If you’re looking for a serious relationship, you’ve most likely considered downloading either eharmony or Match. Both of these dating apps are known as more serious platforms (e.g., the place to go when you’re ready to swap keys or walk down the aisle), especially compared to swipe-heavy options like Tinder or Bumble. But just because they share a reputation doesn’t necessarily mean they use the same methodology or cater to the same crowd.
According to a 2026 SSRS Opinion Panel Omnibus poll, 50 percent of adults who have used a dating app report being in a committed relationship with someone they met on a platform. The study also shows us who is using these two legacy sites the most: Match is the go-to for 33 percent of users aged 50 and over, while eharmony pulls in 25 percent of that same demographic.
But data can only tell us so much. That’s why I’m putting both of these platforms on the proverbial chopping block (I’ve always wanted to say that) to help you choose the best fit for your soon-to-be-not-situationship.
As someone who’s reviewed dating apps for years, I’ve seen firsthand how the algorithms work and which features are just a thinly veiled cash grab. I even got myself banned from Match for over a year because I kept creating and deleting accounts to test their security protocols (great news: they take suspicious activity very seriously).
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