Increasingly more dating apps are also incorporating in-app video chat for matches to see if there is chemistry before meeting up in person, and machine learning-enhanced image moderation capabilities to flag inappropriate content. While there are many dating app choices, most users expect top-performing apps to have core features that allow them to create and view profiles, filter matches based on age and sexual orientation, search for nearby singles, and, integrally, send and receive in-app messages to others without revealing their personal contact information, like their phone number.
( FarmersOnly, for example, is a dating app for those who enjoy rural life Dig is a dating app for people who love dogs.)
To meet growing demand, over the past two decades dating app companies expanded from just a few early options, such as and eHarmony, to over 1,500 dating apps differentiated by common interests, lifestyle, religion, age, values, and more. In 2019, half of Americans ages 18-29 and 38% ages 30-49 used a dating app at least once.