Tinder, Bumble, Badoo — Ranking the Most-Used Dating Apps in the U.S. (Statista data)
Dating apps remain the principal way many Americans meet new people, and a recent ranking cited in the original article — based on a Statista study — outlines which platforms are most used nationwide.
The list is led by Tinder, used by 37% of respondents. Launched in 2011, Tinder has recorded more than 55 billion matches and is promoted with the slogan “It starts with a swipe.” The app operates in more than 190 countries and offers both a free tier and three paid subscriptions (Tinder Plus, Tinder Gold and Tinder Platinum) that add features such as unlimited likes, the ability to undo swipes, global matching and the option to message before matching.
Close behind is Bumble, used by 35% of those surveyed. Founded in 2014 by the creator of Badoo in collaboration with former Tinder executive Whitney Wolfe, Bumble is positioned as a women-first platform in heterosexual matches, where women initiate conversations. The app also includes Bumble BFF for friend-finding and Bumble Bizz for professional networking, and the company reports more than 50 million users globally. Bumble offers free access with paid options for premium features.
Badoo — created in Spain in 2006 by Andrey Andreev and regarded as an early entrant in online dating — appears in the ranking with 22% usage. The platform emphasizes straightforward profile setup, photo-driven discovery and options to chat or place video calls without waiting for a match. Badoo has surpassed 100 million downloads and is available on iOS and Android.
Plenty of Fish (POF), used by 21% of respondents, markets itself as an “anti-superficial” option that emphasizes authenticity over instant judgment. The app was the first in its group to ban face filters from profile photos, introduced livestreaming features and operates across more than 20 countries and 11 languages. POF is part of Match Group and highlights safety features such as selfie verification and the ability to share date details with friends. The original article also notes recent recognition at the Webby Awards.
Hinge, at 20% usage, promotes itself as the “dating app that’s designed to be deleted,” aiming to help users find a lasting match — their stated goal is to deliver the “last first date.” Hinge allows detailed profiles, targeted likes (including liking specific prompts or photos) and limits free users to eight likes per day. The platform reports more than 23 million registered users and says it uses an advanced matching algorithm to improve compatibility.
eHarmony, created in 2000 and used by 18% of respondents, centers on compatibility: new users complete a comprehensive compatibility test and receive matches based on that system. eHarmony offers a free experience but also sells 6-, 12- and 24-month premium memberships that expand access to matches and messaging.
BlackPeopleMeet, a community-focused service for Black daters, registers 18% usage in the survey. The app follows familiar dating-app conventions (profiles, photos, swipes) and provides additional paid features such as messaging, read receipts and profile visibility enhancements. The platform launched in 2015 and has more than a million downloads, according to the original text.
Match (also part of Match Group) completes the list with 18% of Americans surveyed. The app emphasizes local matches and provides chat and video-call options prior to meeting in person, plus both virtual and in-person events and access to dating experts. Match offers free basic use alongside premium features that expand search and communication tools.
The original piece draws on the Statista study for the usage figures and highlights the market dominance of Match Group, which owns multiple entries on the list. For singles exploring options, the ranking illustrates how different platforms prioritize features ranging from swipe simplicity to compatibility testing and community focus, offering a range of experiences depending on what users are seeking.
