It works with special algorithms that match users with potential dates.

How many times have you gone to meet a new bloke and wished you could bring a pal along for moral support? Thanks to new 'social clubs' which match up two groups of three friends online and bring them together away from the computer screen for a night out on the town. Both sell themselves as an innovative way of expanding your social circle (and maybe finding love) without the pressure of one-on-one get-togethers or the hassle of online dating. If you shy away from any sort of organised fun then perhaps a Smeeting or a Grouper aren’t for you. Bear in mind groups are matched on the information they have on their Facebook pages. This sort of curated night out isn’t going to be for everyone – and we reckon the chance of finding ‘the one’ is unlikely – but we’re all for meeting new people and discovering great places.

Likewise, evaluating a dating site before using it is essential, and it will bring you that much closer to finding a good match.

Bumble is a dating app that only allows women to initiate contact in opposite-sex connections; in same-sex connections either party may initiate contact. 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.

Match Group is the world’s leading provider of dating products, with a portfolio of over 45 brands, including Match, Ok Cupid, Tinder, Meetic, Twoo, Plenty Of Fish, Our Time, Black People Meet and Friend Scout24, each designed to increase users’ likelihood of finding a romantic connection.

Advertised as “Funny Anonymous School News For Confessions & Compliments” in the Apple Store, this anonymous app by Ambient is much like Yik Yak and Whisper. Learn more about After School in this Safe Smart Social video.

Mingle2 is a membership service of which users pay to be a part.

It was originally a service called Just Say Hi, but the site transitioned to Mingle2 in 2008 and now works with many populations of singles.

The website is absolutely free to join and has many unique features including live herpes counselor, herpes support groups, herpes forum, herpes Dating Tips, herpes treatment Stories, herpes test centers.Once everyone’s paid the £15 charge, they’ll organise your evening for you (the venue, any activities and covering the first round of drinks). They’ll check if you have any mutual friends on Facebook before matching groups up. Then they’ll give you the need-to-know details and get you together. It takes away the awkwardness of conventional dating. Unlike most online dating sites or meet-up groups, you don’t have to spend hours creating a profile, trawling through other people’s and weeding out weirdos. Both promise they’ll send you somewhere they think is right for your party going on your application and where you can chat – expect bars rather than a club. cares about your privacy more than other sites, so you are not required to submit any information you are not comfortable with.All your personal information can be private and anonymous.POF.com, also known as Plenty Of Fish, is an online dating site headquartered in Vancouver.It is one of the biggest dating sites with over 90 million registered users across the globe. OKCupid is one of the most popular dating sites and is free to sign up initially.