United States
Dating Score: 65.8/100
#1 App
Tinder
Safety
4.6/10
Avg Date
$125
English
Very high (native)
Compiled by Vicky from DateAtlas · dataset 2026-07
Citation-ready summary
Dating in United States: key facts
As of July 2026, United States has a DateAtlas dating score of 65.8/100. Tinder ranks first among tracked apps, the modeled average date costs $125, and English proficiency is very high (native).
- Dating score
- 65.8/100
- Leading app
- Tinder
- Safety index
- 4.6/10
- Modeled date cost
- $125
Cite as: DateAtlas, “Dating in United States: key facts,” dataset v2026.07, https://dateatlas.app/dating/united-states/. Values are comparative estimates derived from third-party sources. See the methodology and source notes.
Dating Apps
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Tinder
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Safety
- #1 app by downloads and MAU
- Strongest in NYC, LA, Miami
- Passport feature for travel
Hinge
Usage
Safety
- #2 in US, leading serious-intent app
- Prompts instead of pure swipes
- Dominant among 25-35s in metros
Bumble
Usage
Safety
- Women message first
- Strong on west coast and in college towns
- Active Bumble BFF/Bizz sub-modes
OkCupid
Usage
Safety
- Question-based matching
- Popular with LGBTQ+ users and progressives
- Strong in NYC and Bay Area
BLK
4.2/5 Google Play -- 1M+ downloads
Usage
Safety
- Black-owned, for Black singles
- Community events and voice notes
- Strong US footprint
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Usage and safety scores shown here are DateAtlas’s own editorial estimates based on the criteria in our methodology — relative to the apps we track, not a guarantee of safety and not an official app-store rating. Google Play ratings, where shown, are the third-party store figures attributed to Google Play. App names and logos are trademarks of their respective owners, used for identification and review only; DateAtlas is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any app listed.
Safety & LGBTQ+
Safety & LGBTQ+
Safety Index
Source: Numbeo (raw: 45.7), 46 cities surveyed
LGBTQ+ Score
Legal policy index: 7.08/10 (2019) -- Source: owidl-velasco-2020
Gender Balance
Balanced
97 men per 100 women (CIA World Factbook 2024)
Safety and LGBTQ+ scores are DateAtlas’s own editorial estimates based on the criteria in our methodology — not a guarantee of safety and not an official rating. Safety and legal conditions vary by individual and change over time; this is general information, not professional or legal advice. Verify local laws and conditions before you travel or meet anyone.
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Cost of Dating
Dating in United States costs 4% less than the US average.
Culture & Language
Culture & Language
Openness Breakdown
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receptivity
integration
stigma
gender Equality
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Tinder dominates the US market. Hinge is growing fast among 25-35s seeking relationships, especially in NYC and LA.
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