r/dating is a subreddit with 6.3M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests, and the community frequently discusses dating, tired, struggling, hate, and relationship, and they frequently recommend/review dating apps, dating app, and hookup apps.
A subreddit to discuss and explore the dating process and learn from the experiences of others
Popular Themes in r/dating
#1
Advice Requests
: "How should I approach a guy who I think likes me? (Early 30s… sorry this is long) I feel so silly asking Reddit but need neutral input lol"
3 posts
Popular Topics in r/dating
#1
Dating
59 posts
#2
Tired
27 posts
#3
Struggling
22 posts
#4
Hate
20 posts
#5
Relationship
: "I don't think I was ever cut out for a Relationship."
12 posts
#6
Looking For A Serious Relationship
8 posts
#7
Looking For A Girlfriend
7 posts
#8
Annoying
6 posts
#9
Feeling
6 posts
#10
Looking For A Date
5 posts
Products Discussed in r/dating
Dating Apps
52 reviews
#1
Hinge
4.1★ from 21 reviews
#2
Tinder
2.9★ from 11 reviews
#3
Facebook Dating
3.5★ from 6 reviews
Dating App
23 reviews
#1
Hinge
4.1★ from 8 reviews
#2
Tinder
3.2★ from 5 reviews
#3
Bumble
3.3★ from 3 reviews
Hookup Apps
14 reviews
#1
Tinder
3.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Adult Friend Finder
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#3
Feeld
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Flair Used in r/dating
#1
I Need Advice 😩
: "I think I like my guy friend & im confused"
4 posts
#2
Question ❓
: "Do people really ask for consent for every single sexual act they do with their partner, prior to every sexual encounter?"
2 posts
#3
Just Venting 😮💨
: "I don't think I was ever cut out for a relationship."
2 posts
#4
Giving Advice 💌
: "Asked out a coworker"
2 posts
#5
Support Needed 🫂
: "Going on a first date after the worst heartbreak of my life"
1 post
Member Growth in r/dating
Yearly
+95k members(1.5%)
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Last updated: September 14, 2026