r/dating

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About r/dating

A subreddit to discuss and explore the dating process and learn from the experiences of others

The community at a glance

r/dating is a Subreddit for Relationships and Dating with roughly 6.2M members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #3 in the Relationships communities list. It is the 2nd largest community in the Dating topic page.

Roughly 58K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Dating, Tired, and Struggling. Common discussion themes are Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention dating apps.

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6.2M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +58K members
Growth: +0.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 2K members
  • 2014: 3K members
  • 2015: 5K members
  • 2016: 6K members
  • 2017: 10K members
  • 2018: 24K members
  • 2019: 125K members
  • 2020: 318K members
  • 2023: 2.7M members
  • 2024: 2.6M members
  • 2025: 419K members
  • 2026: 59K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 0 members
  • Sep: 0 members
  • Oct: 0 members
  • Nov: 11K members
  • Dec: 11K members
  • Jan: 11K members
  • Feb: 9K members
  • Mar: 9K members
  • Apr: 9K members
  • May: 9K members
  • Jun: 9K members
  • Jul: 2K members

Themes

  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. I’m sick and tired of going on good first dates
    #1
    Pain & Anger
    I’m sick and tired of going on good first dates
    1

Topics

  • Dating
    60 posts in the past month
    1. Was he asking me for a date?
    2. I’m sick and tired of going on good first dates
    3. Time point to give flowers and another queation
    #1
    Dating
    Was he asking me for a date? · I’m sick and tired of going on good first dates · Time point to give flowers and another queation
    60
  • Tired
    28 posts in the past month
    #2
    Tired
    28
  • Struggling
    22 posts in the past month
    #3
    Struggling
    22
  • Hate
    21 posts in the past month
    #4
    Hate
    21
  • Relationship
    8 posts in the past month
    #5
    Relationship
    8

Flair

  • Question ❓
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Was he asking me for a date?
    2. Is "Virgindar" a real thing?
    #1
    Question ❓
    Was he asking me for a date? · Is "Virgindar" a real thing?
    2
  • I Need Advice 😩
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Approaching from a woman’s perspective?
    2. Time point to give flowers and another queation
    #2
    I Need Advice 😩
    Approaching from a woman’s perspective? · Time point to give flowers and another queation
    2
  • Support Needed 🫂
    1 post in the past month
    1. I’m sick and tired of going on good first dates
    #3
    Support Needed 🫂
    I’m sick and tired of going on good first dates
    1
  • Just Venting 😮‍💨
    1 post in the past month
    1. rejoined apps but with a different perspective
    #4
    Just Venting 😮‍💨
    rejoined apps but with a different perspective
    1

Product recommendations

  • dating apps
    21 posts in the past month
    1. What’s the best dating app for meeting nerds in their 30s?
    2. What’s the best dating app for meeting nerds in their 30s?
    3. I (19f) wanna try a dating app for the first time, which one do you recommend and how was your experience with dating apps?
    #1
    dating apps
    What’s the best dating app for meeting nerds in their 30s? · What’s the best dating app for meeting nerds in their 30s? · I (19f) wanna try a dating app for the first time, which one do you recommend and how was your experience with dating apps?
    21
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/dating for?
Best for Relationships and Dating enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/dating free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/dating have?
Roughly 6.2M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/dating on?
r/dating runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/dating cover?
On the Hive Index, r/dating is organized under Relationships, Dating.
How do I join r/dating?
You can join r/dating by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Relationships communities like?
Communities for people navigating dating, partnerships, marriage, and the dynamics of personal relationships. Reddit has the largest and most active communities here, spanning advice for long-distance couples, relationship challenges, and general discussion about dating and love, with some Discord servers for more real-time conversation.
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