Couldn't find a clear up-to-date answer anywhere so figured I'd ask directly. Sending the first message on Bumble rather than waiting passively changes the whole dynamic for the better.
Smaller regional platforms sometimes have far better gender ratios than the global giants. Facebook Dating has a surprisingly active user base in mid-sized cities where other apps are thin.
Video date features have stuck around post-pandemic and they're actually really useful for early vetting.
Apps I've already looked at or heard recommended:
- Grindr
- Scruff
- Growlr
- Jack'd
- Recon