Best Dating Apps UK

From London to Leeds, these dating apps are the most effective in the UK.

Our top 3 UK dating apps—popular, effective, and ready for you.

Our recommendation

Unmatched

9.8

One of the biggest user bases in the UK

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Decent

9.2

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Decent

8.8

What are you waiting for?

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Match - One of the biggest user bases in the UK

125 reviewson Trustpilot

One of the biggest user bases in the UK
The worldwide leader
Available on smartphones

Unmatched

9.8

FriendsWithBenefits - Find people near you

Find people near you
Contact people like you

Excellent

9.2

Shag - What are you waiting for?

What are you waiting for?
Contact like-minded people

Excellent

8.8

Ourtime - Lots of events and workshops for 50+

Great for senior singles
Very dynamic community
Lots of events and workshops for singles

Excellent

8.6

Cupid - Chat with people around you and go on a first date

For singles looking for flirting or fun dates
A very interactive dating site

Good

7.8

125 reviewson Trustpilot

Match - One of the biggest user bases in the UK

ideal age : 25-45

9.8

Unmatched

FriendsWithBenefits - Find people near you

ideal age : 20+

9.2

Decent

Shag - What are you waiting for?

ideal age : 25+

8.8

Decent

Ourtime - Lots of events and workshops for 50+

ideal age : 50+

8.6

Very good

Cupid - Chat with people around you and go on a first date

ideal age : 18+

7.8

Very good

Swipe smart with our top UK picks
Dating apps are the most popular way to meet someone in the UK today. But some apps are full of bots or time-wasters.
We’ve tested and compared the most-used apps across the UK to bring you the ones that actually lead to real conversations—and real dates.