To activate Facebook Dating on Android, open the Facebook app, tap the Menu icon in the top left, and then tap Dating. If Dating does not appear in the menu, type “Facebook Dating” into the app’s search bar and tap the Facebook Dating shortcut to begin the activation process.
What you need before you activate Facebook Dating on Android
Before you can activate Facebook Dating on Android, you must meet three documented prerequisites. You must be at least 18 years old, have a Facebook account in good standing that is at least 30 days old, and live in a country where Facebook Dating is available. Update the Facebook app via Google Play Store: tap menu icon (three horizontal lines) > My apps & games > find Facebook > tap Update.
How to access Facebook Dating in the Android app
- Open the Facebook app on your Android phone.
- Tap the Menu icon in the top left corner.
- Tap Dating.
- If Dating is not visible in the menu, type “Facebook Dating” into the app search bar and tap the Facebook Dating shortcut that appears.
Facebook Dating is available only on the Facebook apps for Android and iPhone. It is not available on computers or web browsers.
Create your Facebook Dating profile
- From the Facebook app, tap Menu in the top left, then tap Dating.
- Tap Get started.
- Continue through the setup questions, tapping Next after each selection or Skip to move to the next question.
- When you reach the Ready to review the details? screen, tap Confirm.
- Tap Next.
When selecting your gender identity, you can tap Let me be more specific and then choose Cis woman or Cis man. Your dating profile is separate from your main Facebook profile, and you control your Facebook privacy and notifications settings for this feature independently.
Start matching and sending likes
- Navigate to Menu > Dating.
- Send a like by tapping the like button on a person’s profile.
- To start a conversation, tap a person’s photo, write a message, and tap the send control shown in the app.
Secret Crush feature: select up to nine Facebook friends or Instagram followers as secret crushes; if they also add you, both are notified of the match. Icebreaker questions and prompts are available to help start conversations more easily. Matching Game: a playful interactive feature to discover potential matches by navigating profiles and choosing interested or not. You can leave comments on a person's posts to start conversations, not just send likes or messages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Facebook Dating be used on iPhone and Android?
Yes. Facebook Dating is documented for the Facebook app on both Android and iPhone.
Is there a web or desktop version?
No. Facebook Dating is not available on computers or web browsers.
What if Dating is not showing in the menu?
Type “Facebook Dating” into the Facebook app search bar and tap the Facebook Dating shortcut that appears. This is the documented workaround when the menu option is not visible.
Are exact app versions required?
The key requirements are your age, account age, account standing, and country availability.
Do I need a separate profile for Facebook Dating?
No, it uses your existing Facebook profile information but allows customization specifically for dating purposes.
Are there privacy settings for Facebook Dating?
Yes, you can choose to match with friends of friends, exclude certain individuals from seeing your profile, and opt out of matching with specific groups like colleagues or family members.
