How To Add Facebook Dating App to Your FB Account If You Don’t Have It

Facebook Dating is built into the main Facebook app, offering an easy way to meet people who are looking for meaningful connections. But what happens when the Dating feature is nowhere to be found on your account? If you’ve searched through your app and can’t find Facebook Dating, don’t worry. You’re not alone—and there’s a solution.

Below is a simple guide that explains how to add the Facebook Dating feature to your account when it doesn’t appear automatically.

Step 1: Use the Official Facebook App

Facebook Dating is not a separate app. It’s located inside the regular Facebook app. If you're using Facebook Lite or viewing Facebook through a browser, the Dating feature will not show up. It only works on the full mobile version.

What to do:
Visit the Google Play Store (for Android users) or the Apple App Store (for iPhone users). Search for “Facebook” and download or update the full app. Avoid using Facebook Lite or third-party apps.

Step 2: Update the App

If your Facebook app is not up to date, certain features like Dating may stay hidden. Many users never notice the option because their app version is outdated.

What to do:
Go to your app store. Search for “Facebook” and tap Update if the button is visible. If it says “Open,” your app is already current. After updating, close the app completely and reopen it.

Step 3: Check Your Age on Facebook

You must be at least 18 years old to use Facebook Dating. If your account says you’re under 18—even if it’s wrong—the feature will not be available to you.

What to do:
Go to Settings > Personal and Account Information > Birthday. Make sure your date of birth is correct. If it's not, update it. Facebook might require you to verify your ID for age changes.

Step 4: Turn On Location Services

Facebook Dating relies on your location to suggest matches near you. Without location access, the feature may not appear at all.

What to do:
Open your phone’s Settings, find Apps, select Facebook, then tap Permissions. Enable Location access while using the app. Then restart the app and look again.

Step 5: Check the Menu for the Dating Option

Once your app is ready, it’s time to search for the feature.

What to do:
Open the Facebook app and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the corner of the screen. Scroll down through the options like Watch, Groups, Marketplace, and Events. Look for the Dating option in the list.

If you still don’t see it, go to the search bar at the top of the app and type in “Facebook Dating”. If it appears in the search results, tap it and start the setup.

Step 6: Set Up Your Dating Profile

Once you find the Dating option, tap Get Started to create your profile. This profile is separate from your regular Facebook account. Your friends won’t see it unless you match with them, and nothing is posted on your timeline.

You’ll be asked to:

• Add your gender and preferences
  
  

• Share your location
  
  

• Upload photos
  
  

• Write a short bio
  
  

• Answer a few profile questions
  
  

Once complete, your profile goes live, and Facebook starts showing you matches.

Step 7: Add a Shortcut to Your Home Screen (Optional)

If you want quicker access to Dating, you can add it to your home screen.

What to do:
While using the Dating feature, tap the three-dot icon at the top right and select “Add to Home Screen.” This places a shortcut on your phone, like a separate app.

Final Thoughts

If you don’t see Facebook Dating in your app, it doesn’t mean it’s gone—it just needs to be activated the right way. Using the full app, updating it, enabling permissions, and meeting the age requirement are key. Once done, the Dating option will appear, and you can start meeting real people who are looking for the same thing you are. Don’t give up—take the steps above and unlock your chance to find love.