r/dating
A subreddit to discuss and explore the dating process and learn from the experiences of others
How to think about r/dating
The community focuses on discussing and exploring various aspects of dating, including personal experiences, challenges, and advice. Members share stories about topics like friend zoning, dating etiquette, and relationship dynamics, fostering an environment of learning and support. The distinct blend of humor and candidness makes it a unique space for individuals navigating the complexities of modern dating.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants range widely in age, predominantly young adults, with a mix of genders and sexual orientations. Members often seek advice, share experiences, and engage in discussions about dating culture, relationship challenges, and personal growth. The vibe is generally supportive, with a blend of humor and seriousness, reflecting the diverse experiences of those involved in dating.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes personal anecdotes, questions seeking advice, and discussions about dating trends or challenges. Members appreciate authenticity and humor, while overly promotional or insincere posts tend to be downvoted. The community encourages frequent engagement, with many users posting regularly to share their experiences or seek feedback from others.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with caution, as members are often skeptical of overt promotion. Authenticity is key; brands can engage by sharing valuable content related to dating, such as tips or resources, rather than direct advertisements. Collaborating with community members or influencers for genuine discussions can also foster goodwill. However, blatant self-promotion or irrelevant content is likely to be met with hostility.
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What r/dating talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/[deleted]
- u/MaryAnneDamores
- u/onlinedater00
- u/Kukotzki
- u/Chriscringal666
- u/Michael_D_Clark67
- u/Majestic_Indication5
- u/Neckties-Over-Bows
- u/afewquestion
- u/OfficialRG11
- u/Rah_nell
- u/mapleflavrd
- u/Cucai31
- u/PaperBoM
- u/VirtualCapital2838
- u/dirtbandit101
- u/MouseOriginal92
- u/Upbeat-Accountant-48
- u/92_cl
- u/asianhk
- u/GravityRides
- u/TheGooch35
- u/Meze_Meze
- u/IMNOTDAVIDxnsx
- u/chewie8291
- u/Bathsalttime
- u/throwawaydates69
- u/xxxSexMan69xxx
- u/Dugwen
- u/MoonSt0n3_Gabrielle
- u/PalmersGreek
- u/Paddle_Man
- u/Pale_Fig5349
- u/UnfairPay8220
- u/theycallmelilsnowy
- u/One_Flower9961
- u/Boris9397
- u/Gorillaman30
- u/Turbulent-Mango3234
- u/SterlingVII
- u/CoolColombian
- u/QuitePossiblyTheFBI
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- u/Council_Man
- u/Zeninja91
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- u/MindlessArtichoke690
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- u/NoRefrigerator267
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- u/[deleted]
- u/GravityRides
- u/littlenoone10
- u/fellowwwreddder
- u/TheGooch35
- u/Throwawaypizza12657
- u/MaryAnneDamores
- u/OfficialRG11
- u/IMNOTDAVIDxnsx
- u/Meze_Meze
- u/Rah_nell
- u/Chemical-Engineer979
- u/Woyta94
- u/mapleflavrd
- u/Kellysmith0024
- u/Joebiwan13
- u/ExternalFrosting9623
- u/harperjames10
- u/onlinedater00
- u/According_Reserve_68
- u/UnfairPay8220
- u/zouss
- u/dietomakemenfree
- u/throwaway_52_er-685
- u/Bathsalttime
- u/Dugwen
- u/Sudden-Cat6857
- u/throwawayyy1999433
- u/PalmersGreek
- u/xxxSexMan69xxx
- u/Warm_Inevitable234
- u/ineedhelp1224455
- u/chewie8291
- u/n4iurnv9y285y
- u/probablyallthere
- u/CitySolBand
- u/theycallmelilsnowy
- u/Accurate_Pop_8970
- u/hatsab
- u/mancana
- u/workoutbrody
- u/Paddle_Man
- u/The_Fluffness
- u/Puciinaa
- u/bl00dy0range
- u/balkanfarmer
- u/Pale_Fig5349
- u/Cucai31
- u/Gorillaman30
- u/KipMcKay
- u/Genevieve189
- u/One_Flower9961
- u/throwawaydates69
- u/JamalBiggz
- u/WitchsmellerPrsuivnt
- u/Ok-Organization7082
- u/AccomplishedRoyal998
- u/Leah_v1
- u/Dndnfjsjsmdnc
- u/Reluctantbug
- u/Throwawayiea
- u/Ashamed_Specific_121
- u/datshinycharizard123
- u/Ok-Purple-2968
- u/Safe_Regret_8592
- u/CrystalOwls
- u/Suntobosita
- u/Onedoorrr
- u/oreominiest
- u/CoolColombian
- u/help1500
- u/Boris9397
- u/dirtbandit101
- u/Council_Man
- u/MoonSt0n3_Gabrielle
- u/weeklyfiber88
- u/kippwen
- u/weirdshit24
- u/Turbulent-Mango3234
- u/NearlyHeadlessOwl
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- u/twinrovas
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- u/totheloveofmylife
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- u/Michael_D_Clark67
