Been mulling this over and figured this community would have the most honest takes. Hinge's relationship-focused approach has made it genuinely more effective than most competitors.
Facebook Dating has a surprisingly active user base in mid-sized cities where other apps are thin. The newest dating apps often have the freshest user bases but lower population density in smaller areas.
Safety things I keep in mind:
- Use a Google Voice number instead of your real number when you're still getting to know someone.
- A VPN helps with general browsing privacy but is not a complete anonymity solution.
- Check privacy policies before giving any platform access to your contacts or precise location.