Facebook Dating launched in the United States on September 5. Joining the ranks of Tinder, Bumble and Hinge. Facebook Dating profile doesn’t let you match with your Facebook Friends unless you add them to your “secret crush” list. However, the so-called “Facebook Tinder” has existed since 2018 and was announced as “Flirt” at the previous year’s developer event in the United States.
The novelty makes sense, people already use Facebook to meet people and nothing more obvious than the social network creating its own version of Tinder. To use it, you need to create what the platform called a “dating profile”, which is separate.
Possible matches are recommended based on dating preferences, similar interests and even mutual friends. In other words, it takes the match out of the “total stranger” scenario and tries to get closer by tastes, groups, friends, places and events.
It is natural to have doubts that how it will work, mainly because it is within the Facebook package. I gathered all the information from the official announcement and the tests I did.
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Do you need to download another application?
Does it work only on mobile phones?
Do you need to create another profile?
How do I create the Dating profile?
It’s quite easy, follow the steps:
1. Open the Facebook application;
2. Tap to open the sandwich menu;
3. Find the “Dating” option in the menu;
4. If you don’t find it, tap on “See more” and you will be there; Haven’t found it yet? Update the Facebook app, it’s coming …
5. That done, follow the steps: choose a photo, your gender and sexual option.
What data from my profile does Facebook use in Dating?
In Facebook Dating it is mandatory to use your first name registered on Facebook, as well as your age. You can only change this data if you change it in your own social network profile.
Can I use a photo other than Facebook?
At what age can I use Facebook Dating?
What do I do on Dating appears on my Facebook?
How does Facebook Dating suggest people?
Who can see your Facebook Dating profile?
However, you can edit your privacy settings so that you can see only people with whom you have no mutual friends. Preventing someone who knows someone you know from seeing your profile and telling someone, for example. And, if you feel uncomfortable, you can report or block someone specific.
Does Facebook Dating show my profile to my friends?
The best thing is, if the person you marked as a secret crush isn’t on Dating, don’t create a list of Secret Crushes and/or don’t put yourself on the list – don’t worry! If the interest is not reciprocal, nobody will know about your crush.
Married / dating / curled up can you use Dating?
Since you are required to use your own name, it can be a little difficult to jump around if you don’t have an open relationship and you are both “OK” with it. What makes me believe that it will rain fake profiles or “number 2”, “alternative”, “dix”, or any other name, to be able to use it without being unmasked (a)?
Where can I use Facebook Dating?
How do I start a conversation?
This is quite different from Tinder, in which both need to match. You can take the first step with the message. If the person likes it, they can continue the conversation.
How to attract matches in events and groups?
Bonus
There is a security tool for real-time location sharing, which is very useful when you meet someone you don’t know in person. Dating users will be able to choose to share their plans and location in real-time with a friend or family member on Facebook through Dating, via Messenger.