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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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Zoe — A Dating App Where Women Can Find Women & Connect With the Modern LGBTQ Community
Jon McCallister

Jon McCallister

The Short Version: The Zoe app is designed to be a refreshing digital dating experience for lesbian and bisexual women. Through in-depth matching and informative personality tests, Zoe provides cutting-edge dating and social networking tools to singles around the world. And even as the gay online dating industry becomes crowded with competitors, Zoe's team strives to make it the go-to app for every queer woman. Zoe...

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ChinaLoveMatch.net Brings Together Western & Chinese Singles for Long-Term Relationships
Jon McCallister

Jon McCallister

The Short Version: The primary mission of ChinaLoveMatch.net is to help Western men and Chinese women find quality relationships — the kind that could end in marriage. John Abbot and his Chinese-born wife created the platform because they were brought together, in part, through online dating. ChinaLoveMatch has become a popular destination for singles focused on the long term and includes a forum and blog where users...

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9 Best Free Smokers Dating Sites[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

According to the CDC, 28.8 million adults in the U.S. smoke cigarettes, and that habit can have a very real impact personal relationships. One of my exes is a smoker. It didn't bother me when we started dating, but eventually I didn't enjoy being around the smoke and smell. That's just not who I am, and I didn't want to make him stop or change who he is. It wasn't the reason we broke up, but it definitely contributed...

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9 Best Dating Sites For Marriage[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

As the saying goes: Happily ever after is not a fairy tale. It’s a choice. A majority of Americans will walk down the aisle at some point, but more than 21% of Americans who say they want to get married haven't yet reached that milestone, according to a Gallup poll. Finding that special someone isn’t as simple as it used to be — it's not as common to meet at bars, gyms, or coffee shops, but popular dating sites...

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Who Uses Online Dating? 8 Stats to Know[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Approximately 8,000 dating sites exist1 on the web, and about 60 million Americans2 have used a dating site or app. Who are these people, though? What are their goals, personality traits, backgrounds, cultures, and lifestyles? We'll answer those questions and more in this article. Here are seven interesting facts about online dating users. 1. Age: 53% of 18- to 29-Year-Olds Online Date Online dating has...

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Only Lads is a Secure, Intuitive Dating App for Gay and Bisexual Men Seeking Partners
Jon McCallister

Jon McCallister

The Short Version: Only Lads is a dating app designed exclusively for gay and bisexual men, and, since launching in 2012, it has grown to serve more than 3 million users. The app also understands the gay dating industry because it was founded by gay men specifically for those seeking male partners. Only Lads offers gay and bisexual daters plenty of ways to find the relationships they seek — from travel or chat...

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9 Best Dating Sites for 30-Somethings[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Once you hit your 30s, you may start to look at dating differently. Most 30-somethings are out of school and have a career, which means they don't meet as many people or go out as much as they once did. And hookup culture isn't as appealing anyway. Maybe 20-somethings can bounce back after a night of partying and hooking up, but that's not really doable for an adult with actual responsibilities. Singles in their...

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LOVOO: How the German Dating App Continues to Develop Useful Features for Daters
Jon McCallister

Jon McCallister

Short version: As a small, German dating platform, LOVOO still beat other popular dating apps to market with now-ubiquitous features like GPS-based matching. The company has since used innovations in technology to move beyond Germany and help users develop relationships throughout the world. Now, the company is shifting its focus to the future of dating again. LOVOO is enhancing its platform with features like...

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The Candidate™ Dating App Emphasizes User Similarities and Compatibility Over Profile Pictures
Jon McCallister

Jon McCallister

Short version: The founders of Candidate set out to create an app for daters who were tired of superficiality. Instead of focusing on profile pictures, Candidate asks users to create a series of questions for potential daters to answer. Then the user ranks the answers and initiates a conversation with the individuals who provided the most compelling responses. Candidate has seen much success not only for its unique...

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ROMEO: How the #1 Gay Chat Dating Site is Building a Following Through Friendship & Love
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

Short version: ROMEO is the largest online dating platform for gay and bisexual men in Europe and also serves many users around the world. The site, founded 15 years ago, helps men of all ages find the relationships they seek — whether it's a lover, companion, or friend. ROMEO’s effectiveness stems from its international employees, each of whom brings a unique point of view to creating an intuitive dating platform....

