These sites have the broadest appeal and generally the largest membership bases.

Deciding which process is right for you will largely be determined by whether you’re looking for a casual friendship, relationship, or a lifelong partner.

If you have a very specific set of interests, there are many sites that may cater to your niche.

Some of these niche sites are Farmersonly.com, Millionaire Match.com, Geek2Geek.com, JDate, Dandy, Pinksofa.com, Christian Mingle and Positive Singles.

Since 2012, Tinder has been matching singles based on their social profiles and geographic location. Both users must “swipe right” before being matched and are then able to chat within the app.

POF.com, also known as Plenty Of Fish, is an online dating site headquartered in Vancouver.