With over 6.5 million monthly downloads in May 2021, Tinder is the most downloaded dating application in the world. First released in April 2012, the American company introduced the swiping model, with people anonymously indicating who they are interested in.

What is the most widely used dating app?

Tinder Tinder is the most popular dating app in the U.S., at least for paying users. Dating app Bumble, which makes women initiate the conversation, has been making strides and is now the second-ranked dating app for paying users, according to the Statista Global Consumer Survey.