Kiss.com becomes the first modern dating website in 1994, followed by match.com in 1995. By 1996, there are 16 online dating sites listed in Yahoo!s directory.

What was the first online dating website?

In 1995, the worlds first online dating website was launched in the form of Match.com. Lonely hearts rejoiced as they could now meet and flirt with potential matches without having to change out of their pajamas.

Which was the first dating app?

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.