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The best dating apps: 13 picks for November 2023
Not sure which dating app is right for you? Check out our guide to the best dating apps of 2023, which gives the details on all your online dating options, from Hinge to eharmony and Feeld.
Not too long ago, social media was the go-to spot online for meeting a potential partner or finding a hookup for the night. Before that, you probably had a few friends who met their significant other the old-fashioned way: at a bar, coffee shop, or bookstore (all the meet-cutes we’ve seen in romantic movies).
Fast forward to 2023, factor in the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and our dating landscape has evolved — we’ve got a mix of in-person and online dating options to choose from. Social media (think: Facebook dating, shooting your shot on Instagram, and sliding into DMs) is out, and dating apps are (back) in.
Are dating apps worth it?
If you’re on the fence about getting on the apps or are wondering if it’s even worth signing up, here’s why recommend giving them a shot.
Dating apps give you the rare opportunity to connect with hundreds of people you wouldn’t have known otherwise while also allowing you to explore your sexuality and find out what you want in a partner.
Statista predicts that the online dating audience will grow to 53.3 million by 2025, a leap from 44.2 million users in 2020. This pre-pandemic prediction came before the COVID-era dating app sign-ups surge. And, according to a 2023 report from the Pew Research Center, one in every 10 partnered adults (married and committed couples) discovered their current partner through a dating site or app. That’s a lot of swiping right.
Sure, online dating can still be a bit of a slog — but that’s basically the case for dating in general. It takes time and effort, even if you’re using the best dating site or app possible. Even so, apps are a great way to keep you meeting new people and helping you find the connection you’re looking for.
Which dating apps actually work?
With so many dating apps out there, it’s easy to feel confused or overwhelmed by the options. While Match Group (Tinder, Match, Archer, OkCupid, Hinge, Plenty of Fish, and The League, among others) continues to dominate the market, you don’t have to limit yourself to just one brand when looking for the best dating app.
First Round’s On Me (FROME), for example, is a newer dating app that’s gained popularity for its date invitation feature. Choose a drink, date, time, and venue; the app will send a personalized invitation to your potential match. Once a date is confirmed, it’s locked into both users’ calendars, and the in-app chat feature is activated 12 hours before the date.
Other apps, like Feeld and Pure, cater to people open to ethical non-monogamy relationships or threesomes. There really is something for everyone out there.
The best dating apps of 2023
Finding the best dating app is purely subjective. To help you out, we’ve narrowed down some of the best dating apps of 2023 based on hands-on testing, customer reviews, overall functionality, availability (all are available on the App Store or Google Play), and user-friendliness:
How to watch ‘Invincible’ Season 2: streaming date, free trials, and more
‘Invincible’ is finally back for another season. Here are the best ways to watch it, including free trials and deals on Amazon Prime Video.
Quick links for watching ‘Invincible’ Season 2 on Amazon Prime Video:
BEST FOR NEW USERS
Amazon Prime trial
free for 30 days
BEST FOR STUDENTS
Amazon Prime Student
6-month free trial, then $69/year
BEST FOR EVERYONE ELSE
Amazon Prime Video
$8.99/month
It’s been a long time coming, but Invincible Season 2 has finally arrived. Well, part of it.
After the brilliantly bloody first season, fans have been eagerly awaiting another installment of the animated adaptation of Robert Kirkman’s comics. Starting Nov. 3, you can watch the first of four episodes (part one), released weekly. Season 2 picks up with rookie superhero Mark Grayson (aka Invincible) reeling in the wake of his father Nolan’s (aka Omni-Man’s) betrayal. Mark focuses on rebuilding his life — and finishing high school — in the face of more training, new threats, and inevitably, more bloodshed. Considering the comic spanned from January 2003 to February 2018 with nearly 150 issues, there’s plenty of source material to draw from for Season 2 and beyond.
Here’s a glimpse at what we’re in for in Invincible Season 2:
When is Invincible Season 2 coming out?
Invincible seasons 2 and 3 were greenlit back in April 2021, but delays largely due to COVID shutdowns caused a bit of a struggle in getting the next installments out to fans. It’s been nearly three years since the first season debuted and the time has finally come for Season 2 (well, part of it). Audiences can tune into Invincible Season 2 starting on Friday, Nov. 3. Its first four episodes will be released weekly until Friday, Dec. 1. The other four episodes will arrive in early 2024, but the exact date has not been announced.
What streaming service is Invincible on?
