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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Olivia Petter

I’m a dating and relationships writer – these are the best dating apps to try in 2025

From Feeld to Tinder and Bumble, we’ve found the best dating apps to try - (eharmony/Match.com/Tinder/The Independent)

Much like Marmite, dating apps and websites are either loved or hated – which camp you fall into will inevitably depend on how successful you’ve been while using them.

As anyone single will know, today’s dating landscape is no picnic, but apps mean we can now meet more people than ever before, right from the comfort of our living rooms. However, it can also make it harder than ever to know where to begin, particularly if you’re newly single and have yet to dip your toe in the murky waters of the dating app scene.

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