If you’ve had a recent conversation with a single friend or spent some time on social media, you’re probably familiar with the current attitude towards dating apps in 2025. People are…fatigued.

So, which dating apps can help reduce app fatigue? As someone who has been evaluating and analyzing dating apps for several years, I often face this inquiry.

A more pertinent question might be: What do you desire from your online dating journey? People with shared interests, values, and aspirations tend to congregate in similar venues both offline and online. A user on eharmony is likely uninterested in hearing, “I’m not in search of anything serious,” while a user on Tinder probably doesn’t wish to talk about their ideal number of children on the first date. Thus, choosing the most suitable dating app for your requirements is the only “strategy” that genuinely succeeds.

No matter your stance on dating apps, it’s clear that many couples now credit online dating for their relationships. A 2023 study by the Pew Research Center found that among nearly 6,000 participants, one in 10 partnered adults (those who were married, in a long-term relationship, or cohabiting) met via a dating app. For individuals under 30 and members of the LGBTQ+ community, 20 to 24 percent found their partners through these apps.

The dating apps you should download in 2025

To help you locate dating apps that genuinely function, I’ve dedicated time, swipes, and subscription costs.

To identify the top choices for every type of single — whether you’re a hopeless romantic in search of love, a college student on a budget, or a busy professional — I crafted profiles, swiped (and swiped, and swiped), and even subscribed to premium features. I also engaged with Mashable’s dating and relationship specialists, reviewed privacy guidelines, and assessed overall usability.