How To Find and Use the Facebook Dating App on Your Account: A Quick Guide

Facebook Dating is a feature many people still overlook. Yet, it offers a simple and private way to meet singles nearby. If you’re already using the Facebook mobile app, you’re just a few taps away from setting up your dating profile. You don’t need to download another app or sign up for a new service. Everything works within your current Facebook account.

This quick guide will help you find and start using Facebook Dating the right way.

Step 1: Use the Official Facebook Mobile App

First things first — Facebook Dating is not a separate app. It’s part of the main Facebook mobile app. You won’t find it on Facebook Lite, desktop, or through a browser. If you’re searching the Play Store or App Store for “Facebook Dating App,” stop. You already have it—if you're using the right version.

What to do:

• Go to the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
  
  

• Download or update the Facebook app.
  
  

• Log in with your regular Facebook account.
  
  

Once you're in, you’re ready to find the Dating feature.

Step 2: Locate the Dating Section

Finding Facebook Dating on the app is easy when you know where to look.

What to do:

• Open the Facebook app.
  
  

• Tap the menu icon — three horizontal lines in the bottom (iPhone) or top (Android) right corner.
  
  

• Scroll down. Look for Dating with a heart icon.
  
  

If you don’t see it, use the search bar at the top. Type in “Facebook Dating.” Tap the option if it appears.

Step 3: Set Up Your Dating Profile

Now it’s time to create your profile. This profile is separate from your main Facebook timeline. Your friends won’t be notified, and nothing gets posted on your main feed.

What to do:

• Tap Get Started.
  
  

• Choose your gender and match preferences.
  
  

• Allow access to your location.
  
  

• Add photos, write a bio, and answer some fun profile questions.
  
  

• Set your age range, distance, and interests.
  
  

The more details you share, the better your matches will be. Be honest and show your personality.

Step 4: Explore and Connect

Once your profile is live, Facebook will start suggesting matches based on your preferences and location. These could include:

• People with shared interests
  
  

• Mutual group members
  
  

• Attendees of the same events
  
  

• Friends of friends (but never your actual friends)
  
  

You’ll see profiles one at a time. If you’re interested, tap the heart. If you’re not, tap the X. When someone you like also likes you, it becomes a match, and you can start chatting immediately.

Step 5: Chat and Build a Connection

Conversations happen within Facebook Dating — not Messenger. Your dating chats are private and won’t mix with your other messages.

Send thoughtful replies, ask good questions, and take your time. This isn’t a race. Real connections come from honest, easygoing conversations.

Step 6: Use Secret Crush (Optional)

Want to see if a friend or Instagram follower likes you back? Use the Secret Crush feature. You can add up to nine people from your friends or followers list. If they add you too, you both get notified of the match.

Don’t worry — no one will know unless there’s a match.

Extra Tips

• Keep your photos recent and clear.
  
  

• Don’t fake your details. Honesty brings better results.
  
  

• Keep conversations respectful and genuine.
  
  

• Use public places for your first meeting.
  
  

• If someone acts strangely, block or report them quickly.
  
  

Final Words

Facebook Dating is already built into the app you use every day. There’s no learning curve. No separate login. Just open your app, follow the steps, and start meeting new people. It’s quick, private, and designed to help real singles connect.

So if you’re ready to find someone new, go ahead — tap that heart icon and begin your journey.