About half of never-married Americans have used an online dating site or app
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.
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.
Majorities of teens credit social media with strengthening their friendships and providing support while also noting the emotionally charged side of these platforms.
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.
Asked to "imagine a better world online," experts hope for a ubiquitous – even immersive – digital environment that promotes fact-based knowledge, offers better defense of individuals’ rights, empowers diverse voices and provides tools for technology breakthroughs and collaborations to solve the world’s wicked problems.
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The pandemic has reshaped many aspects of American life, and the relationship and dating landscape is no exception.