BIRDS OF A FEATHER
Niche-dating sites abound. These are some of the best known.
Christian Mingle DOWNLOADS: NEARLY 1 MILLION
the site for finding a “godcentered relationship” was launched way back in 2001. it’s now owned by nichedating umbrella company spark networks. among the first questions at sign-up: how regularly a potential member attends church.
Hater DOWNLOADS: 250,000
founded in 2016, the app lets you find love by comparing pet peeves as well as interests. hate Vladimir Putin? slow walkers? tv’s The Bachelor? find someone to kvetch with.
Farmers Only DOWNLOADS: 300,000
the dating portal “for farmers, ranchers and country folks” has been going strong since 2005. such has been its success that ohio-based founder Jerry miller went on to launch curvesconnect.com for the plus-size community and their admirers in 2016.
Jdate DOWNLOADS: 250,000
the one-stop shop for meeting and mingling with fellow Jewish singles went live during the dot-com boom in 1997. those who don’t happen to be members of the tribe can declare whether they’re “willing to convert” or not.
Wingman DOWNLOADS: 10,000
for single friends too nervous to sign up themselves, this app lets you send pals on blind dates. the makers, design studio moa dw, added gamification: make the most matches and top the leaderboard.