U.S. online dating website and app usage motivations 2021 According to a survey of United States adults who have used online dating services, finding an exclusive romantic partner was the leading reason for joining a dating website or app for more than five in ten respondents.

When did online dating apps become popular?

Access to computers and the Internet spiked during the 1980s and 90s, leading more and more people online. In 1995, the worlds first online dating website was launched in the form of Match.com. Lonely hearts rejoiced as they could now meet and flirt with potential matches without having to change out of their pajamas.