Facebook Dating feature: Everything you need to know

Facebook over the years has garnered millions and millions of users, letting them find old friends and make new ones as well. However, after years of doing this, Facebook is trying to make you find ‘more than friends’. It will now help you find your ‘true love’. And to do that it recently took the wraps off its first ever dating feature called, well, Dating. This new feature was introduced earlier this week at the Facebook F8 developers’ conference and here’s what it’s all about.


The feature will be present in the Facebook appYes, this is not a new separate app from Facebook. This feature will be present in the main app so users don’t have to leave it and open a different app for it. This may also boost the average engagement time on the app for Facebook.

What does this feature actually do and what does it includeAs the name suggests, the new ‘Dating’ feature is made for those looking for serious relationships, as mentioned by at the F8 developers’ conference. The company was vocal about the fact that it is not for hookups, unlike Tinder.

How will this Facebook Dating feature work?All users need to do to get started is to make their own profile for this feature that will be different from the profile made in the main Facebook app. You can post images, topics of interest and more to build a profile. The social media giant will then show you eligible matches based on your interest, dating preferences, things in common and mutual friends.

Will it show anywhere else?No, says Facebook. In the blog post it has been mentioned that “However, what people do within the dating feature will not be shown to their friends.” We are yet to see how it is implemented. Facebook also says that users will get an option to find new people with similar interest through Groups and Events.

When will you be able to use it?Facebook has not yet revealed a particular date as to when it will start rolling out this feature. However, it has confirmed that the feature will arrive later this year.