Millions of people around the world have chosen online dating as one of the most convenient and effective ways to meet new people, make friends, and find love. The developers of dating services have done everything possible to make it simple and convenient for users to start using their platforms.
Today, in a couple of minutes, you can register on a popular dating app or site and start meeting new people immediately. Also, you can even use online video chats, where registration is often optional; this is great because the opportunities for new promising dating are simply enormous!
We invite you to look at some revealing facts from the world of modern web dating, and at the same time, discuss key trends in this niche. We assure you that it will be interesting!
Key facts from the world of online dating
The true active development of web dating started in the early 2000s when the Internet became more accessible to the general public. At that moment, numerous dating sites are appearing. Subsequently, as mobile technologies developed, the emphasis gradually began to shift towards mobile dating applications.
Here are some interesting facts from the world of internet dating:
- According to Statista, the number of users of web dating services will reach 378 million by 2024. In comparison, in 2020, the number was about 322 million. That is +50 million users in just 4 years. That’s really a lot!
- The United States has remained the leader in the number of users of online dating services for several years in a row. In the US, about 25% of the total population uses web dating services. China is in second place at 11%, and India is in third place at 7%.
- Among the most popular dating apps in the world, Tinder is in first place with more than 66 million users, Bumble is second with 12 million users, and POF (Plenty of Fish) is third with 11 million users.
- According to the Pew Research Center, 30% of Americans have used a dating site or app, and 12% found serious relationships through apps and ended up getting married.
At the same time, there are some negative trends in modern online dating. For example, about 55% of users say they have experienced inappropriate or unwanted behavior from other users, had insults and threats directed at them, and also dealt with scammers. The owners of dating platforms are trying to control the situation by improving the quality of moderation, but fraud remains one of the main problems of modern web dating.
New trends in online dating
If you are not actively using online dating services, you might think that over the past ten years, there have been no fundamental changes in this niche. This is not true. Trends change, and sometimes, quite rapidly. Also, some of them are worth talking about in more detail!
- Use of video chats
Online video chats for dating (this is specifically about chatroulettes) have existed since 2009 when the sites Omegle and Chatroulette were launched. During its existence, the format has experienced several rapid rises in popularity. One of them was the period of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, when video chats helped millions of people cope with the lack of communication. Even though the pandemic has receded, chatroulettes remain extremely popular. In addition, modern users have access to a lot of interesting video chats, as seen below.
- Chatspin — a classic video chat with a gender filter, as well as built-in AI masks that hide your face. Other video chats usually force you to show your face to your chat partners, but Chatspin leaves this choice up to you. This is convenient for those who value anonymity and confidentiality.
- Chatki — a functional video chat in which you can use gender and geographic filters, communicate one-on-one or in group chats, search for interlocutors based on a list of interests, etc. In addition, there is a separate chat with ladies, however, access to it is paid.
- Flingster — a random video chat for adults, where you can communicate on frank topics; one-on-one and in group thematic chat rooms. If you are specifically interested in 18+ online video chats, be sure to take a closer look at Flingster. This might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.
- CooMeet — an excellent video chat, and its main advantage is a gender filter that works flawlessly and connects men to ladies only. Also, there is a built-in message translator at coomeet.com/flingster as well as flexible search settings, excellent moderation and support service, and convenient applications for iOS and Android. It’s worth trying!
The number of random video chats on the modern Internet is very large indeed. Also, don’t forget that online video chats are available in many classic dating services currently. The video communication function was implemented and became active during the coronavirus pandemic to provide users with the opportunity to see and hear each other.
- Less swiping
When apps like Tinder began to gain momentum, the swipe dating format became extremely popular. Users liked this element of gamification because it turned the search for a soul mate into a type of mini-game. However, it is becoming increasingly clear that swiping does not work as well as it seems. Many people swipe thoughtlessly, just to get more matches, which ruins the entire system. Therefore, dating apps are currently trying to offer a more accurate and personalized selection of partners based on algorithms, psychological tests, and horoscope compatibility, or common interests.
- Popularization of niche dating services
Nowadays, various niche and thematic online dating services are focused on increasing interest among users. Although their audience is usually much smaller than that of “mass” dating services, it is easier to find like-minded people with the same interests, goals, and life principles. This means that the chance of meeting your future soulmate or making new friends increases positively. Thus, there are dating apps for vegans (Veggly), musicians (Tastebuds), travelers (TourBar), fitness enthusiasts (Sweatt), and many others. You will find something interesting for yourself.
Let’s sum it up
Internet trends change very quickly. Some of them are not significant, so they go unnoticed by the majority of users. However, others are more important for a modern Internet user, and it is impossible to ignore them.
You might have ignored the web dating format for some reason, but at the same time, if you dream of finding new friends or love, it’s time to try dating online. It’s simple, convenient, and intuitive. Today, there are enormous opportunities for new promising dating opening up before you. You need to take the first step and follow the latest trends to achieve your aim(s).
