Want to use Facebook for more than just friends? Here is how you can do it the right way! Follow the guide to know how you can activate the dating mode on Facebook. So, let’s get started.
Is there a dating mode on Facebook?
Yes, what we have here is called Facebook Dating, which is built right into the main app. This is what helps us have a dating profile on the app itself. It does not require a separate download, but you do have to opt in to use it. It creates a profile that is mostly separate from your main timeline, so your family and friends won’t see your dating activity or suggestions unless you use the secret crush feature. We’ll discuss this in the last segment.
To find it, you must tap on the menu icon and find the heart-shaped icon labeled dating. If you do not see it, try to update your app so that it appears for you.
Steps to activate dating on Facebook
If you want to activate Facebook dating, then these are the steps that you need to follow.
- Open your Facebook app and look for the menu icon, which is located in the corner of your screen.
- Just scroll down through your shortcuts. If you do not see a heart icon that says dating, tap on the see more button to reveal the rest of the list, which may contain it.
- Once you tap on dating, click on the get started button. Facebook will now tell you all about this profile and how it will work on the platform, along with the terms and conditions.
- You will then choose your gender identity and the gender of the people you are interested in meeting. Once you do so, you must also confirm your location settings so the app can suggest matches within your comfortable distance.
- And to make things better, you can customise your dating profile by adding photos and answering some prompts.
- Once everything is done, just review your profile and tap on confirm. You can now browse through suggested matches, see who has liked you, or set up a secret crush list to meet people!
Can my Facebook friends see my dating profile?
It is a big concern, and we get it. Well, generally, your Facebook friends cannot see your dating profile. Facebook keeps your dating activity completely separate from your main timeline, so it won’t notify anyone that you’ve joined. The app is also designed to never suggest your current friends as potential matches. The only way this could happen is if you both add each other to the secret crush list. Otherwise, it stays completely apart from your actual Facebook account and its friends.
