Not every dating app or site is going to work for people who are in this stage of life. I would know—I personally tested every major dating app and website on the market and a few niche ones, too to find the best dating sites and apps for those of us who are over For anyone else who's here with me in this life stage, ahead is a detailed guide breaking down my experience using dating apps as a single woman in her 40s and my top picks.
I wanted to pair my observations from the past and present, along with those from others, to see how they lined up.
For some, I found some parallel, but for others, I clearly had a different experience than some of my peers—which was quite alright, as your mileage may absolutely vary while using these apps. I also tested apps that were new to me or even outside of my general area of interest with an honest eye of why someone may or may not enjoy them.
Match is a popular dating site known for its emphasis on serious relationships. The app has been in the game for nearly 30 years and boasts 39 million users, and its unique algorithm helps you find matches based on the kind of people you swipe yes or no on.
This is an app for serious daters that is potentially worth it, if you want to use premium features and go to in-person events. Events I saw included speed dating, food tasting, happy hour, and even a surfing event for a reduced cost for subscribers that are local to the area. All that said, it takes a long time to set up your profile, so I was hoping for better matches on it than what I personally found.
