Like the rest of Indian internet, online dating apps have a problem: Too many men. Sixty-seven per cent of the 31 million Indian dating app users in 2020 were men. A Harvard University study in 2018 found a 33 per cent gender gap in mobile ownership in India.

Are girls more selective on dating apps?

While most women can easily find matches with men theyre interested in, the app presents a much more challenging environment for men. This difference is most evident in swiping patterns. While women swipe more than men overall, they are far more selective when doing so.