## Dating in your 60s and beyond
The 60+ dating cohort has tripled in the last decade — both in app usage and in long-term partnership formation. Widowed, divorced, and lifelong-single daters all show up here.
## Best apps
- **Silver Singles** is the dominant 50+ app, equally strong at 60+
- **OurTime** is purpose-built for 50+ and skews older
- **Match** has a strong 60+ tail
- **Facebook Dating** for users already in the FB ecosystem
## What to know
1. **Safety matters more in this cohort.** Scammers target 60+ users. Verify identity before sharing personal info; do video calls before meeting.
2. **Define your goals clearly.** Companionship, partnership, marriage — all valid, but be explicit.
3. **Take it slow.** Cohort-wide pace is slower; respect that.
Dating Over 60
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83%
Smartphone adoption
21%
Have used dating app
28%
Form long-term partnership 18mo
23
Avg messages before meeting
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Frequently asked
What is the best dating app for seniors over 60?
Silver Singles and Match have the deepest 60+ pools and senior-friendly design, while Facebook Dating is fully free and easy for those already on Facebook. Choose apps where the 60+ cohort is actually active rather than youth-skewing swipe apps.
Is online dating safe for seniors?
It can be, with precautions. The over-60 group is targeted by romance scammers, so never send money, be wary of anyone who professes love fast or avoids video chats, meet in public, and tell family about new connections. A quick video call is one of the best scam filters.
Is it normal to start dating again at 60 or older?
Very — whether after divorce or the loss of a partner, dating in your 60s and beyond is increasingly common and rewarding. Companionship, intimacy, and new partnership are all on the table, and many seniors report dating with less pressure than ever.
How do I meet other singles over 60?
Senior-focused apps (Silver Singles), community and faith groups, classes, volunteering, travel clubs, and through family and friends. Combining a senior-friendly app with in-person activities gives you the widest, safest pool.
Sources & References
- US Census Bureau — American Community Survey — 2026
- CDC — National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) — 2026
- Rosenfeld et al. (2019), PNAS — How Couples Meet (NIH/PMC) — 2019
- Stanford — How Couples Meet and Stay Together (HCMST) — 2020
- Bowling Green State University — National Center for Family & Marriage Research — 2026
- Pew Research Center — Online Dating in America — 2023
- DateScout in-house testing · 4 metros, 30+ days per app
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