Senior Dating: The Numbers and Best Platforms

Senior dating is the fastest-growing segment of online dating. Here is what the research shows about finding companionship and love after 60.

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Key Statistics

✓11% of adults 65+ have used a dating app
✓Fastest-growing demographic in online dating
✓Senior daters report the highest relationship satisfaction scores
✓Average senior dater goes on 2.1 dates per month — but 71% lead to second dates

Best Dating Apps for Ages 60+

Silver Singles

Singles over 50 seeking serious relationships

3.9/5

6M+ users

eHarmony

Marriage-minded singles seeking deep compatibility

4.4/5

15M+ active users

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Updated April 2026

DateScout Editorial Team

Fact-checked & reviewed

Sources & References

Pew Research Center (2025) — Online dating usage by age group
Statista (2025) — Dating app demographics
DateScout research (2026) — User survey and platform analysis

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