If you’re single and aren’t using online dating yet - there’s probably a reason. Whatever you’ve heard about online dating, and whatever your previous experiences - we’re here to tell you why you should give it a chance. 

Why Online Dating Is More Popular Than Ever

It Works

Let’s start with some facts. There are over 650 million single people on dating apps, and 40% of US couples met through a dating app or website. 

That’s pretty impressive, and those numbers are only going to increase as more and more people give online dating and the multitude of apps out there a try. 

Still need convincing? The couples who got married after meeting online dated for an average of a year and a half, while couples who got married after meeting in a different way dated for almost four years first - suggesting that online dating creates a more instant love connection.

It’s Safe 

Unfortunately, we can’t speak for all dating apps on this front. However, Badoo has a considerable number of security features to keep catfish, scammers and other nasty people off of our platform. We also have photo verification, an in-app selfie request button and video chat.

All of this means that you don’t have to worry about people feeling ‘too good to be true’ before you meet them.

Read more about how to stay safe on dating apps. 

It’s Popular

With so many people using online dating, you’re far more likely to find someone that’s right for you, rather than leaving it up to chance that you’ll meet someone at a bar.

Dating apps allow you to meet more people than you ever could dating offline, giving you a much greater chance of finding someone special.

It’s Easy 

It’s super easy to use most online dating websites or apps, regardless of who you are or what you’re looking for. Within the Magic Lab group alone we have Badoo (obviously) for those who want to date honestly, Bumble which puts women first, Chappy for gay men and Lumen for over 50s. 

Badoo has a ‘people nearby’ feature, that allows you to find people in your local area. It can also show you active users, allowing to quickly match with dozens of people who are also interested in you.

Here’s how to get more matches on dating apps. 

It’s Exciting 

It’s not always easy to meet new people, regardless of whether you live in a big city or a small town. Dating apps drastically widen the pool of people you can connect with, and on Badoo you can even match with people from all over the world. There are no limits! 

Dating apps allow you to meet and talk to people you never would have met otherwise, people who might be very different to you. 

They’re Not Just For Hookups

Many dating app users are looking for something long-lasting and meaningful. While there are some people who only want something casual, they’re usually up front about what they’re looking for. That means that whoever you are, and whatever you want, you can find it online.