Singapore is testing a dating app that gives users one match at a time and no swiping
Singapore's Government Technology Agency is piloting a dating app called FirstDate that eliminates swiping by providing users with one suggested match at a time. The service utilizes the Gale-Shapley algorithm to create stable pairings and requires users to decide within 72 hours whether to exchange contact details. Currently limited to public officers aged 21 to 35, the initiative aims to address the country's declining birth rate through a more controlled and privacy-focused digital matchmaking environment.
- ▪FirstDate uses the Gale-Shapley algorithm to generate stable matches based on user questionnaires regarding interests and values.
- ▪The pilot program is currently restricted to Singaporean public officers between the ages of 21 and 35.
- ▪User identities are verified through the national Singpass digital identity system to prevent fake profiles and impersonation.
- ▪Participants have a 72-hour deadline to accept or reject a match, and contact details are only shared if both parties agree.
- ▪The initiative is partly motivated by Singapore's total fertility rate dropping to 0.87 children per woman in 2025.
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Software Tech Culture singapore dating Singapore is testing a dating app that gives users one match at a time and no swiping FirstDate replaces endless swiping with a suggested partner and a 72-hour deadline By Skye Jacobs October 2, 2026, 8:13 Add TechSpot Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. First look: Singapore's Government Technology Agency is testing a dating service that removes one of the main features of most apps: endless browsing. The pilot, called FirstDate, gives users one potential match at a time. There is no stream of profiles to swipe through and no public-facing database of people looking to date.
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