Communities related to r/dating, with what each one is for and how it differs. Member figures come from SubMouse's safe-for-work directory.
r/dating (about 6.3M members, directory rank #126) is for venting, discussing and learning about the dating process. Specific advice threads, dating after thirty and Tinder app talk each have clearer homes.
See also dating vs dating-advice on SubMouse.
Stay on dating for general dating discussion. Use dating_advice for specific situation advice, datingoverthirty for 30+ dating, and Tinder for that app.
r/dating — /r/dating: vent, discuss, learn!
A subreddit to discuss and explore the dating process and learn from the experiences of others
Dating Advice
When to choose it: Advice about a specific dating situation.
Why it is here: Directory related; paired on dating vs dating-advice. Public description: advice about specific dating situations (about 4.9M members, rank #186).
How it differs from r/dating: Advice format versus open dating discussion.
Dating Over 30: Because dating is hard, no matter how old you are.
When to choose it: Dating while nearing or over 30.
Why it is here: Directory related. Public description: dating advice for folks nearing or over 30 (about 1.2M members, rank #903).
How it differs from r/dating: Age-banded dating versus general dating talk.
Everything about Tinder
When to choose it: Tinder app conversations and profiles.
Why it is here: Directory related. Public description: discussing the Tinder app (about 6.0M members, rank #135).
How it differs from r/dating: One-app culture versus dating-as-topic.
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Members and public descriptions come from SubMouse's safe-for-work directory (as of 2026-11-09 UTC); 7-day growth measured from 2026-11-02. Directory rank is listing order. Guide updated 2026-11-07.