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5 Tips for Getting More Matches
5 Tips for Getting More Matches
Spruce up your OkCupid profile now that dating IRL is back
OkCupid is for everyone — no matter who you are or what you’re looking for — and there are millions of people on the app ready to meet! Getting started can be intimidating, though, especially after nearly a year of lockdown. That’s why we’ve specially curated 5 tips that will make your profile stand out from the rest and up your chances of finding great matches:
- Login between 7–10 pm. Most users are active during this time which means you’ll be more likely to get a match!
- Write a bio that lets your personality shine through! User profiles that contain the words “dog,” “travel,” music,” and “love” get the most matches and likes on OkCupid. So write about what you “love” and you’re sure to catch the eye of someone who loves the same things.
- Looking for something long-term? Say so! Users who indicate they are looking for long-term relationships have the most success on OkCupid. So whether you’re looking exclusively for long-term, or are open to long-term as well as other types of relationships, update your profile to reflect that.
- If you’re spontaneous — or even intense — let people know. Don’t be shy about being honest about who you are. Users who describe themselves as spontaneous get the most matches on OkCupid, as well as those who say they are intense and weird. Be you!
- Answer more questions. The more questions you answer, the higher your potential match score which means you’ll better be able to tell who you’re most compatible with. Dating, lifestyle, and ethics questions are the most answered on OkCupid.
Dive into the summer of love now that you’re equipped with all the tips. Download OkCupid to find someone now.
5 Tips for Getting More Matches was originally published in The OkCupid Blog on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
How to Get Back Out There and Date Safely
How to Get Back Out There and Date Safely
As mask mandates start to lift in certain areas around the world, and dating IRL and PDA seem to be back on the table, some of us are feeling ready…
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A Single Gal’s Pandemic Dating Story
A Single Gal’s Pandemic Dating Story
So, the dating part..? Yeah, that didn’t really happen that much. For me, dating in high school and college was easy. I was the girl who always had a boyfriend.…
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“Hot Girl Summer” Is Cancelled, Here’s What We’re Replacing it With
“Hot Girl Summer” Is Cancelled, Here’s What We’re Replacing it With
It’s officially July. We’re coming down from a heatwave here in Vancouver, and our restrictions are slowly loosening which means the “hot girl summer” memes are coming out of the…
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“Hot Girl Summer” Is Cancelled, Here’s What We’re Replacing it With
7 Dating ‘Rules’ That are Just Plain Outdated, Especially Post-Pandemic
7 Dating ‘Rules’ That are Just Plain Outdated, Especially Post-Pandemic
We’ve talked about the pandemic a lot here at Plenty of Fish. Realistically, who hasn’t been talking about it non-stop for the last year and a half? A lot of…
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7 Dating ‘Rules’ That are Just Plain Outdated, Especially Post-Pandemic
Intimacy Doesn’t Have to Mean Sex: Here’s How To Cultivate 5 Types of Intimacy
Intimacy Doesn’t Have to Mean Sex: Here’s How To Cultivate 5 Types of Intimacy
Here’s the truth: Sex can be intimate, but it doesn’t have to be. Intimacy can be sexual, but it can be so much more. People often use the two terms…
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Intimacy Doesn’t Have to Mean Sex: Here’s How To Cultivate 5 Types of Intimacy
OkCupid Expands Identity Options for LGBTQ+ Users
OkCupid Expands Identity Options for LGBTQ+ Users
The upcoming release offers over 60 identities for non-straight users
OkCupid has always been exclusively inclusive, and we continue to optimize the app for all users. This Pride Month, we’re excited to announce that we’ve created a dedicated space where our LGBTQ+ users can choose from an expanded list of over 60 identities to signal to other users who they really are and how they identify. Daters will not only be able to select these identities so they can share more about themselves with others, but they can also use them to filter for the types of people and relationships they’re looking for by setting them as preferences when searching for a match. All identities will be available by the end of this month.
This announcement follows our legacy of inclusivity. OkCupid was the first major dating app to give users a place to highlight their pronouns, leading to almost 2 million straight and queer users proudly displaying their pronouns on their dating profiles. We were also the first major dating app to expand gender and orientation options for users, and remain the only one to include in-app matching questions specifically for the LGBTQ+ community. And today, we’re proud to announce the release these new identities for LGBTQ+ users (see below). Developed in consultation with staff and community experts, including the Human Rights Campaign — the nation’s largest LGBTQ rights organization — these will be in addition to the 22 gender options and 20 orientation options we currently have, now giving people over 60 identities for users to choose from.
- Bear
- Boi
- Bottom
- Butch
- Drag king
- Drag queen
- Femme
- Hard femme
- High femme
- Leather
- Otter
- Soft butch
- Stone butch
- Stone femme
- Stud
- Switch
- Top
- Twink
- Versatile
“Safety and inclusivity on dating apps is important not only during Pride, but all year round,” said Jay Brown, Human Rights Campaign Senior Vice President, Programs, Research & Training. “Allowing users to select from such a wide array of identity options will make many LGBTQ+ users feel more welcome on OkCupid, and will allow them to use the platform in a more authentic way.”
At OkCupid we aim to provide an accepting experience for everyone. Not only does the LGBTQ+ community make up an important and active set of our user base, but there are also millions of allies on our platform. We found that 7 in 10 people on OkCupid say it’s important to them that their match cares about the LGBTQ+ community — and 97% of all respondents support marriage equality. Expanding our list of identities for LGBTQ+ users is our way of showing our dedication to making the OkCupid app the best place for matching on what matters to you, no matter who you are or what you’re looking for.
Please consider making a donation to HRC today to fuel the fight for equality.
Ready to date? Download OkCupid to find someone now.
OkCupid Expands Identity Options for LGBTQ+ Users was originally published in The OkCupid Blog on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
Are Friends With Benefits > One Night Stands?
Are Friends With Benefits > One Night Stands?
It’s no surprise that the pandemic has turned dating rules and intimacy absolutely upside-down. With stay-at-home orders, social distancing, and even lockdowns, we quickly saw the ease with which we…
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Realistic Self-Care (No Bubble Baths Required)
Realistic Self-Care (No Bubble Baths Required)
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, so let’s talk about self-care. If you’re already rolling your eyes, I get it, believe me. Self-care has been popularized like crazy these days, but…
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