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Amber Brooks

By: Amber Brooks

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Welcome to dating app central! Here we rounded up the best articles that focus on how to use online dating services to your advantage. While some sites may review only the mainstream, big-name dating platforms, we spend our days inspecting every end of the dating app industry so you can get all the deets.

DatingAdvice is the authority on dating, and we have the tools to help you set your sights on the right matches. Our articles review, compare, and provide tips on online dating platforms to help readers make the best choices for their love lives.

Before diving into online dating, it is important to understand how it works. And our expert-driven content helps you do just that. Need in-depth reviews and side-by-side comparisons of popular AND niche dating platforms? We got you.

Our readers can dive deep into features, user experience, pricing, and success rates of dating sites, with expert commentary guiding them through it all. This way, you can narrow down your search and start swiping smarter and faster.

In this section, you’ll also read all about the trends shaping the future of online dating. Find the latest news on what’s happening in the dating industry and learn the ins and outs of how to use dating platforms to their fullest.

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6 of the Fastest Hookup Apps[updated_month_year before=" (" after=" Reviews)"]
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

Mothers around the world urge their children to take things slow. Walk, don’t run. Consider carefully, and weigh your options. Well, adults don’t always have that kind of time. Sometimes we want something now, on demand, one-day shipping, please! Finding your next hookup isn’t technically an emergency, but if you’re bored, lonely, or just plain horny, it can certainly feel like one. Fortunately, tons of hookup...

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The Body-Positive Dating App That Puts Curvy Singles in the Spotlight
Emma Patterson

Emma Patterson

The Short Version: When the world revolves around thinness, having a different type of body can feel isolating. This is why Bustr, a BBW (Big Beautiful Women) dating and hookup app, was created. We talked to Cecilia G., a representative from the app, about how Bustr caters to curvy women and prioritizes safety and body positivity.  I’ll never forget what a friend of mine experienced when she first joined...

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What Is Online Dating? Finding Romance in the Digital Age
Mackenzie Buck

Mackenzie Buck

At this point, it’s clear that the dating zeitgeist has changed. You can’t walk into a coffee shop or partake in a people-watching session on the subway without spotting a single person swiping away on Tinder, Grindr, Match, eharmony, or another popular app.  Online dating is the widespread practice of searching for a romantic partner via a dedicated website or app. And are we really surprised? These...

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Is AFF Gold Worth It?[updated_month_year before=" "] Pricing
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

Adult Friend Finder has been undeniably popular in the online hookup space. I’m talking millions of profiles, photos, and videos attracting sexy users worldwide. The platform has been going strong since the 1990s, enduring a global recession and pandemic, so I'd say it's here to stay. I scanned through the online discussions about how Adult Friend Finder works, and the one thing people kept talking about was...

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This Exclusive Sugar Dating Website Empowers Sugar Babies 
Emma Patterson

Emma Patterson

The Short Version:  Contrary to popular belief, many sugar relationships are rooted in mutual trust and understanding. Private Sugar Club is a secure platform for aspiring sugar babies to create exclusive content and connect with sugar daddies. We talked to Emily May, a representative from Private Sugar Club, about how Private Sugar Club makes sugar relationships safe, respectful, and empowering.  You’re...

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What Are Online Dating Matches? How Algorithms Pair Potential Partners
Sophia Peyser

Sophia Peyser

Every time my phone buzzes, I’m hit with a zing of anticipation.  Yes, I’ve fallen down the Hinge rabbit hole once again. If any of you have experienced the dating app vortex, then you know exactly how it feels when you get a match. Online dating matches mean you have been digitally paired with someone else on the platform. Every notification could alert you that you’ve matched with your soulmate. You’re...

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Exploring New Hobbies Is the New Way to Date
Chloë Hylkema

Chloë Hylkema

The Short Version: You can’t have a healthy dating life without a healthy social life. Great Meets simplifies the process of meeting new people by allowing members to plan, organize, and post events all in one place. We talked to the leadership team about the platform, its features, and how Great Meets can help you meet people you like through activities you love. I moved to a new city earlier this year, sort of...

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What Is a Personality Quiz? And How They Impact Dating
Jamie Ballard

Jamie Ballard

A personality quiz is more than a way to while away hours of free time on the weekend.  It’s a collection of probing questions designed to assess the individual traits that make up a whole person. Personality quizzes can range from scientifically backed psychological assessments to playful compatibility tests. They can reaffirm things you already know about yourself (I am, in fact, an introvert), or they can...

