[Spring of Encounters] The Reality of Dating Apps for Love! Men Strictly Check 'Photo Gaps,' Women 'Cleanliness.' How to Win the Love Game Where About 90% Juggle Multiple Partners
A survey by Plus Eight Inc. revealed that about 90% of dating app users are looking for serious relationships, with men prioritizing 'photo gaps' and women 'cleanliness.'
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Plus Eight Inc. (Location: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Keisuke Sasaki) conducted a survey targeting single men and women who have used dating apps, regarding 'Success and Failure in Dating Apps and First Impressions.'
As spring arrives, it's the season when new encounters become a topic of interest.
Dating apps have become a familiar tool for finding partners, but while some may have found someone to date, others might have gone on dates that didn't lead anywhere...
What is the difference between cases that led to a relationship and those that didn't?
Therefore, this time, Plus Eight Inc. (https://www.plus8.bz/) conducted a survey on 'Success and Failure in Dating Apps and First Impressions' targeting single men and women who have used dating apps.
Survey Overview: 'Survey on Success and Failure in Dating Apps and First Impressions'
【Survey Period】Wednesday, March 18, 2026 – Thursday, March 19, 2026
【Survey Method】Internet survey conducted by PRIZMA (https://www.prizma-link.com/press)
【Number of Respondents】1,008 people
【Target Audience】Monitors who responded that they have used dating apps at the time of the survey.
【Survey Source】Plus Eight Inc. (https://www.plus8.bz/)
【Monitor Provider】Sakurisa
Is 'Serious Relationship' the Norm? Real Voices of Dating App Users
First, when asked about the 'primary purpose for using dating apps,' the most common answer was 'I want to find a partner (spouse) for the future' (46.7%), followed by 'I want to find a boyfriend/girlfriend first' (39.0%) and 'I want to find casual friends of the opposite sex' (9.9%).
Responses indicating the search for a 'partner for the future' or a 'lover' accounted for about 90% combined, showing that many people use dating apps to find a serious relationship.
Amidst the diversification of dating methods, dating apps are becoming a special place for efficiently and seriously searching for a partner.