As the boundaries of digital connection continue to expand, a new wave of virtual-related dating apps and sites is sweeping the online dating scene.

The great Global Dating Insights, which is a fantastic resource for all things related to online dating, has showcased new and exciting dating sites and apps since 2018 on their Startup Roundup page.

From VR rendezvous to in-depth personality interactions, below are 9 thriving platforms that are redefining the dating landscape, ensuring that getting to know your potential match is as exciting as it is meaningful.

Some of these sites are up and coming and some you might have heard of, but they’re all worth checking out!

9 Best New Virtual-related Dating Apps and Sites

"INCINQ" is a unique dating app designed for isolated university students. Unlike traditional dating apps, INCINQ doesn't reveal users' match photos until five minutes into their first virtual date, focusing on getting to know the person before appearance becomes a factor. Founded in 2020 by Yomi Ogunyemi, INCINQ aims to create meaningful connections beyond superficial swiping. For more information, you can visit their website at https://incinq.co or contact them at info@incinq.co.

"Flirtual" is a virtual reality (VR) dating app that enables users to meet and go on dates in virtual reality and VRChat. The app has provided tens of thousands of matches to users worldwide, facilitating virtual interactions and enabling people to meet in the immersive world of VR.

"Katch" is a video dating app that hosts various events for singles to meet and interact with people who share their personality and interests. These events include Saturday Night Meet & Greet, virtual speed dating, and virtual bar gatherings. Katch is based in the South East of Ireland and offers a platform for singles to connect during relaxed virtual events, emphasizing personality over photos.

Mixxi is a dating app founded in 2020 that aims to make dating enjoyable by hosting in-person and virtual mixers. The app creates a safe and fun environment for singles to connect with others who share similar qualities. Mixxi's mission is to take users to the beginning of their love story, offering features like meeting new people, spending time with communities, chatting, playing, and exploring magical worlds within the app.

Moonit is a casual dating website with over 3 million users worldwide. It offers a platform for users to connect, chat, and share photos, catering to various types of relationships, including long-term and NSA flings. The site also provides relationship guidance to its users. Registration is available by carefully reading the agreement on the website.

Nevermet is a VR dating app designed for avatars in the Metaverse. It enables users to match with others for virtual reality dates in platforms like VRChat, Horizon, and Altspace. Users create profiles with age and gender filters, and instead of posting images of themselves, they post content of their avatars. If there's a mutual interest, users can coordinate and meet up for VR dates. Nevermet is intended for users aged 18 and older, with profile approvals by human moderators. Account cancellation is possible by emailing the required information to support@nevermet.io.

Planet Theta is a pioneering virtual reality (VR) dating app developed by FireFlare Games. It offers a high-quality VR dating experience, making it the world's first VR dating app. Driven by AI, it facilitates users in meeting new people and forming lasting relationships within virtual nightclubs, beaches, cafes, and even enchanted forests. Planet Theta is set to launch on platforms like Meta and Steam in the summer of 2023, providing users with the opportunity to meet friends, discover new connections, and enjoy unique dating experiences—all without leaving their homes.

Spilt is an immersive web-based application that aims to reshape the future of online dating and exploration of desires. It provides a safe platform for users to communicate their desires, establish authentic connections, express their individuality, and explore their fantasies. Spilt.fun seeks to create an environment where users can openly and safely connect with others based on their desires and interests, fostering a unique and engaging online dating experience.

Uhive is an innovative social network that introduces a new dimension to the world of social media. With over 3 million users and 8 billion interactions, Uhive offers users the ability to connect with friends and family or remain anonymous to reinvent themselves. The platform utilizes the Uhive token (HVE2), an ERC-20 token on the Ethereum blockchain, as its primary currency. Decentralized moderation on Uhive ensures a balanced platform that values every voice, and users have opportunities to earn tokens through various activities, including engaging in quality interactions, inviting friends, creating original content, and gaining popularity with non-original posts.


In a world where virtual connections are becoming more vital than ever, these inventive dating apps and sites offer a glimpse into the future of online romance.

From avatars in the Metaverse to virtual reality nightclubs, they prove that meaningful connections can be fostered in the most imaginative ways possible, all without leaving the comfort of your own digital realm.

So, why not take a leap into the world of virtual dating and explore the future of love in a whole new dimension?

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