Facebook App Dating : Is Facebook good enough to beat dating apps like Tinder? With over 200 million singles already on the social media platform, it sure does has the biggest member base of any dating website out there. Hoping that it can help all those people to find partners on the social media platform, Facebook recently launched their dating service in Colombia and is already aiming to test the service in other markets real soon.
So if you are wondering how Facebook dating service works, check out our little review below.
What is Facebook Dating?
Facebook is pitching its new dating service as a way for Facebook users to find meaningful relationships through things they have in common (i.e., similar interests and groups). It’s supposed to take away the tediousness of creating a separate dating profile, and even Instagram is integrated, so you can share Instagram posts directly to your dating profile and add both Facebook friends and Instagram followers to secret crush lists.
Naturally, you may be sceptical of Facebook Dating. After all, finding a partner is super personal, even if online. So, you must opt-in to use Facebook Dating. You’ll also have the ability to report and block anyone, prohibiting people from sending you photos, videos, messages, and so on.
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How does Facebook Dating work?
Set up your profile
Update the Facebook iOS or Android app to ensure you’re running the latest version of the app. Facebook Dating will appear in a new tab located in the main menu of the Facebook mobile app. Go there to opt into Facebook Dating and create a Dating profile (separate from your main profile).
You will be able to fill in personal details about yourself, like height, religion, job title, degrees and education, and whether you have children, etc. Facebook may also suggest photos and information from your Facebook profile, which you can edit or remove when creating your dating profile.
Note: You must be 18 years or older to use Facebook Dating.
Finding a match
During setup, Facebook Dating will ask you to specify your gender and the gender(s) of the people you are interested in matching with on the service. You’ll see inclusive gender options like cis woman, trans woman, cis man, trans man, and non-binary person, and you can select whether you’re interested in everyone, women, men, trans women, or trans men. None of this information will be shared with potential matches.
You’ll only be suggested to others who’ve opted into Facebook Dating, and people will be suggested to you based on your preferences, interests, and “other things you do on Facebook”. You will see friends of friends and people not in your friend circle. Facebook Dating won’t match you with your Facebook friends – unless you both add each other to your “Secret Crush” lists. (More on this below.)
Contacting a match
If you are interested in someone, there is no swiping involved, You just comment directly on their Facebook Dating profile or tap on the Like button to let them know. If you aren’t interested, you can pass. All your activities will stay on Facebook Dating and won’t be shared to Facebook.
Dating on Facebook | Dating on Facebook App
With the article above, you should know the ways you can get started with Facebook dating. With the normal friends’ requests, dating home, dating groups, and dating apps, you can be able to get on dating with other singles on the Facebook site. However, right now, I will be listing out the steps on how you can get on with the dating home, dating groups and dating apps.
Facebook Dating Home | Dating on Facebook App
This dating home actually features the main dating service on Facebook. It is popularly known as the Facebook Dating App.
- Log in to your Facebook account.
- Access your Facebook profile.
- At the top of your profile, click on the Heart icon. This icon takes you to the dating home.
- In the dating home, you have to set up your dating profile. Add your gender, location, interest and a photo of you.
- Click on Confirm.
Now, you have confirmed your dating profile. You can get on the dating home, find singles, find love and start dating.
Dating Groups
- Log in to your Facebook account.
- Using the search bar on your homepage, type in and search for Dating.
- Above the search results, click on Groups.
- Pick a group and click on Join.
You have sent a request to be a member of the group. Once, this request has been accepted, you will be notified. Then, you can access the group, find singles, hook up and start dating.
Dating Apps | Dating on Facebook App
- Log in to your Facebook account.
- Type in and Search for Dating.
- Above the search results, click on Apps.
- Pick an app by clicking on Use Now.
From here, you can proceed to the dating app and start dating.
With these steps listed above, you are sure to begin effective dating right on Facebook. Enjoy!