Category Archives: Dating

Chopped Next Gen is Premiering on Plenty of Fish Live! Tomorrow -Here’s How to Watch, Along With Tips to Step-Up Your Cooking Game

Chopped Next Gen is Premiering on Plenty of Fish Live! Tomorrow -Here’s How to Watch, Along With Tips to Step-Up Your Cooking Game

Surprise! If you loved the premier of Discovery+’s 90-Day: The Single Life on Live! we have great news. We’ve got more content coming your way, and this time food is…
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Chopped Next Gen is Premiering on Plenty of Fish Live! Tomorrow -Here’s How to Watch, Along With Tips to Step-Up Your Cooking Game

Vaccinated is the new tall, dark and handsome

Vaccinated is the new tall, dark and handsome

OkCupid releases the “I’m Vaccinated” profile badge & stack so daters can feel safe meeting in person

It’s officially the summer of love. After over a year of social distancing and virtual meetups, daters are ready to meet in person, and there’s a newfound emphasis on wanting to do so in a way that is safe for themselves and others. That’s why on Monday, May 24 OkCupid is proud to release the “I’m Vaccinated” profile badge for all daters who report that they’ve had at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccination. Everyone who adds the badge to their profile in the first 48 hours will receive a free Boost, and all who add the badge will also be featured in the Vaccinated Stack, which will be released later in June. Those who do not yet have the vaccine will be given resources and information on where to find one when available.

Daters today are more transparent about their health and wellness than ever, particularly when it comes to their vaccination status. The phrase “I’m vaccinated” on OkCupid profiles increased over 1,400% this month compared to January. And the vaccine is really helping people find love. More than 7 in 10 daters say they will get the Covid-19 vaccine, and those who are planning to get it or already have are getting 15% more likes and 14% more matches, and having 4.5% more conversations.

As the vaccine continues to roll out around the world, we anticipate in-person dates increasing significantly. In fact, only 7% of singles on OkCupid today say they’re not comfortable with in-person dating. And while virtual dating certainly has its perks, we expect IRL dates will also lead to more lasting connections; over half of OkCupid daters agreed that an in-person date was more meaningful than a virtual one.

If you need date ideas for your first in-person date in some time, you can look to OkCupid data! Over a third of OkCupid users reported their ideal post-pandemic date is anything outdoors; this was the most popular choice, followed by coffee and drinks, dinner or a movie, or hanging out at someone’s home.

Ready to date again? Download OkCupid to find someone now.

“I’m Vaccinated” badge based solely upon user self-reporting. OkCupid does not independently verify or endorse that users with this badge actually received a vaccination or are medically safe, nor does OkCupid guarantee users will not contract or be a carrier of the COVID-19 virus. Please follow all safety guidelines issued by medical and government organizations. User may opt out of the badge at any time.


Vaccinated is the new tall, dark and handsome was originally published in The OkCupid Blog on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

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4 Healthy Ways to Bounce Back After a Breakup (No Rebound Included)

4 Healthy Ways to Bounce Back After a Breakup (No Rebound Included)

No matter what we tell ourselves, breakups are never easy. Feelings have been hurt, questions and doubts keep haunting us. There are holes in our weekly schedule that need filling,…
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4 Healthy Ways to Bounce Back After a Breakup (No Rebound Included)

OkCupid’s Dating Data Center

OkCupid’s Dating Data Center

What singles are matching on in May 2021

Every month we will be sharing the latest OkCupid matching questions and responses, showing what’s top of mind for our millions and millions of daters around the world. Our newest questions are about post-pandemic dating behaviors, and they’ve already gotten nearly 200,000 responses from our users. These new questions tell us the attitudes and behaviors of daters in a post-pandemic world.

Activity on OkCupid also alerts us to new dating trends. One trend we saw sparked by the pandemic was that women in particular became more invested in online dating. At the beginning of the pandemic, activity and engagement increased among women. They were sending more first messages than they were previously, and that has continued post-pandemic. And now, it’s showing to have paid off: conversations initiated by women on OkCupid tend to last more than double the length of those started by men.

What we’re asking:

  • What would you like to do first after the pandemic?
  • What’s your ideal first post-pandemic date?
  • Has your attitude towards committed relationships changed because of the pandemic?
  • Has the pandemic changed your thoughts on what age you want to settle down?
  • What are you most looking forward to about dating IRL again?
  • Which “first” are you most nervous about after the pandemic?

What you’re saying:

  • 4 in 10 singles are looking forward to traveling after the pandemic, more than hanging out with friends, going on dates, and visiting family
  • After a year stuck at home, 36% of people on OkCupid said they’re ideal post-pandemic date is anything outdoors. This was the most popular choice, followed by coffee and drinks, dinner or a movie, or hanging out at someone’s home
  • 8 in 10 (84%) OkCupid daters are looking for a steady partner after the pandemic, with 27% of those people having changed their mind due to last year’s experiences
  • People are 2X more likely to say the pandemic has made them want to settle down sooner, rather than later, than they thought
  • 55% of people on OkCupid are most looking forward to meeting new people with similar interests, 27% are excited about being intimate again IRL, 11% are looking forward to getting all dressed up, and 7% are happy about never having to video date again
  • As the world reopens, people are 2X more likely to be nervous for a first date versus the first time they sleep with someone


OkCupid’s Dating Data Center was originally published in The OkCupid Blog on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

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Quiz: From Messenging to Live!, Here’s What Your Fave Plenty of Fish Feature Says About You

Quiz: From Messenging to Live!, Here’s What Your Fave Plenty of Fish Feature Says About You

We’re back with another quiz to close off the month of April! This time, we’re talking all things connection and what sneaky suggestions the ways you connect can make about…
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Quiz: From Messenging to Live!, Here’s What Your Fave Plenty of Fish Feature Says About You

Your Top Plenty of Fish Product Questions, Answered By the Experts!

Your Top Plenty of Fish Product Questions, Answered By the Experts!

If you’re an avid Plenty of Fish member, you’ve likely noticed as things move and change on our app and site, and naturally – you’ve got some questions! We always…
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Your Top Plenty of Fish Product Questions, Answered By the Experts!