U.S. online dating app usage reasons 2017| Statista

This statistic presents the reasons why users in the United States use online dating sites or apps. During the April 2017 survey, 61 percent of responding current or former dating website or app users said they used dating websites and apps to meet people who share their interests or hobbies.

Why do or did you use online dating sites or apps?

Characteristic	Share of respondents
To meet people who share my interests or hobbies	61%
To meet people who share my beliefs or values	44%
To find someone for a long-term relationship or marriage	42%
I have a schedule that makes it hard to meet interesting people in other ways	21%
To meet people who just want to have fun without being in a serious relationship	26%
None of the above	7%

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Release date

May 2017

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Region

United States

Survey time period

April 21 to 25, 2017

Number of respondents

477 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

internet users who currently use or have previously used a dating site or app

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Multiple answers were possible.

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