Location plays a crucial role in the online dating scene, as preferences for dating apps can vary widely depending on where you live.
A recent study from Datingnews.com ranked the most popular dating apps across all 50 U.S. states, offering insights into regional trends and preferences. The rankings were based on a combination of Google analytics, online surveys, and user recommendations.
Online dating has proliferated since dating sites emerged in the mid-1990s. Match.com, founded in 1995, is often credited as one of the first platforms to bring singles together using the internet.
These early services primarily operated on desktop computers, with users creating detailed profiles and being matched based on preferences and compatibility. Throughout the 2000s, online dating steadily grew in popularity as more people gained access to the internet, and social stigma around meeting partners online began to fade.