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Teenagers can find romance online safely with these seven apps
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Are you a teenager looking for love online? Or maybe a parent who wants to encourage their child's online dating in a safe and supportive environment? This wikiHow article includes a complete rundown of the most popular and effective dating apps for teens. Remember that online safety is paramount when using these apps. Never give out any personal information, and be very wary of lying about your age in order to pose as an older user.


  1. MyLOL markets itself as the #1 teen dating app in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. It is the only app that is exclusive to teenagers, as you must be 13 years old to create an account and cannot be over 19. The app is available for both iOS and Android.
    • As with any other app, be careful interacting with strangers. Even with the 19-year-old limit, there may be older users posing as a teenager.
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  1. Bumble is among the most popular dating apps out there, but it does not offer a specific teenage community. You must be 17+ to join. Of course, many younger teenagers do still join the app by lying about their age. We do not recommend doing so, but 17-year-olds may still decide to join if they are safe and responsible in their online interactions.
    • It may be tempting to join a dating app by lying about your age, but there are several ways in which it might hinder your experience:
      • Other users may realize you are younger and quickly unmatch.
      • Other users may report you, which could lead to your expulsion from the app altogether.
      • When you do finally reach an appropriate age, you will not be able to edit the age on your account, so you will always be 2-3 years off from your actual age.

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John Keegan
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This article was reviewed by John Keegan and by wikiHow staff writer, Cory Stillman. John Keegan is a Dating Coach and motivational speaker based in New York City. With over 10 years of professional experience, he runs The Awakened Lifestyle, where he uses his expertise in dating, attraction, and social dynamics to help people find love. He teaches and holds dating workshops internationally, from Los Angeles to London and from Rio de Janeiro to Prague. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Humans of New York, and Men's Health. This article has been viewed 126,371 times.
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