In 1995, the worlds first online dating website was launched in the form of Match.com. Lonely hearts rejoiced as they could now meet and flirt with potential matches without having to change out of their pajamas.

What was the first dating site?

Match.com Well before there was Tinder, Bumble, MeetMe, Hinge, and Grindr, there was Match.com. The company, which bills itself as the pioneer of the online dating industry, is credited with creating the first online dating website in 1995 so singles are more likely to find someone special.

Who invented the first dating app?

Started by Jeff Tarr and Vaughan Morrill at Harvard. Used a questionnaire and an IBM 1401 to match students. There was a $3 fee for submitting a questionnaire.

What was the dating app before Tinder?

Bumble Bumble is a dating app that was launched in 2014 by a former Tinder executive. Like Tinder, Bumble uses a swipe right/swipe left model to let users sort through and match with potential partners.