Online Dating

Overall, 69% of Americans say they are married (51%), living with a partner (11%), or otherwise in a committed romantic relationship (8%).

One-in-six Americans ages 50 and older (17%) say they have ever used a dating site or app.

Lesbian, gay and bisexual Americans are far more likely than those who are straight to say they have ever used a dating site or app (51% vs. 28%).

36% of Americans who are divorced, separated or widowed say they have ever used a dating site or app; 16% of married adults say the same.

The percentage of single Americans who are looking for a relationship or casual dates is lower than in 2019, especially among men.

Three-in-ten U.S. adults say they have ever used an online dating site or app, and Tinder tops the list of dating apps the survey studied.

Tinder is the most widely used dating platform in the U.S. About half of those who have used dating sites or apps have had positive experiences, and some have met their partners on one; however, safety and harassment remain issues.

Online dating users who are Democrats are far more likely their Republican counterparts to say someone’s vaccination status is important for them to see.

Seven-in-ten U.S. adults who are single and looking for a relationship or dates say their dating lives are not going well.

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