By 1825 an agency in Bishopsgate, London, opened three days a week for members of the public looking for a partner to describe themselves and subscribe to the appropriate list.

When was the first online dating site launched?

1995 Well before there was Tinder, Bumble, MeetMe, Hinge, and Grindr, there was Match.com. The company, which bills itself as the pioneer of the online dating industry, is credited with creating the first online dating website in 1995 so singles are more likely to find someone special.