Surveys carried out and analyzed by Stanford University show that between 1995 and 2017 the number of heterosexuals who met their partner on the internet rose sharply from 2 percent to 39 percent.

Do people who meet online stay together?

Dating apps are often perceived as a platform to find a quick fling, but a study has found they may actually be the best place to find a lasting relationship. A survey of couples claims those who met online are more likely to stay together than romances which begin in more traditional ways.

What percentage of relationships are started online?

20% OF CURRENT, COMMITTED RELATIONSHIPS BEGAN ONLINE So where are people finding love? Online dating statistics show that 20% of those in current, committed relationships began online and 7% of marriages in 2015 were between couples that met on a dating website.

How long does the average online relationship last?

While the average length of a relationship is approximately 7.3 years, a German study said that long-distance relationships tend to last less than half as long, or just under three years.