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Is NaughtyCharm.com Safe? FAQs & 100% Free Trial[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

NaughtyCharm.com is a long-running, popular hookup site, and it is safe -- as long as you take reasonable precautions. You have to be a little wary on any sex-oriented site because scammers and catfishers tend to target these kinds of places because they may have looser rules and more room to take on a persona and take advantage of people. You should definitely look out for the phonies playing a con game, but these...

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Options™ Gay and Lesbian Matchmaking Service Offers Custom Matches for Daters Seeking Long-Term Partners
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short version: As one of the oldest dating services for gay and lesbian singles, Options continues to offer a refreshing alternative. The company provides matchmaking packages and introduces clients to daters hand-picked by professionals. These daters also understand that building a long-term relationship with an ideal match is likely to take more time than simply chatting with someone online. Thus, Options has a...

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WhiteMenBlackWomen.Net Creates Fun Interracial Dating Experiences for Singles
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: It used to be taboo to date someone of another race or from a different culture. But, as society has evolved, those stigmas have receded, and interracial dating has become common. In the modern dating world, it's more than acceptable to date men and women who don't look like you. If you’re a white man seeking a black woman — or vice versa — a great site to check out is WhiteMenBlackWomen.net, where...

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8 Best Senior Dating Sites Over 60[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Senior dating sites have become increasingly popular among the over-60 crowd, which is growing larger every day. By 2030, about 1 in 6 people in the world will be in the over-60 demographic. Experts estimate the older generation will grow and reach 2 billion people by 2050. According to the US Census, single seniors currently make up more than 19% of the US population. That's a massive group that often feels...

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7 Best Little People Dating Sites[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Little people often face challenges in dating due to widespread misconceptions and stigma, which are frequently reinforced by entertainment, the internet, and society at large. More than 30,000 Americans and 651,700 people worldwide have a form of dwarfism — which the website Understanding Dwarfism defines as a person who is no taller than 4 feet 10 inches. To address the dating challenges faced by these singles,...

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JDate Has Helped Jewish Singles Find Love for More Than 20 Years
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

The Short Version: Many Jewish couples have JDate.com to thank for their happy relationships. The site has focused on using proven methods to connect Jewish singles for more than 20 years. The platform is moving forward with fun new outreach campaigns and backend improvements to add functionality and features for its users. JDate is on a mission to give all Jewish singles a chance to find long-lasting love with...

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EliteSingles Connects Well-Educated and Professionally Successful Daters for Long-Term Partnerships
Suzanne Wentley

Suzanne Wentley

The Short Version: EliteSingles is the premier dating site for single professionals who want to meet thoughtful, well-educated, and high-quality dates. The site was designed to facilitate meaningful, long-term relationships, and over 2,500 singles find love here each month. Active in over 25 countries worldwide, EliteSingles uses a comprehensive questionnaire to match daters who will have a lot to talk about for...

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Since 1989, LatinEuro™ Has Been Connecting International Daters for Cross-Cultural Relationships
Jon McCallister

Jon McCallister

Short version: According to Founder Bob Funk and Marketing Director Vania Santos, LatinEuro.com has been doing social networking since Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg was in kindergarten. The dating site began in 1989 and connects singles with potential partners who are well outside of their social circles. Initially, the company used catalogs that included interested singles' photographs and short bios, but...

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17 Tinder Do’s and Don’ts (From an Expert)
Connell Barrett

Connell Barrett

Just when you thought you knew everything about a hookup app, it turns around and surprises you. It looks likepeople on Tinder are more interested in committed relationships than those who only date offline, according to a 2017 study. Tinder users are also 5% more likely to say I love you in the first year of a relationship, and only 9% of men on Tinder report having difficulty staying in their committed...

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On M8, Users Can Play Matchmaker or Get Set Up by Their Friends
Suzanne Wentley

Suzanne Wentley

The Short Version: If you’re single and have friends, at some point one of them is going to try to set you up with another single person who they think would be a good match for you. That type of matchmaking often works because friends know who you are and can have a good sense of what you like. M8 is a mobile app that recreates that personal matchmaking experience. Members can join for free as either daters or...

