While many people find it effortless to find and stay in love, it is not the case with everyone. Many Ugandans will bear witness to the pain that is finding a soulmate. It is a struggle that is many times characterized by lies and disappointment. Humanity however has proven to be effective when it comes to finding solutions to problems that affect a large number of people. And for people that struggle to find love, dating apps were introduced.
Dating apps are believed to have originated from the gay community. The first were Grindr and Scruff which helped gay men link up with fellow gay men within their community. These were launched in 2009 and 2010 respectively. It wasn’t long before the straight community took the idea on since it proved rather effective. This gave way to other dating apps and some that are popular in Uganda are listed below,
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Tinder
This is one of the most used dating apps and sites worldwide. It has recorded over 55 billion matches to date and it is one of the best places to meet new people online. Like many dating apps, Tinder uses the swipe right to like and swipe left to dislike actions. Tinder provides users with short bios and pictures of prospective matches.
Tinder is free but also has other features only available to premium users.
Be my date
This is a Ugandan dating app on which people date, flirt, and chat up singles or people looking for more excitement. This app asks to access your Whatsapp and it is this number that will be displayed on your profile. Equally, when you create an account, you will be able to view other people’s WhatsApp numbers.
Datingbuzz
This site has proven effective over the years when it comes to bringing singles together. It provides a secure and problem-free environment for users to find their soulmates.
Mingles2
This is a free dating website that is also somewhat popular in Uganda. If you are looking to meet singles it is the place you need to be.
Other dating sites you need to check out:
- Tumblr
- Emily dates
- Bumble
- Badoo
As a disclaimer, however, you need to be careful when opting for online dating. Avoid meeting in empty places, away from the public. Also, avoid sharing your number with strangers without proper examination.