In 1995, the worlds first online dating website was launched in the form of Match.com. Lonely hearts rejoiced as they could now meet and flirt with potential matches without having to change out of their pajamas.

What was the very first dating website?

In 1998, online dating gains legitimacy with the release of Youve Got Mail. Kiss.com becomes the first modern dating website in 1994, followed by match.com in 1995.