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Published by Jan 17, 2023
According to a survey of adults in the U.S. using online dating services, 59 percent of women and 50 percent of men have used dating apps and websites to find an exclusive romantic partner. According to the findings, more women than men have used these services to make non-romantic connections or to find someone for a friend. The share of men engaging with dating websites and apps to find non-exclusive romantic partners was 24 percent, against the 15 percent of female responders.
Most popular reasons for users in the United States to use online dating websites or apps as of May 2021, by gender
| Characteristic | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| To find an exclusive romantic partner | 50% | 59% |
| To have something fun/interesting to do | 30% | 38% |
| To see what the app is like | 18% | 28% |
| To make platonic, non-romantic connections | 22% | 27% |
| To boost my self-esteem | 14% | 23% |
| To find someone for a friend | 14% | 22% |
| To find non-exclusive romantic partners | 24% | 15% |
| To have casual sex | 36% | 14% |
| To cheat on my significant other | 9% | 3% |
| Other | 5% | 5% |
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June 2021
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Region
United States
Survey time period
May 27 to 28, 2021
Number of respondents
462 respondents
Age group
18 years and older
Special properties
all U.S. adults who have used a dating app/websites
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Question: "Which, if any, of the following describe reasons why you use or have used dating websites/apps? Please select all that apply."
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