# Social Media Dating Apps Facebook Dating Will Be Based in Meaningful Connection By Ell Smith | Published 2018-05-08 | Social Media Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-dating References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2018/5/facebook-launches-dating-app) & [fortune](http://fortune.com/2018/05/01/facebook-dating-social-network/) The number of [dating apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/when-we-first) to choose from can be more daunting than selecting a potential mate, but a newly announced [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-debuts-at-stagecoach) Dating platform hopes to stand out from the crowd though offering a service that prioritizes [in-person connection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offlinery), as opposed to just lust. Much like other dating platforms, Facebook Dating will enable users to see potential matches in their area. Those skeptical toward the service may feel more comfortable knowing that no one you're connected with on Facebook will appear as a potential match, alleviating some potential awkwardness among real world friends. In order to ensure appropriate exchanges occur on the platform, Facebook Dating will only allow for text conversations. Image Credit: Cosmopolitan, Katie Buckleitner ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialmedia) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **In-person Connection:** Facebook Dating prioritizes meaningful in-person connection - **Privacy Protection:** Facebook Dating alleviates potential awkwardness among real world friends by not matching with Facebook connections - **Text Conversations:** Facebook Dating only allows text conversations to ensure appropriate exchanges ### Where This Applies - **Online Dating:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to enhance in-person connection and prioritize meaningful relationships - **Social Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop privacy-focused dating features that alleviate concerns among users - **Messaging Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms that encourage appropriate and meaningful text conversations ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ai-Supported Smart Dating Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-dating-2.md) - [Real-World Connection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dayone-irl-dating-app.md) - [Online Dating AI Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-dating-assistant.md) - [Connection-Building Dating Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meaningful-connections.md) - [Meaningful Connection-Driven Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonlight-dating-app.md) - [Authentic Connection Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-dating.md) - [In-Person Connection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connection-app.md) - [Connection-Emphasizing Online Dating Coaches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rizz-app.md) - [Hybrid Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/when-we-first.md)