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Facebook Dating Surges: 21 Million Users Seek Real Connections

12/2/2025

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Facebook Dating has 21 million users and 1.77 million daily active users aged 18 to 29.
Cyrus Yongbanthom, a 29-year-old teacher from Richmond, Virginia, discovered Facebook Dating in 2023.
Facebook Dating operates within the Facebook app and has no subscription model.
The service uses AI to streamline matching and lets users specify preferences.
Product manager Neha Kumar emphasizes the platform aims to facilitate genuine connections without monetization.

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Story summary

Facebook Dating has 21 million users and 1.77 million daily active users aged 18 to 29.
Cyrus Yongbanthom, a 29-year-old teacher from Richmond, Virginia, discovered Facebook Dating in 2023.
Facebook Dating operates within the Facebook app and has no subscription model.
The service uses AI to streamline matching and lets users specify preferences.
Product manager Neha Kumar emphasizes the platform aims to facilitate genuine connections without monetization.