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What Are Match Suggestions in Online Dating? Benefits & Challenges
Cassey Ashley Sua

Cassey Ashley Sua

The online dating landscape has revolutionized how we connect with potential partners. Thanks to a boom in dating apps and websites, it's easier than ever to meet new people from the comfort of your couch – or anywhere, really. The heart of the online matching process is some rather sophisticated algorithms. Dating app developers have designed technologies to suggest compatible matches tailored to users'...

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Is Adult Friend Finder Legit?
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

It seems just about everyone has heard of Adult Friend Finder (AFF). The site's name is everywhere, from online ads to pop culture references. Still, even though so many people have heard about AFF, the platform suffers from a checkered reputation in the rumor mill. The hookup site is a legitimate platform for people seeking casual encounters. It provides a sexy playground for singles, couples, and groups to...

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A Sex-Positive Dating App for Exploration on Your Own Terms
Chloë Hylkema

Chloë Hylkema

The Short Version: Sex-positive dating app Flure is bringing modern daters the features they need to make safe and authentic connections. Leah Borovaya, Head Technical Strategist, and Catherine Drysdale, Community Manager, talked to us about the inspiration behind the app and what users can gain from a sex-positive dating experience. You’ve probably heard the term sex-positivity, but what does it actually...

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What Is Compatibility Matching in Online Dating? An Expert Guide
Mackenzie Buck

Mackenzie Buck

The haters and naysayers can talk down about dating apps all they want, but the truth cannot be denied: Dating apps are the number one way to meet relationship partners.  Are we surprised? These platforms provide us with on-demand access to a nearly endless supply of singles, vast geographical reach, and interfaces so simple a toddler could use them (although I wouldn’t recommend it; my friend’s...

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What is a Hookup Site? Benefits & Challenges 
Sophia Peyser

Sophia Peyser

The abundance of online dating apps and websites means a service exists for every type of dater. From swiping apps to online sites for affair seekers, the internet has options for relationship seekers and those looking for a fun fling.  While some sites — eharmony and Match, for instance — are better suited for users seeking relationships, plenty of hookup site options appeal to casual daters. Hookup sites...

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The Lifestyle Platform Made For and By the Non-Monogamous Community
Chloë Hylkema

Chloë Hylkema

The Short Version: Kasidie is an online social community that simplifies connections for people interested in swinging, ENM, kink, and other non-monogamous lifestyles. Founders Scott and Nicoleta Purcell talked to us about why they founded the website, some of its features, and how it is redefining digital connections for non-monogamous daters. Every dating app has special features and mechanisms that make it...

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What Are Online Dating Algorithms?
Anggi Pradhini

Anggi Pradhini

Algorithms seem to run our lives these days. Have a question? Just Google it. Hungry? DoorDash or UberEats can recommend a restaurant and deliver your fave dishes.  But when you are looking for love, will an online dating service deliver your soul mate to your inbox? This article will examine all aspects of online dating algorithms: how an algorithm finds matches for you, the algorithm's limitations, how...

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What Are Free Dating Memberships: Pros and Cons, Features & Tips
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

As the saying goes, there’s no such thing as a free lunch. However, there is such a thing as a free dating site.  Nearly all dating apps and sites offer a basic level of free membership to anyone who wants to join, with premium features for people who want to get more from their online dating experience. But what do you get with a free membership? Is it just to entice people onto a platform before making...

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10 Best Apps for Breakups in 2024
Emma Patterson

Emma Patterson

You know what’s funny about breakups? Despite being a universal experience, they almost always leave us feeling completely isolated.  There was a time when breakups were defined by tearstained pillows and tubs of Rocky Road ice cream. But we like to think that we’ve evolved since our teenage years (at least a little). And thankfully, technology has evolved right along with us. In the throes of the breakup...

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Where Do I Go To Meet Horny People Online?[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Cassey Ashley Sua

Cassey Ashley Sua

Let's face it: we're only human, and we all have needs that must be met. Thankfully, the internet makes it incredibly simple to dive into X-rated, adult-only spaces where anyone can discreetly forge intimate connections. When you join an adult sex site, anything could happen. Whether you're in the mood for casual hookups or eager to explore your kinks, the right platform is ready to welcome you and fulfill...

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Defining the Dating App User Base: Demographics & User Behavior
Anggi Pradhini

Anggi Pradhini

Getting into online dating can sometimes feel like trying to win a prize at an arcade claw machine: You keep swiping, hoping to make a connection, but often it feels like you're missing the mark. You keep trying until you get into swipe burnout, and your inbox becomes a conversation graveyard. But have you ever wondered: Who are your matches really? As an online dater myself, I want to know who's on the other...

