The landscape of dating is constantly evolving, especially with the rise of dating apps, which have become a common way to connect with potential partners—whether for casual encounters, serious relationships, or even marriage.
There’s no inherent issue with turning to dating apps. Platforms like Farmers Only, the top choice in Iowa, cater to farmers seeking other farmers, while ChristianMingle, most popular in Indiana, helps Christians find faith-based matches. On the other hand, Ashley Madison facilitates connections between married individuals pursuing extramarital affairs.
According to a recent state-by-state analysis, the controversial app Ashley Madison ranks as the most popular dating platform in Texas.
This ranking, compiled by DatingNews.com, is based on a combination of online usage surveys, user feedback, and data from Google analytics.
Depending on how long you’ve been part of the dating scene, you’re likely familiar with apps like eHarmony, Tinder, and Bumble. Here’s a complete list of the platforms mentioned:
- Ashley Madison
- Bumble
- ChristianMingle
- Coffee Meets Bagel
- DOWN
- eharmony
- Elite Singles
- Farmers Only
- Grindr
- Happn
- Hinge
- Match
- OkCupid
- Plenty of Fish
- Zoosk
The research revealed that Tinder dominates as the most widely used dating app across the U.S., boasting over 530 million downloads. It’s the top choice in several states, including Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, and Virginia.
Texas was the only state in which Ashley Madison is the most popular dating app. As described on its website:
“Every day, people just like you join the Ashley Madison® network to find discreet relationships of all kinds. Married, attached, looking to explore, or just curious to discover what’s out there – Ashley Madison is the leading discreet, like-minded dating community in the world.”
The survey states that the gender make-up on Ashley Madison is comprised of 70% men, 30% women with around 5.7 million users in total.
Read the full report here.