Sorry, Netflix users. Invincible is an Amazon Prime Video original series, thus it can only be watched on Amazon’s streaming service. If you’re already an Amazon Prime subscriber, you’re good to go — just sign into your account, navigate to Prime Video and the first episode will be waiting for you starting Nov. 3. If not, we’ve got you covered with the best ways to save money on a subscription.
Can I get Amazon Prime Video for free?
The million-dollar question we all want the answer to: how can you watch Invincible Season 2 for free? I’m happy to tell you that there is a way. But unfortunately, you can only take advantage of it if you haven’t been a Prime user in over a year (or ever). Otherwise, you can score a discounted subscription if you’re a student (or still have access to a .edu email address) or simply subscribe to Prime Video only (not a full Prime subscription) to save some money. We’ve unraveled all the details for you below.
Best for newbies: Amazon Prime Video free trial
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In a time where free trials are disappearing left and right, it’s refreshing to know that Amazon still offers a 30-day trial of its Prime membership to new and returning users. If you’ve never subscribed to Prime in the past or you canceled or paused your membership over a year ago, you can take advantage of the free month of service. You’ll get all of the Prime perks a paid member gets for those 30 days — including access to Prime Video to watch Invincible seasons 1 and 2 — despite not paying a cent. Plus, you can take advantage of the benefits of a Prime membership for Amazon’s Black Friday sales. Just be sure to cancel your trial before the 30 days are up if you want to avoid charges.
Best for students: Amazon Prime Student
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Students with an active .edu email address can score the mother of all deals on Prime by subscribing to an Amazon Prime Student account. You’ll get your first six months completely free, which gives you access to not only Prime Video, but also plenty of other goodies like free food delivery through GrubHub+, a free three-month trial of Calm, discounted Amazon Music and Kindle subscriptions, as well as the usual Prime perks. After your six free months, it’ll only cost you $69/year (reg. $139/year) — that’s 50% in savings — so long as you keep your student status. Cancel any time. The best part about the six-month trial is that you’ll be able to watch parts 1 and 2 of Invincible Season 2 for free.
Best for everyone else: Amazon Prime Video only
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What most people probably don’t realize is that you can subscribe to Amazon Prime Video without subscribing to Amazon Prime. For those who aren’t eligible for the free trial, this is your best bet for saving some money and watching Invincible Season 2. Rather than paying $14.99/month for Prime, you can sign up for a month of Prime Video only for just $8.99. That saves you $6 per month, which definitely adds up. Plus, you can cancel at any time with no commitment. This won’t necessarily save you money, but it’ll keep you from wasting it once the season is over.
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How to watch BTS’ concert film ‘Yet to Come’
BTS’ mega concert film “Yet to Come” is hitting streaming. Here’s how to watch it.
What: BTS: Yet to Come
Where to watch: Prime Video
Premiere date: Nov. 9, 2023
On hiatus until 2025, BTS have been off doing their own thing of late, whether severely excellent solo releases or military service. But for fans keen to relive their shenanigans onstage from 2022, the K-pop superstars are bringing their concert film BTS: Yet to Come to streaming.
Concert films are making tiny stadiums of cinemas and living rooms of late, so consider this your front row ticket to your couch. And for ARMY who’ve watched every episode of BTS Run a hundred times, this one’s especially for you.
Where can I watch BTS: Yet to Come?
BTS: Yet to Come will premiere on Prime Video on Nov. 9 in 240 countries and territories.
What is BTS: Yet to Come?
Held and filmed at Busan’s Asiad Main Stadium, the BTS: Yet to Come concert was staged in Oct. 2022 as part of the city’s World Expo 2030 bid. 50,000 people showed up to watch RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook perform 19 of their bangers from a decade’s worth of music, from “Dynamite,” to “MIC Drop”, “Butter to “RUN”, and so many more.
BTS’ label HYBE produced the concert film along with CJ 4DPlex and Trafalgar Releasing, and it screened globally in February in 5,817 cinemas across 128 countries and territories— and the film made a casual $40 million globally at the box office.
What are people saying about the film?
Wherever you look for reviews of BTS: Yet to Come, whether Rotten Tomatoes, social media, anywhere, it’s nothing but love, fandom, and fierce support from ARMY and newcomers alike. If you’re a fan, you’re gonna love it.
Are there any other BTS concert films to stream?
You bet. You can stream BTS Permission to Dance On Stage on Disney+ straight afterwards.
Directed by Park Jun-soo and Sam Wrench with Disney and HYBE, it’s the filmed version of BTS’ mega concert at the Los Angeles SoFi Stadium in November and December 2021 — BTS’ first tour two years after the 2020 Map of the Soul tour was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Huge.
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