1. Tinder
Tinder isa popular hookup app that’s also been behind many matches who get in serious relationships.
They added some new GIFs in their chat, so that’s a new fun feature if you’re a GIF-lovin’ kind of person. These little GIFs can put some fun back into your dating life. And who couldn’t use more fun while in isolation?
A new safety feature on Tinder called Noonlight is perfect if you are one of the rule-breakers going to meet your date, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Noonlight tracks your location and sends a notification to emergency services if you hit the alarm on the app.
You can also send these to a match:
- Your number
- Snapchat
- KakaoTalk
- Line
- Kik
- VK
There are some pretty cool features you can use to chat with your Tinder dates.
2. OKCupid
OKCupid has updated its desktop version since the coronavirus hit. According to them, there was a 900 percent increase in the words “social distancing” and “coronavirus” in their user profiles between February and March.
However, by April, some sites saw a 93 percent increase in video chats, rather than going out and meeting.
It’s a great time to connect your account on OK Cupid with Instagram and check out your match’s pictures. OKCupid has also added “topics” section, so you can get matches based on what’s important to you: Pets, food, travel, religion, etc.
OKCupid also added some new questions to their more than 4,000 questions section. This has always been one of the best aspects of OKCupid.
3. The League
The League gives matches at “Happy Hour” every day. And guess what? If you add a video profile, you’ll get priority in their matching algorithm.
Video chat is also available in the chat section after you message a match. You can choose who calls you, and your voice calls can be up to one-hour long. You can also get unlimited calls.
The League is dishing up “League Live,” which means you can have three dates in nine minutes through their speed video dating. You’ll need to RSVP to get involved.
And you won’t have to waste your time on an extended boring dinner date. You’ll know right away if you want to take your conversation further.
With the 10-second profile video, you’ll know they’re the real deal.
4. Hinge
Known as the dating site to be deleted, Hinge wants you to sign up right now so you can get back off the website as quickly as possible. They added a message to their site advising members to date from home to keep safe.
They’ve also added a prompt that lets you know when you and your match are ready for a video or a phone call.
You’ll need to set up your date on Skype, Zoom, or wherever you choose. No on-site video chat is available yet.
5. Bumble
Since live dates are no longer an option, you can send an audio note to your match or a video clip through Bumble.
In addition to that, you can extend your matches to the entire country. Excellent benefit, since you’re not supposed to meet anyone IRL anyway.
Ladies can make their first message a phone or video call, too.
It’s not the place for old-school because you’ve got to make the first move. You can also play the question game with your match. No more thinking about how to start the convo on Bumble ever again.
6. Moonit
This new dating site startup has multiple places you can have virtual quarantine dates. Moonit wascreated for lonely quarantined singles.
You can meet your matches almost anywhere in the world with their virtual Street Chat or in their virtual 3D city. Anywhere there’s Google Maps, you can have a date. You can also pick out different hairstyles and outfits to wear on your cyber dates.
If you want to meet up beachside, on Mars, or in the coral reef of New Zealand, or even play games, you can do that, too.
Moonit also offers in-app voice and video chat, but the 3D dating features take virtual dating to a whole new level. Their features work best on a computer.
Many of the features work on mobile too, but you’ll get the best experience on a bigger screen. They’re also offering their “premium quarantine features” free through May 30.
7. Filter Off
Through Filter Off, you can create calendar invitations for video dates. Choose the nights you’re free for a video date, and Filter Off will shoot you an email to make sure you’ve got on your virtual nightclothes.
The fun facts part of your profile is a good time, too. This app features 90-second quarantine speed dates as well.
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