The OkCupid Blog

Our #IStandWithPP badge is back by popular demand

Looking back on who found love on OkCupid

When there’s a match in DoubleTake, you’ll see profile highlights to kick off a conversation

Or best, depending on how you look at it—sorry, DoritoprincessXO

Not only did the use of “woke” increase by 50%, but politics and social issues were also at the forefront of conversation this year

Muralist Bill Rebholz depicts the emotional journey of dating in new OkCupid office mural

A guide to how—and why—it works

Our data shows that women who consider themselves feminist aren’t any more likely to want to pursue someone they’re interested in

You can now search for people based on interest on OkCupid Discovery, and we think that’s cool—so were giving away $500.

OkCupid Discovery lets users search thousands of interests to find their person

And even more have fantasized about it

It reveals a lot more than their holiday cheer

Pheromones are just one of several factors at hand.

If these risky dates go well, it could mean a beautiful future

The oddest requests we’ve received and why they never happened

Some people may use Halloween as an opportunity to display their subconscious, hidden selves

Not all questions are created equal

It’s probably just how you’d think, but here’s your guide on how it works — and why you need to like before messaging

Paying homage to OkCupid couples who knew it was worth the wait

They answered. Then they explained.

We sat down for a Q&A with David Litt

Brooklyn beer buddies toasted to craft booze, indie music and tipsy habits at OctFest

We’re matching every dollar donated up to $50k—because what’s important to you is important to us

A shared cause is sexy — we partnered with Planned Parenthood so you can connect with other daters who support the non-profit