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Marriage.com Supports Couples Who Strive Toward Happy, Healthy Unions With Informative Content Created By Experts
Charlotte Edwards

Charlotte Edwards

The Short Version: When Malini Bhatia and her husband acquired the Marriage.com domain, they set out to create a resource for both men and women who want to have happy, healthy relationships. They put together a global team to help manage the site and post articles by industry experts and blogs by contributors and in-house writers. Marriage.com also has sections devoted to videos and quizzes that offer practical...

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9 Best Backpage Alternatives[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Wondering where to find dates now? We've put together a list of top alternatives for those who miss the simplicity of free Backpage personals. But first, let's explore the website's controversial history. Backpage was a classified ad website that was founded in 2004. However, US authorities, including the FBI and Department of Justice, seized control of the site in April 2018 after an investigation found that...

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7 Best Online Dating Apps[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

More than 8,000 dating sites and apps have launched since the 1990s, and we're pretty sure that number isn't going to get smaller anytime soon. Online and mobile dating has become one of the preferred ways for singles to meet, and for good reason. It's convenient, it's easy, it works, and it's affordable... because the most popular dating platforms are free. With so many options out there, we thought we'd narrow...

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I Love Your Accent™ Connects Americans With British Singles
Suzanne Wentley

Suzanne Wentley

The Short Version: For many American daters, hearing someone whisper sweet nothings in their ear in a delightful accent can be a major turn-on, and finding a partner with a sexy British accent is usually at the top of their list. If you’re wondering how to connect with people living across the pond without hopping on a plane, ILoveYourAccent.com has you covered. The unique dating site is designed to connect those who...

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The Only Social Club™ Brings a High-End, Personalized Dating Experience to Elite Singles in South Africa
Emily Gerson

Emily Gerson

The Short Version: Online dating sites and apps often make it quick and easy to find instant gratification, but those looking for a deep connection, or high-end professionals who don’t want to be recognized on such sites, can face challenges in finding love online. To solve this problem, Theo Malherbe created The Only Social Club, an elite dating and matchmaking service for South Africans. He personally interviews...

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19 Celebrities Who’ve Tried Online Dating[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Celebrities, they're just like us! They walk their dogs. They go grocery shopping. They work out. And many celebrities online date as well. You may think that's crazy and that online dating could never work for someone famous, but actually a lot of them have given swiping for love a try. Some have even gone on dates and found partners because of it! Here are 19 of the best stories: 1. Mariah Carey After her 2014...

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USMilitarySingles.com Narrows Its Dating Pool to Service Members & Those Who Want to Find Love With Them
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

Short version: USMilitarySingles.com is the largest military-focused dating site in the United States. With more than 500,000 members, the site aims to pair military members, veterans, or those interested in dating men or women who serve. The appeal of US Military Singles is that current or former members of the military can find partners who are interested in them and understand their lifestyles and values. The site...

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6 Best Dating Sites for Gay Women[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Before one of my lesbian friends met her now-girlfriend, she used gay dating sites and apps for women, and she'd always share her experiences with me -- both good and bad. Sometimes she'd chat with a cute gal all night, and other times she'd find her matches were men, couples, or bi-curious women who weren't serious about being in a lesbian relationship. Millions of lesbians out there are in the same boat and...

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Australia’s CitySwoon is Bringing Speed Dating Version 2.0 to North American Singles
Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

Short version: Brett Couston and Louise O’Connor noticed the ways that technology was disrupting traditional dating, but one popular method had still been left in the dust: speed dating. So the married couple used their expertise to create CitySwoon, which holds modern speed dating events that pair compatible matches in real time. CitySwoon’s large-scale speed dating events deploy technology while still allowing...

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How to Block Someone on Zoosk in 3 Easy Steps[updated_month_year before=" (" after=")"]
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

According to Scientific American, almost 30% of people have been contacted by someone on a dating site or app in a way that made them feel uncomfortable or unsafe. In addition, more than 50% of online daters have seen a profile in which they believe the person presented false information. Thankfully, online dating has empowered users to keep the catfishers, scammers, and creeps at bay. All you have to do is block...

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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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