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The Company Reimagining Matchmaking for the Modern Dater
Chloë Hylkema

Chloë Hylkema

The Short Version: Modern daters need support and resources that recognize that dating is different than it used to be. Next Evolution Matchmaking gives singles hands-on guidance with their online dating profiles, so they can enjoy the best parts of online dating without worrying about the technicalities.  Daters have never had so many options. From online dating to social clubs to matchmaking, modern singles...

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A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Hookup Apps
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

When most people think of dating apps and sites, the mainstream options tend to come to mind: Match, eharmony, Tinder, and other platforms dedicated to helping singles find romantic connections.  People who want something simple and casual, however, may want to look elsewhere for satisfaction. Hookup apps have become a haven for sex-driven individuals online. What are hookup apps? These platforms offer a...

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9 Online Dating Success Stories That Show Swiping Works
Ashayla Blakely

Ashayla Blakely

Finding love today is different from when our parents were courting one another. From the comfort of their homes, singles can talk, mingle, and date through online dating from the comfort of their homes.  Online dating’s popularity has skyrocketed during the last two decades. The Knot’s annual survey of newlyweds has consistently found online dating to be the number one way people meet their partners...

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Dating International Closes the Gap Between Singles From all Across the World
Ashayla Blakely

Ashayla Blakely

The Short Version: International dating was once out of the question considering it was almost impossible to get in contact with someone across the world other than via mail. It may have been that way when our parents were dating but not anymore. Dating International is one of the few dating sites on a mission to bridge the gap between singles from across the globe. Dating International is a free resource with unique...

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Jewish Matchmaking App Balances Traditional And Modern Beliefs
Emma Patterson

Emma Patterson

The Short Version: The goal of the dating app Met@Chabad is to help Jewish singles improve themselves spiritually, physically, and emotionally before connecting them to an appropriate match. By keeping Chabad values and modern dating practices in mind, Met@Chabad matchmakers work to find lasting romantic partners for their clients. As Met@Chabad coordinator Dassi Gansburg explained to us, the app’s ultimate goal is...

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A Dating App Designed for LGBTQ+ Users
Chloë Hylkema

Chloë Hylkema

The Short Version: LGBTQ+ dating apps should be designed with users' unique needs in mind. A recent recipient of GLAAD’s statement of support, Taimi offers extensive inclusive profile personalization options, flexibility for non-monogamous daters, and freedom to explore new connections.  When you sign up for a dating app, self-identification is the name of the game. Dating app profiles often come with plenty...

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DateSpot Founder Carla Swiryn is Making Matchmaking Accessible 
Jules Chen

Jules Chen

The Short Version: DateSpot is working to create couples that last. The company’s unique premise allows singles to connect for free with partner matchmakers hoping to pair their clients. DateSpot founder and CEO Carla Swiryn has 10 years of experience in marketing, tech, and client service as well as ten years in the professional matchmaking world. She shares her insights on the service’s features and how to...

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What Are Online Dating Subscriptions? Everything You Need to Know
Anggi Pradhini

Anggi Pradhini

If you’re thinking about purchasing an online dating subscription, you probably have many questions. You must do your research to understand how things work and if an online dating subscription will be beneficial for you.  Our dating experts have been in the trenches of online dating for a while, and they’ve put together this guide to help you decide which online dating platform will suit you. Let’s get...

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Safety and Verification Providers to Watch Out For
Chloë Hylkema

Chloë Hylkema

Experts agree that the safest dating sites and apps today require user verification. Safety and verification systems work to keep catfishers, scammers, and other bad actors from infiltrating platforms. User verification, in some form, has been part of signing up for a service for a while, but as scams get trickier, these technologies need to get better at detecting and preventing them. The solution and threat...

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How Do Matching Systems Work in Online Dating?
Karen Belz

Karen Belz

Online dating has always involved a few learning curves. Daters today are becoming a little more strategic when it comes to building their profiles — and you can thank algorithms for that.  Online matching systems determine which profiles you see in which order, and they can dictate your online dating future in important ways. Algorithms were created to push the most important news (or most important...

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Navigating Privacy Settings in Online Dating Platforms
Sophia Peyser

Sophia Peyser

According to the Pew Research Center, nearly 3 in 10 U.S. adults have used a dating site or app. Tinder alone is responsible for over 97 billion matches, and Match.com has been pairing people up since the 1990s. Many types of daters can find success in online dating, whether they’re a female user who likes making the first move on Bumble or a casual dater who prefers the ease of swiping on Tinder.  However,...

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Amber Brooks

By: Amber Brooks

Editor-in-Chief

Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted by the Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, and AskMen, among others.

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