UK: user reasons for using online dating sites or apps June 2017, by marital status

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Umair Bashir,
Apr 3, 2025
This statistic illustrates the findings of a survey on the reasons for using online dating sites or apps in the United Kingdom (UK) in June 2017, by marital status. During the survey period, it was found that 47 percent of responding singles stated that they used online dating site or app to meet people who shared their interests or hobbies. Furthermore, 45 percent of respondents who were single used such services in order to find someone for a long-term relationship or marriage.

Why do or did you use online dating sites or apps?

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Release date

June 2017

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

9th to 11th of May 2017

Number of respondents

384 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

who use or have used an online dating app or website.

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Multiple answers were possible.

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