10 Best Free Dating Sites For Singles in NYC

Published on June 23, 2017 at 3:43 pm by Madison Morgan in Lists, News

Apparently meeting new, potential dates at bars is a thing of the past, which is why we came up with a list of the 10 Best Free Dating Sites for Singles in NYC so you can have more access to the city’s dating pool.

These days, it is more likely that you will meet your soulmate over the internet than in real life. Why is that you ask? Well, just think of the power and the reach of the internet. Statistically speaking, there will be way more potential matches available for you, than you will ever be able to meet in person. The internet on the other hand, as the ability to browse through all the potential matches in an instant, given that they also have an online profile. Then, the complex and somewhat advanced algorithm of the app/website you are using, will filter out and find the best possible matches for you. Based on your specific preferences and interests. However, if you do not mind spending a few bucks on your apps to get a bit more convenience, then you might be interested in 10 best dating apps for hooking up in NYC as well.

10 Best Free Dating Sites For Singles in NYC

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Just 50 years back from now, something like this would have been considered impossible and weird to be quite frank. But thanks to the rapid development of information technology, this has become extremely simple and is becoming more common. Did you know that over 8 million people are living in New York City? Of that 8 million, more than 1.5 million people who are single/not married. New York City is a great place to look for a potential mate online.

If you live in New York City and you are single, then this list will help you find your potential soul mate. Well, at least it will show you the path to finding your soul mate, and the rest depends on you. Keeping that in mind, on our list, we will share with you a few websites/apps that we think are the best out there for hooking up with singles. Of course, as the name suggests, the apps are going to be free. However, some of them may have optional payments if you want to unlock some premium features. But, these are optional, you can use all the apps never having to make a single payment.

The dating app/website market is highly saturated these days. To find out the absolute best among a lot of apps and websites it took some research on our part. To come up with our list, we first consulted the database of Class Curious, a great source of information if you live in NYC. Then we went ahead and did a little digging on the internet via a simpleGoogle Search to then sort out all the raw data into a list. You will find that there is no particular ranking to our list, as it ‘s hard to determine if one site or app is better than the other as people have different rates of success in different places.

If you’re ready to take a swim in the city’s dating pool, check out our list of the best free dating sites for singles in NYC.

10. Align

Starting off our list is Align, a somewhat exclusive dating app, that is only available in LA, NYC, and The Bay. One more thing different about Align is that the algorithm focuses on your zodiac sign. Now, if you believe in that sort of stuff, then I do not think you will find another app that puts this much emphasis on the zodiac. So, you pretty much have to go with Align in that regard. Of course, the app is totally free. Most dating apps will match you with someone based on your preference on appearance and a few personal traits, but if you are a firm believer in Zodiac, then you will know the zodiac sign has a lot to do with matching as well. Align takes care of that for you.

9. Sweatt

I am going to start with the cons for Sweatt, the number on our list of best free dating sites for singles in NYC because there is just one, which is the app for Sweatt is not available for Android devices as of now. However, the website claims that they are working on an Android version, and soon everyone will have access to Sweatt. For the time being, if you own an Android device, Sweatt can be an excellent app for you. This app is basically for the gym-going community, which is huge in New York City. This app is also exclusive to New York City as well. If you are on a quest to keep fit and would love it if your partner were also into the trend, then this is the only dating app out there that can ensure your mutual love for workouts and keeping fit.

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8. Happn

What sets apart Happn from the rest of the competition would certainly not work in small town, but New York City is just perfect for it. Happn matches you with the ones you bump into while commuting through the city. Not people you know, but people you see and pass you by every day in the city. Just think about the person you saw sitting on a train last night, and you thought to yourself he/she is rather hot! Well, if they had Happn installed, you could be able to get in touch with them. Without going through the hassle of doing some ice breaking if you were to take the initiative to talk first.

7. Bristlr

If you fancy a beard or would like someone who fancies a beard to be in a relationship with, then Bristlr, the next one on the list of best free dating sites for singles in NYC is the only app that ensures that. Of course, it is free to use and available in New York City. If you look up free dating app lists, pretty much every list will contain Bristlr, because of its popularity. I just cannot help but quote the website for Bristlr “Connecting those with beards to those who want to stroke beards” isn’t it awesome!.

6. Hinge

The Hinge, the number 6 on our list of best free dating sites for singles in NYC is a great app, especially in a City as big as New York. If you are concerned about safety, then Hinge has you covered. However, the only downside to Hinge that I could think of is that for this to work properly, you have to have a Facebook profile, and the more friends you have the better. The potential matches that pop up on Hinge are basically pulled from the profile of your Facebook friends. The idea behind Hinge is that any potential match that you discover is not a total stranger. In a city as big as New York, this idea works pretty well. Unfortunately, Hinge is only accessible on Apple devices for now.

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5. Coffee Meets Bagel

If you can recall, I said at the beginning of this article, that there are potentially hundreds of thousands of matches for you out there. Choices are good, but having too many choices can easily overwhelm you. Coffee Meets Bagel is for someone who is feeling overwhelmed with all these matches they are getting and having to scroll through each day. Coffee Meets Bagel will offer you a single match each day so that you spend more time learning about him/her through their profile than swiping left and right. The more time you reject a match, you feed the algorithm more data about your preferences, and you are likely to have a more precise match the next day making it one of the best free dating sites for singles in NYC.

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4. Bumble

A scenario is quite common in online dating, which is if both parties like each other, who sends the first message can be a bit confusing. Bumble takes care of that and empowers the women. In Bumble, the woman has to message first. So yeah, if you are a woman, then you decide who you wish to strike up a conversation with and not the other way around. Which I find to be pretty neat.

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3. OkCupid

OkCupid, the number three on our list of best free dating sites for singles in NYC has become one of the most popular dating apps these days. If you choose to download and install OkCupid, then you will be connected to pretty much every bachelor and bachelorette in New York City and also the rest of the world. Yes, it is that popular. Unless this is your first time showing interest in online dating, you are likely to have a profile over at OkCupid. It’s free, its easy and it’s for pretty much everyone out there.

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2. Grindr

If you are gay, then Grindr is the app you need to hook up with a potential match in New York City. The number of homosexuals is unknown in New York City, but rather than hanging out in a bar, Grindr is much more convenient, if you are looking for a relationship. It is free if you are okay with the standard version, but if you choose to pay, you can unlock a few more bells and whistles for a nominal amount of money and get access to Grindr Xtra.

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1. Tinder

We have finally arrived at the very end of our list of best free dating sites for singles in NYC. The last app/website I will recommend to you if you live in New York City is Tinder. Tinder is essentially the modern dating app. It takes full advantage of the large smartphone touch screens that are the norm right now. You swipe right if you like some’s image and left if you don’t. If the other person also swipes right for you, then a connection is made, and the two of you can now open up a private chat and talk about hooking up or other stuff. Tinder is free to use, but you can pay if you want to unlock some conveniences.