What's your type? Top apps for niche dating

Do beards float your boat, or do you prefer dog owners, or simply desire someone seriously interested in tractors? Giulia Crouch helps you find your specific dream match before winter sets in

- Giulia Crouch

IT’S October, which means cuffing season is officially upon us. That’s right, with the increasingly cold weather comes an elevated desire to couple up and snuggle down.

But it’s no secret that the world of online dating — where most people conduct their love lives these days — is a minefield.

If you’re tired of having dead chat with someone you have nothing in common with, then niche dating is for you.

Instead of apps that allow you to meet potential partners from a variety of backgrounds, these niche apps let users get very specific; they’re for people who have a type. From apps that find you a lover with a beard to sites that connect folk who can bond over tractors, there is something out there for everyone.

Here, we take a look at the best niche dating apps for 2022.

Dig

For dog lovers 

Yep, if you love dogs and want a partner who feels the same then this is the app for you. Match with someone who’s got a dog breed that’ll get on well with yours, creators of the app advise — “not all dogs get along. So, search for someone currently with or without a dog, and check out the dog size.” Even if you don’t have a dog, you can match with someone who wants to get one in the future. “Nothing matters more than finding some one who fits into your dog-forward lifestyle,” says the app description. Maybe there are a few things that matter more? But if this strong statement chimes with you, sign up. Dog walk first date?

 

Veggly

For veggies and vegans