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1. The who, where and why of online dating in the U.S.
Adults under 30 far more likely than older adults to say they’ve ever used Tinder
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- 1. The who, where and why of online dating in the U.S.
- Younger or LGB adults more likely than their counterparts to have ever used a dating site or app
- LGB adults who have used dating sites or apps twice as likely as their straight counterparts to say they are currently using one
- 45% of adults who are ‘single and looking’ have used a dating platform in past year, but this varies by age, gender
- Adults under 30 far more likely than older adults to say they’ve ever used Tinder
- Partnered adults who are under 30 or LGB more likely to have met their current partner via online dating
- Current or recent online dating users more likely to cite finding a long-term partner than having casual sex as a major reason they turn to these platforms
- Men are more likely than women to say casual sex is a major reason for online dating in past year – and among men, those who are LGB are somewhat more likely than those who are straight to say this about casual sex or making friends
- Online dating users ages 30 and older more likely than younger users to say they’ve paid to use a dating platform