"Online dating apps are commonly used in the United States to find a mate. In a recent survey from the Pew Research Center (2023), approximately 30% of all US adults have used a dating site or app. Yet, the average user age of specific sites varies widely ( Pew Research Center, 2024). For users over 50, this may make some online platforms more desirable than others.Dating online can be a new experience for many older adults who were not exposed to such options when they were younger. Here are 4 interesting facts about online daters over 50 that may surprise you."
"The Most Common App Is Match.com. In the same study sample, over 50% of online daters over 50 used Match.com. These rates were much higher than those of other dating sites like eHarmony, Tinder, OkCupid, Bumble, Grindr, Hinge, and HER. For example, Tinder was used by only 19% of users in their 50s, 6% of those in their 60's, and 1% of those 70 and older."
Online dating apps are commonly used in the United States to find a mate. Approximately 30% of all US adults have used a dating site or app. Platform user ages vary widely, making some platforms more desirable for users over 50. About 17% of Americans over 50 have used an online dating platform, including 23% of people in their 50s, 14% in their 60s, and 12% aged 70 and older. Over half of online daters over 50 used Match.com. Around half of daters over 50 seek long-term partnerships, while many older women describe their online dating experiences as negative.
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