Today is the busiest day of the YEAR for dating apps – this is the best time to get online and get yourself a date

If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to get back into the dating scene, today is the day to finally take the plunge.

January 5 is ‘Dating Sunday’ – the first Sunday in January, which is annually recognized as the busiest day for dating apps.

On this day, apps like Hinge, Tinder and Bumble see a significant increase in activity, with users more actively seeking out and initiating conversations.

“As we enter the first days of the new year, many people find themselves reflecting on the past year and envisioning the year ahead,” says Moe Ari Brown, Hinge’s Love and Connection expert.

“The new year marks a shift from one chapter to the next and presents us with the opportunity for a reboot.

‘For daters looking for connection, the New Year’s energy also brings hope, promises of renewal and a fresh start in their dating lives.’

While the idea of ​​spending the day looking for love may sound daunting, luckily Hinge has also revealed the peak times to get online.

If you’re here in the UK, make sure you’re swiping at 9pm, with the most likes and messages sent at this time.

The peak ‘dating hour’ on Hinge varies slightly depending on where you are in the world.

Last year in Britain, the most likes and messages were sent at 9 p.m., while most voice notes were sent at 10 p.m.

In the US, Canada, Germany and Sweden, the peak time for likes, messages and voice notes was 9pm.

In Australia, most messages were sent at 8:00 PM and most voice notes were sent at 9:00 PM, while most likes were sent at 10:00 PM.

Hinge users in France and Spain, meanwhile, sent the most likes, messages and voice notes at 10 p.m.

However, in Italy, most likes and messages were sent at 11 p.m., while most voice notes were sent at 7 p.m.

If you’re planning on taking advantage of Dating Sunday, Logan Ury, Hinge’s Director of Relationshipshp Science, has provided six top tips to set yourself up for success:

1. Refresh your profile

Ms. Ury recommends updating both your photos and your directions.

“Hinge’s personalized profiles include prompts that help you show your authentic self and make it easier for potential dates to get to know you in a meaningful way from the start,” she explained.

2. Look for reasons to say yes

While many singles fall into the trap of looking for mistakes in other users’ profiles, Ms. Ury says you should instead look for reasons to say “yes.”

“It’s tempting to approach dating as an exercise in discovering what’s wrong with people or finding a reason to say no,” she said.

‘Look for the potential in someone and investigate where the connection can lead.’

3. Respond to profiles you are interested in

Instead of just opting for a coy like, leave a comment on the profiles you’re interested in.

‘Comments lead to more matches than likes or just leaving an emoji!’ said Mrs. Ury.

‘People appreciate it when you make an effort to get to know them.’

4. Start the conversation right away

Once you’ve matched with someone, don’t wait any longer, message them as soon as possible.

“The best chance for a response is within 24 hours of matching with someone on Hinge,” Ms. Ury said.

“Ask them questions and find out who they are beyond their profile.”

5. Send a voice note

According to Hinge, conversations with Voice Notes were 40 percent more likely to lead to a date last year.

“Voice Notes are a great way to connect with a match and show a different side of yourself than just your profile,” Ms Ury said.

6. Make the most of Dating Hour

Finally, Ms. Ury suggests making the most of “Dating Hour” and messaging when others are most active.

“This is the time when your messages are most likely to be noticed and responded to,” she added.