Facebook Dating
Facebook Dating: A free, Facebook-connected dating option with compatibility suggestions and social discovery. Ranked #5 of 96 in Dating Apps by our editors (9.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free dating with Facebook and Instagram connections.
At a glance
- Editor score9.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree dating with Facebook and Instagram connections
- Free planYes
- Paid fromNone
- Founded2019
- Facts checked29 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free access with preference-based match suggestions
- Connects discovery to Facebook groups, events and Instagram
- Offers Secret Crush, profile comments and Meet Cute matches
Where it doesn't
- Mobile-only access through the Facebook app
- Feature availability and rollouts vary by market
- Dating assistant rollout is announced for the US and Canada
Our verdict on Facebook Dating
Facebook Dating is an opt-in dating feature within the Facebook app for adults. It creates a dating profile and activity that are separate from the main Facebook profile. Suggested matches use preferences, interests and other Facebook activity, while users can like or pass on profiles and comment directly on them. Shared Facebook groups and events provide additional ways to discover people, and Secret Crush lets users express interest in selected Facebook friends or Instagram followers.
The service is free, with no paid tiers described. Its social connections are central to the experience: users can add optional Instagram content to a Dating profile, use Secret Crush with Instagram followers, and access Messenger as a listed integration. Other discovery options include Meet Cute surprise matches. A dating assistant for personalized search and match recommendations is announced for gradual rollout in the United States and Canada, adding an AI feature to the preference-based matching experience.
Facebook Dating suits adults who want a no-cost dating feature tied to Facebook and Instagram connections. Access is mobile-only on iOS and Android, so it is not designed for desktop use. Availability and feature rollouts may vary by market, and the dating assistant is not presented as broadly available. People comfortable exploring matches through social groups, events and existing connections should find the format relevant; those requiring desktop access or a dating experience outside the Facebook app should consider another app.
Facebook Dating pricing
Facebook Dating fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | None |
| Matching method | Compatibility |
| Video dating | Not verified |
| LGBTQ+ options | Yes |
| Platforms | Not verified |
| Daily likes limit | Not verified |
| Distance filter | Not verified |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Instagram, Messenger |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | facebook.com |
| Facts checked | 29 Sep 2026 |
Facebook Dating integrations
Facebook Dating lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Messenger
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