- u/usedtotheabuse
- u/MindlessArtichoke690
- u/Specialist-Lie-4586
- u/YesiFuckedTed
- u/bloopity00
- u/icyyl
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/AutoModerator
- u/sweadle
- u/forgotme5
- u/Clear_Singer9249
- u/WolfmansGotNards2
- u/DoorPale6084
- u/CassaCassa
- u/HoseaDavid
- u/HazyMemory7
- u/Shadow293
- u/OddlySpecificK
- u/felixxfeli
- u/DapperDan1929
- u/stappernn
- u/BigBrownBear28
- u/RedCascadian
- u/Kholzie
- u/BritishSheldon
- u/KapiHeartlilly
- u/Profession_Mobile
- u/Walmarche
- u/Consistent-Algae-230
- u/Purrtymeow04
- u/magnateur
- u/sidzero1369
- u/minx_missm
- u/RevolutionaryCat6007
- u/SmakeTalk
- u/Zetawilky
- u/Babewithtummyaches
- u/myoceaneyes1887
- u/MissKoshka
- u/vietlinh12hoa
- u/Lakersrock111
- u/RealisticVisitBye
- u/Ragnarok992
- u/IHaveABigDuvet
- u/rosieblinkstime
- u/Antler_Pasta
- u/WildBoy-72
- u/TwinSong
- u/TheGoldenRule116
- u/THE-EMPEROR069
- u/GWPtheTrilogy1
- u/OnePunchReality
- u/kingcrabmeat
- u/Fearless-Physics
- u/ImAGhostOooooooo
- u/WistfulQuiet
- u/missfreetime
- u/organbakery
- u/Lordborpo
- u/Hunterhunt14
- u/vgamer0428
- u/yournonstoplover
- u/ShaidarHaran2
- u/FreyaDay
- u/uselessinfogoldmine
- u/PowerTrip55
- u/ackmondual
- u/JackedBrew906
- u/Cautious_One_2003
- u/KnowCali
- u/AnimatedHokie
- u/wtbrift
- u/MagyarCat
- u/Lifedeather
- u/leeroybjenkins
- u/MemeStocksYolo69-420
- u/Half-a-Fork
- u/RawEksDi
- u/Shaker1969
- u/Monarc73
- u/CutMonster
- u/NightWarrior06
- u/FrostyLandscape
- u/An-Eternal-Escape88
- u/I_poop_deathstars
- u/debby821
- u/discorockopera
- u/LadyPink28
- u/Deshackled
- u/dessert77
- u/Possible-Lobster-436
- u/Melodic-Picture48
- u/Xolento
- u/Chrizilla_
- u/clayh8
- u/Way2Unlucky
- u/7up8r
- u/daisy_belle1313
- u/PenOrganic2956
- u/EvolvingRebirth
- u/Zafjaf
- u/sidew1nd3r
- u/IndigoRed33
- u/motherlovebone360
- u/killbeam
- u/VamosPalCaba
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- u/[deleted]
- u/Diligent_Driver_5049
- u/mel122676
- u/MembershipPlus2082
- u/_MAC620_
- u/ButtonSmasher_
- u/kha-ci
- u/DearTherizino
- u/tuberosalamb
- u/ExternalStory2238
- u/increbelle
- u/Littlerawrr
- u/Temporary_Fig_4226
- u/lexiebeef
- u/theguill0tine
- u/bala_means_bullet
- u/SmakeTalk
- u/missmelissa13
- u/whytheusernamethough
- u/mavis_03
- u/FoolerySwag
- u/Heyguysloveyou
- u/Jos_Andrews
- u/Turbulent_Candy1776
- u/OhNoItsAGhost18
- u/leosnose
- u/NickyBoyH
- u/NamTokMoo222
- u/slyasakite
- u/Hope712
- u/get_MEAN_yall
- u/Acornwow
- u/Pile_of_plush
- u/ignitedwolf9200
- u/TakinShots
- u/nothingsreallol
- u/bigmanpav
- u/idksomethinamazingig
- u/Nerdlinger42
- u/uki99
- u/sweadle
- u/ironronoa
- u/Dark_Reiatsu
- u/TurtleDive1234
- u/BigBlaisanGirl
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- u/alwaystired2028
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- u/Danimal-1
- u/Intelligent_Double33
- u/WhovianGirl777
- u/mrcheeseman213
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- u/Somenakedguy
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- u/EndKarensNOW
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- u/Poddx
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- u/masseffectliarashep
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- u/Stimmy_Goon
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- u/PaperDreams616
- u/Rosey991
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- u/kumodyy
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- u/SonofLelith
- u/confinetheinfinity
- u/Perfectananas
- u/functioningalcoholi
- u/Xolento
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FAQ
r/dating — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/dating have?
r/dating has approximately 6,211,141 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/dating created?
r/dating was created on March 2, 2008 (18 years ago).
What is r/dating about?
The community focuses on discussing and exploring various aspects of dating, including personal experiences, challenges, and advice. Members share stories about topics like friend zoning, dating etiquette, and relationship dynamics, fostering an environment of learning and support. The distinct blend of humor and candidness makes it a unique space for individuals navigating …
What subreddits are similar to r/dating?
Communities similar to r/dating include r/dating_advice, r/bumble, r/relationship_advice, r/askwomen, r/socialskills.
Who are the most active posters on r/dating?
The most frequent posters on r/dating include u/[deleted], u/MaryAnneDamores, u/onlinedater00.
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