If you’re a single woman, dating can be tough. There are so many options out there, and it can be hard to navigate the increasingly complex world of online dating sites and apps. Here’s our list of the best dating apps for women, whether you’re looking to meet someone new on your commute or hoping to connect with people in your hometown or abroad. Top 10 Dating Apps for Women
1) Bumble
This app is different than most of its competitors. You need to make an effort to initiate a conversation, which will weed out spam accounts or people who are looking for casual hookups. It’s also only available on iOS, which means you’re missing out if you have an Android device. Bumble is free.
2) Skout
This popular dating app connects you with people nearby. Once you’ve established a connection, it’s up to you and your partner to take things further by messaging each other through the app, where you can also find others who share your interests. As one of its best features, Skout provides users with a block button that stops unwanted advances or uncomfortable situations before they start.
3) OurTime
OurTime is a dating site for people who are over 50. The best thing about OurTime is that it has so many older members—if you’re looking to date someone of your own age, OurTime should be your first stop. In addition to connecting you with others your age, OurTime also makes it easy to meet others in your local area, by using filters like zip code and photo radius.
4) MeetMe
We love MeetMe’s iPhone app. Unlike most other dating apps, it uses your GPS location to help you find single people nearby—and it’s 100% free. Its easy-to-use interface is super simple and makes it really easy to find people who are actually interested in meeting up on a date (not just looking for a hookup). The app has 60 million users and counting, so don’t be shy: download MeetMe today!
5) Grindr
Grindr is a dating app that caters exclusively to gay men. Since its release in 2009, Grindr has become one of a few mainstream mobile apps targeted toward gay and bisexual men. The app currently has 2 million daily active users in every country except China and North Korea, with nearly 100 million total downloads worldwide.
6) Coffee Meets Bagel
This app makes things easy and convenient for busy women. It only introduces users to one person per day, which is a big change from traditional apps, where it’s not uncommon to be faced with many potential matches at once. One dating expert called it the anti-Tinder. Since its launch in 2012, CMB has reported more than six million dates. (Link)
7) How About We
The first things a lot of women think about when starting to date online is safety and privacy. HowAboutWe connects you with men based on location, making it easier to meet guys in your area. If you’re only looking for a casual encounter, it’s not always easy to meet guys who are down for that.
8) Tinder
Tinder is one of a kind. Users swipe right if they like someone, and left if they don’t. It’s super easy to use and it’s very popular in cities. The fact that it shows you who likes you before you make a decision about them gives you a sense of control over your online dating experience! It’s especially great for women because matches expire after 24 hours—so guys can’t be dicks and never reply or disappear forever.
9) OkCupid
For women who want to feel more in control of their online dating, OkCupid offers lots of gender customization options. In addition to allowing users to identify as attracted to men, attracted to women, or attracted equally to both, OkCupid lets you decide how you want other users of your preferred gender identity and sex combination to see you. Want people interested in men only?
10) Zoosk
Zoosk is a dating site and app where you can browse singles, talk to people, and find a match. Zoosk also has an integrated camera function where you can rate members with photos. The app even allows you to see how many other members have favorited you! It’s free to download, so give it a try today.
