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* was the most downloaded dating app in the United States from Jnuary to June 2026, with **** million downloads. Hinge ranked second with over4.13 million downloads, followed by Duet. 

Who’s on Tinder?

Tinder, owned by Match Group, is a dating and social networking app released in 2012 that follows 'a swipe right or left’ model when viewing and matching with other singles in the area. Usage of the platform in 2021, in terms of gender, was relatively imbalanced, with 75.8 percent of users in the United States identifying as male. Additionally, almost ** percent of users were considered heavy users, meaning that they were active on the platform more than of the month.

Bumble follows the same swipe right or left model but places first contact for heterosexual users in the hands of women. However, Bumble is also predominantly used by men.

What do people want from dating apps?

With a plethora of online dating options, users are looking for more customized connections. In 2021, singles in the U.S. said that they would be encouraged to use online dating more if they could receive personalized matches based on their preferences. Furthermore, ** percent of respondents wanted more thorough vetting, and ** percent said they wished to avoid adverts on dating platforms.