Well, you are finally thinking about getting back on the dating scene (opens in new tab). And that's totally fair. Going on blind dates (opens in new tab) can feel scary. And relying on a friend to match you up in a relationship doesn't always work out in the end. Fortunately, there are plenty of dating apps and websites to help you get started.

eHarmony finds a girlfriend every 14 minutes. You can start a free trial, use the free site (opens in a new tab), or purchase one of the site's subscription plans. eHarmony promises that you will receive a potential match within minutes of completing the dating questionnaire, so prospects literally come to you.

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Match.com has been a pioneer in the online dating scene since its inception in 1995, and it is not hard to see why. Simply select your gender, the gender of the person you wish to match, and the desired age range. Right then and there, you can start looking at all the singles available in your area.

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If finding a partner who shares your Jewish faith is a top priority, consider checking out Jdate. The site's LookBook feature allows you to find a partner anonymously. "Heart" each other to be notified that you are attracted to each other.

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Hinge calls itself "a dating app designed to be deleted." It boasts an entire Hinge Lab team working behind the scenes to perfect the science behind online dating. The app uses your location to find potential matches in your area and asks each user to complete a series of prompts rather than relying on the usual questions. The ultimate goal is to find serious relationships, not casual flings.

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Bumble recently entered the business world with Bumble Bizz, which (open in new tab) started out as a regular old dating app. The app allows women to take the first step, adding up to six photos and linking Instagram and Spotify pages to make their profiles look more official. Once the profile is complete, it functions much like the other apps on this list - just swipe to find the person of your choice.

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OkCupid uses both a website and a convenient app so you can find matches directly from your computer or, if you prefer, from your phone. It is considered the best free dating site, and the numbers back that up. The site boasts over 91 million matches each year, and users go on an average of 50,000 dates each week.

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If the name "Coffee Meets Bagel" sounds familiar, it's probably because you saw it on "Shark Tank." Founded by sisters Soo, Dawoon and Arum Kang, this Ladies First app wants to make sure you actually see all your matches, so every day at noon you "like" your profile already! and delivers six matches who have already "Liked" your profile. After discovering that men are twice as active on dating apps than women, the founders researched what women were actually looking for, and Coffee Meets Bagel was born.

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Her is the #1 dating app and safe space for LGBTQ+ and queer people looking for love, and currently has over 8 million users. Users can participate in small community-focused group chats, find singles in their area, and make new friends. The app has a free version and a premium paid version.

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Happn is a location-based dating app designed to help you meet cute singles you've already passed in your day. The app uses your location to display a personalized timeline of the places you frequent and the singles in the same room when you swipe.

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If your least favorite part of dating is wading through awkward conversations with strangers, XO may be just the solution you've been looking for. The app enhances the social aspect of dating with fun games and conversation starters, allowing you to get to know each other in a fun and stress-free way before diving into more romantic talk.

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Pickable is not the only female-focused dating app on the market, but it makes the most of its premise: While apps like Bumble empower women to take the first step, Pickable takes it a step further by allowing them to swipe anonymously with a woman in the first place. It goes a step further and lets women swipe anonymously. With this app, you don't have to upload a photo, put your name, or create a profile. Once the time limit expires, your photo will be deleted again. This is the ultimate, complete control for women in the app-based dating scene.

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In terms of numbers, Badoo leads the world of dating apps. 521 million users and counting, Badoo's large user base is due to its early entry in the game (launched in 2006), its global By 2011, Wired UK (opens in new tab) had already described Badoo as a "mass phenomenon" in Brazil, Mexico, France, Spain, and Italy. and is now branded as more than just a date, making it a strong option for those looking to make platonic friends.

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Raya is known as a "celebrity dating app," but technically you don't have to be a celebrity to join. Still, it is super high-end and, unlike other dating apps, requires an application to join. According to Raya's website, "anyone who wishes to join must fill out an application form." And don't expect the enrollment process to be easy. Only about 8 percent of applications (open in new tab) are accepted, which is lower than the admission rate at Ivy League universities. If admitted to the Raya community, they will pay a membership fee of $8 per month to access the application.

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If you are looking to meet someone who shares your life philosophy and overall vibe, and where said philosophy and overall vibe is all about mindfulness and holistic well-being, MeetMindful may just be the app you've been waiting for. Niche dating apps and websites are nothing new, from religion-based options like Christian Mingle and J-Date to lifestyle-driven hubs like FarmersOnly.com. MeetMindful takes that basic, tried and true MeetMindful simply brings that basic, tried-and-true concept firmly into 2020, along with lifestyle categories that are likely to speak to today's urban millennials.

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We all know the struggle of choosing the perfect photo for a dating app. How it works Every day you will receive recommended profiles based on your past activity on the app (the algorithm takes into account the types of people you swiped "yes" on the most), but the photos of your matches are blurred, and only when you become more interested in their profiles It will only become visible when you are more interested in their profile. As you get to know each other by asking them questions or sending them "winks" to let them know you are interested, the photos will gradually become more discernible.

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For many modern daters, the word "Tinder" is accompanied by the Darth Vader theme song. In fact, no app embodies the "necessary evil" aspect of swiping more than Tinder. And it's not Tinder's fault either: as the pioneer of the current dating app format, Tinder is completely ubiquitous, which means everyone has an opinion about it. And the fact that dating generally sucks means that a lot of people have a negative opinion about it. But Tinder has really changed the game. There are two features that have really changed the game: the "bio" feature, which allows users to spark conversations based on what they choose (lyrics or a favorite motto), and the "radius" feature, which allows users to find people in their own neighborhood (or neighborhoods where they don't live).

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Feeld is an app for people who know what they are looking for. It's the premier app for unicorns (opens in new tab) and those who want a more open and kinky friendly app experience. It may sound pretty niche, but there are many advantages that the average dater can appreciate. Knowing that all potential partners are in a judgment-free zone and looking for a hot, fun pick-up partner means that you can skip the awkward first few dates and early sex conversations. Plus, a potential long-term partner will be fully aware of your kinkiness and interests from the start.

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