One in five UK Bumble users say they’ve joined after ending a committed relationship as a result of the pandemic, so embrace the rush of new dawn daters

he upsides of dating in January? It’s a new year, so that park crush you’re hoping to come across on Happn is probably just as desperate as you are to quit boring WhatsApp conversations that never goes anywhere and actually meet someone to couple up with.

Plus, Covid continues to bring a rush of new dawn daters: one in five UK Bumble users say they’ve joined after ending a committed relationship as a result of the pandemic – and post-Christmas breakup season means there’ll be more singles online than ever. If you want to meet them, start finding a friend to buddy up with: new double dating app Jungle promises to be the fun (and safer) new Hinge alternative for 2022.

Jungle isn’t the only new dating app on the scene. Londoner Sanjay Panchal has launched the world’s first anti-ghosting app (finally!); everyone’s talking about Victoria, the exclusive new members’ club of dating apps; and video dating app The Sauce has just announced it will plant a tree for every match – add that to your new year’s resolution list.

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So which app to commit to? From the TikTok-style dating platform for Gen Z-ers to the app that matches you on personality compatibility, this is your virtual dating encyclopaedia.

Jungle: for double dating

For 2022 you no longer have to choose between dating and going out with your mates – e time. The app’s creators say they spotted a surge in Hinge, Tinder and Bumble requests for double dates so decided to build a platform that does all the hard work for you. Read More The best dating apps to use in 2021