OkCupid

Best For Finding People On The Same Page Politically And Socially

When it comes to finding a serious relationship, politics isn’t just a “oh, if we agree, it’s great” thing for young liberal voters — it’s a make-or-break situation. The 2017 makeover of OkCupid is more than just millennial-friendly: It’s designed to keep you from going on a date with someone who isn’t paying attention. With the addition of 12 gender identities and 20 sexual orientations, non-binary and queer people can find love while still using the pronouns they want.

Coffee Meets Bagel

Best For Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone

Getting coffee is a low-pressure date idea that allows you to avoid the hassle of picking out a dressy-but-not-too-dressy attire for a concert or restaurant. Coffee Meets Bagel is a dating app that aims to bring the laid-back “let’s just meet for coffee” feel to the dating app industry.

A large number of active users is usually a bonus. It’s good to know that your possibilities are practically endless, but when people contact you 30 seconds after matching, things quickly shift from flattering to crazy. People want that connection, and they want it NOW, whether they’re on eharmony or Tinder. CMB’s deliberate pace is ideal for those who are rusty, introverted, or simply don’t feel like scrolling every time they have a spare moment. CMB selects seven of its best matches (bagels) for you each day based on your responses to prompts and who you are.

Hinge

Best Serious Swiping App

Until Hinge blew up, young individuals hoping to go on a few dates with the same person rather than everything falling into a friends with benefits situation were a significant blind spot for dating sites. Although the premise and user base are similar to Tinder and Bumble, Hinge’s unique profile criteria and algorithm based on those factors set the stage for real-life encounters.

HER

Best For Lesbians Who Hate Tinder

Most heteronormative dating services don’t allow lesbians, bi women, or other LGBTQ women a good chance at establishing a relationship, thanks to creepy guys pretending to be women and straight girls looking for another girl to have a threesome with their partners. If you’re sick of your ex girlfriend being the only lesbian you know, check out HER, an award-winning app created by queer women for queer women.

The app, which aims to “present you to every lesbian you’ve ever wanted to meet,” is quickly gaining traction: Since its redesign in 2015, HER has grown to 4.5 million users, which, according to Statista, is quite close to what Bumble is working with – and they’re ALL. WOMEN. If you tried HER a few years ago and were put off by swiping through the same folks, you’ll have a far better time this time.

match

Your Best Option Overall

At match, long-term connections are the name of the game. You have to admit that viewing TV advertising about match’s success over the previous 20 years or so is kind of comforting. Match, which was founded in 1995, brings a comforting amount of experience to the table for individuals who are cautious of online dating. The original site is so confident in the formula it’s developed over the years that it promises you’ll find someone in six months. If you don’t, you’ll be given a six-month free trial.