11 Best Lesbian Dating Apps That Aren't Just for Hookups

We all know that dating isn't easy. As adults, we've basically got four options for finding love: Head to your favorite watering hole and keep your eyes open for a gal or nonbinary person who ticks the right boxes. Ask some friends with good taste to set you up with one of their friends and hope you hit it off (and that it doesn't make things weird if it doesn't work out). Join a club, take a class or get involved with an LGBTQ+ advocacy or volunteer group to boost your chances of meeting like-minded folks. And if all else fails, pick up your phone. In this day and age, most of us live a fair portion of our lives through screens, so it follows that many queer and LGBTQ+ singles are swiping through dating apps to find a new partner. If you're considering trying your luck too, you're definitely in good company.

A recent study conducted by Match.com found that 56% of LGBTQ+ singles have gone out with someone they met online, with transgender people logging on the most, at 65%. Overall, half of all singles in the U.S. have created a dating profile, according to Singles in America. But for women seeking women and nonbinary partners, it can be hard to find an app that will match you with dates who actually fit the profile you're looking for. We rounded up the best lesbian dating apps out there, to improve the chances you'll find love online.