Why is Gen Z leaving dating apps?
December 12, 2025
Gen Z is done with dating apps. More than half of the generation feels burned out often or always while using them, according to a July 2025 Forbes Health survey — the highest rate of any age group.
One result is less sex and dating. Adults today are having significantly less sex than adults in 1990, according to the Institute for Family Studies, with Gen Z’s sexual activity facing the sharpest decline. Within Gen Z, young women are more likely to experience unwanted behaviors like unsolicited images and contact while using dating apps, which perhaps contributes to their dating burnout and exodus.
