# Handpicked Dating Apps The 'Once' Dating App Uses Real People to Connect Compatible Singles By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-11-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/once-dating-app References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/11/12/dating-app-human-matchmakers/) & [getonce](https://getonce.com/) The Once dating app aims to bring traditional modes of dating back, by handpicking [compatible singles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxy-dating-service). Once a day, each app user will be given a match who has been specially selected for each person. Based on the profiles and information given by users who signed up for the app, singles have the chance to connect with someone and possibly go on a date with them. Matches are chosen based on a criteria including interests, looks and personal preferences. Each day, a different match or 'date' is chosen, which a user can either accept or decline. Rather than [scrolling through profiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/likelike), or swiping left or right, the Once dating app provides a more [streamlined dating service](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-dating) that essentially organizes daily blind dates for you. The UK-based app has also launched in France and has already gained quite a following. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Handpicked Matches:** Using real people to handpick compatible singles for a more personalized dating experience. - **Streamlined Dating:** Providing a more efficient dating service by organizing daily blind dates instead of relying on profile scrolling. - **Localized Dating Services:** Expanding dating apps to different countries to cater to unique cultural preferences and interests. ### Who This Affects Most - **Online Dating:** There is an opportunity for online dating platforms to incorporate handpicked matches for a more personalized approach. - **Technology:** Creating innovative algorithms and user interfaces that streamline the dating experience. - **Market Expansion:** Developing localized dating services to cater to different markets and cultural preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Real-World Connection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dayone-irl-dating-app.md) - [Restaurant-Collaborating Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frome-dating-app.md) - [Matchmaking Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheers-dating-app.md) - [Meaningful Connection-Driven Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonlight-dating-app.md) - [Connection-Building Dating Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meaningful-connections.md) - [Blind Date App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blind-date1.md) - [Interest-Based Matchmaker Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matchmaker-apps.md) - [Personality-Focused Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anxser.md) - [Professional-Focused Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lady-matchmaker.md)