Online dating appears to be a practical way to date for most people. According to the study, roughly 60 percent of participants have had positive experiences with dating platforms. Many people have success finding romantic partners online, whether theyre looking for something casual or long term.

Is internet dating successful?

The new study has been published in the journal, Science Advances. Internet dating has become the dominant form for those seeking romance - its the third most popular means of meeting a long term partner and around half of all 18-34 year olds now use dating apps. What are online dating sites doing to keep us safe?