What’s Appening: Dating apps for older adults

Every year, more relationships start online.

According to Pew Research, in 2019, more than one in 10 Americans said they have been in a committed relationship or married to somebody they met on a dating app or website. And that number has only increased since the start of the pandemic.

More adults above the age of 65 are meeting online. And if you live in Minnesota,

If you’re interested in jumping into the world of online dating, but you don’t know where to start, don’t worry. We’ve compiled a list of some of the top dating apps for older adults.

OurTime.com — free to download for Apple and Android devices

This dating app has one of the largest pools of single, older adults. Setting up a profile is very easy, and you can start browsing through the app in 15 minutes. In order to talk to your matches and unlock all the app’s features, you will have to pay a subscription. Those range from $30/month to $90/six months.

Love Begins At — dating website

This online community is devoted to daters over age 40. Making a profile is free and takes about 10 minutes. You can also use the chatrooms for free, but sending individual messages required a paid subscription.

Coffee Meets Bagel — free for Apple and Android devices

This dating app is completely free to use and invites daters of all ages. However, the average age for users is 30-49, which is much higher than apps like Tinder and Bumble. Everyday, the app will send you nine profiles that it thinks are good matches for you. Act quickly, though! Matches disappear after seven days.