Tinder: The World's Most Popular Dating App

The COVID-19 pandemic, which began in early 2020, severely limited people's ability to interact. Governments worldwide imposed restrictions on outdoor activities, leading to a significant increase in online interactions.

This situation presented unique challenges, particularly for those seeking romantic partners. However, the rise of online dating apps has provided a means for people to connect and find partners.

One of the most popular online dating apps is Tinder. According to Apptopia data, Tinder was the most downloaded dating app globally last year, with 67 million downloads.

Data from businessofapps.com shows that Tinder's revenue continued to grow during the pandemic. In the fourth quarter of 2021, Tinder's revenue reached US$439 million, a 3.3% increase from the previous quarter.

Besides Tinder, Badoo is another widely downloaded dating app, achieving 35 million downloads last year. Bumble and Tantan followed, with 22 million and 20 million downloads respectively.

Here are the top 10 most downloaded online dating apps worldwide in 2021:

1. Tinder: 67 million downloads
2. Badoo: 35 million downloads
3. Bumble: 22 million downloads
4. Tantan: 20 million downloads
5. CuteU: 18 million downloads
6. Grindr: 12 million downloads
7. Plenty of Fish: 11.3 million downloads
8. Lamour: 11.2 million downloads
9. Hinge: 10 million downloads
10. Happn: 9.9 million downloads