost one's self-esteem were among the least popular reasons to use a dating app or website, with 18 percent of respondents picking each option.
This statistic illustrates the findings of a survey on the share of individuals who were current or former users of online dating sites and apps in the United Kingdom (UK) in *********, by sexual orientation. During the survey period, it was found that ** percent of respondents who were homosexual reported, that they were current or former users of Tinder. Plenty of Fish was most popular among heterosexual respondents, with ** percent who stated, that they either were using it or used it in the past.
As of September 2019, Tinder reported an audience reach of 7.86 million users in the United States, making it the most popular online dating. Second-ranked Bumble had 5.03 million U.S. mobile users. Globally, tinder.com ranked third most popular online dating website in March 2020, with roughly 59 million visits during this month. The leading dating site during this period was badoo.com, with 182.5 million visits per month.
Tinder user demographics in the United States
In April 2020, individuals aged between 30 and 44 years old made up the largest share of Tinder users in the United states. Tinder was less popular amongst adults within the 55-64 age group, with only six percent of respondents using the dating app. Additionally, Tinder attracted significantly more male than female users , with respective shares of 72 percent and 28 percent .
Online dating in times of coronavirus
Social distancing and stay-at-home orders due to the global coronavirus pandemic have resulted in an increased interest in online dating, as a way to connect to one another. Based on data collected from a survey in April 2020 in the United States, 31 percent of Millennials admitted they were using online dating apps or services much more during than prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. On the other hand, only 12 percent of U.S. Millennial the dating app users said that they were using online dating platforms much less.
This statistic presents information on the usage of selected online dating sites or apps among internet users in the United States. During an April 2017 survey, it was found that * percent of internet users were currently using Badoo.
In 2025, the United States was the country with the highest online dating service penetration, with **** percent. Belgium followed, with close to ** percent.
This statistic illustrates findings of a survey on the share of individuals who were current or former users of online dating sites and apps in the United Kingdom (UK) in *********, by gender. During the survey period, it was found that Match.com was the most used dating service among females, ** percent of female respondents stated that they either used it in the past or that they were current users. Among responding male individuals Plenty of Fish was ranked first with ** percent.
This statistic illustrates the findings of a survey on the reasons for using online dating sites or apps in the United Kingdom (UK) in *********, by age group. During the survey period, it was found that ** percent of responding individuals aged between 18 to 29 years, stated that they used online dating sites or apps in order to meet people who shared their interest or hobbies. Of respondents within that age group, ** percent reported that their primary intention was to find someone for either a long-term relationship or marriage.
This statistic presents the findings of a survey on the awareness of dating websites and apps in the United Kingdom (UK) in June 2017, by marital status. During the survey period, it was found that Match.com was ranked first across all surveyed groups. Among responding individuals who were single, Tinder was ranked second, with ** percent who knew it at least by name. Furthermore, it could be seen that married respondents were less familiar with online dating sites than unmarried respondents.
This statistic presents the findings of a survey on the interest in using dating website or app in the United Kingdom (UK) in June 2017, by marital status. During the survey period, it was found that the most willing survey group who could imagine using online dating site or app were singles, with 21 percent. On the other hand, notably more, that is 80 and 79 percent of surveyed individuals who were in a relationship or married, respectively, stated that they would not use such online services.
This statistic illustrates the findings of a survey on the reasons for using online dating sites or apps in the United Kingdom (UK) in June 2017, by gender. During the survey period, it was found that 45 percent of responding females, who were current or former users, stated that they used online dating sites or apps in order to meet people who shared their interest or hobbies. Of male respondents, 46 percent reported that their primary intention was to find someone for either a long-term relationship or marriage.
This statistic presents the projected turnover of the dating site market in France between 2015 and 2025. According to the source, the revenues generated by dating websites in France were expected to reach more than 200 million euros in 2025.
This statistic shows the results of a survey among singles on the usage of the internet to access dating websites and personal ads compared to the general population in Germany in 2014. In 2014, about **** percent of singles (up to 49 years) and about *** percent of the total population reported to occasionally use online dating websites or personal ads.
This statistic presents the findings of a survey on the online dating site and app usage in the United Kingdom (UK) in June 2017, by marital status. During the survey period, it was found that 77 percent of married respondents reported that they had never used such sites. On the other hand, 18 percent of individuals within that survey group, stated that they had used online dating site and app in the past.
This statistic presents information on the awareness of adult dating websites and apps among internet users in the United States. During an ********** survey, it was found that ** percent of internet users were aware of AshleyMadison.com.
This statistic presents the percentage of adults in the United States who have used online dating sites or apps as of October 2019, sorted by annual household income. During the survey it was found that 34 percent of adults with a household income of less than 30,000 U.S. dollars per year had used online dating platforms.
According to an online survey conducted in 2022 in the United States, ** percent of partnered adults aged 18 to 29 years old reported having met their current spouse or partner using a dating site or app. Additionally, only **** percent of U.S. partnered adults aged 65 and older stated having met their current partner or spouse using online dating platforms.
This statistic illustrates the findings of a survey on the openness of users with other people about their usage of adult online dating sites or apps in the United Kingdom (UK) in June 2017, by marital status. During the survey period, it was found that 26 and 38 percent of responding individuals who were single or in a relationship, respectively, let their friends that they were using or had used adult dating website or app. Furthermore, the largest share of those who did not let anyone know that they used such adult online services, was reported among respondents who were single, with 26 percent.
We asked German consumers about "Online dating usage by brand" and found that "Tinder" takes the top spot, while "Plenty of Fish/POF" is at the other end of the ranking.These results are based on a representative online survey conducted in 2025 among *** consumers in Germany.Looking to gain valuable insights about users of online dating platforms across the globe? Check out our reports about online dating sites users worldwide. These reports offer the readers a comprehensive overview of customers of online dating sites: who they are; what they like; what they think; and how to reach them.
This statistic depicts the findings of a survey on the experiences and attitudes regarding dating websites or apps according to users in the United Kingdom (UK) in June 2017, by marital status. During the survey period, it was found that 22 percent of responding married individuals reported that they signed up just for fun. Considerably more respondents among that group fell in love with someone from a dating site, with 42 percent.
According to a survey conducted in April 2024 in the United States, one in five online dating service users had lied about their age on their dating profile, while 14 percent had lied about their income. A further 14 percent had lied about their hobbies and interests, and 12 percent had lied about their height.