Facebook Dating is still a real feature, but it seems to be missing or not showing up for some users rather than fully gone. Recent sources say it remains a separate section inside the Facebook app , with eligibility limits like being 18+, using the latest app version, and having the feature available in your region.

Quick Scoop

A lot of the “what happened?” chatter comes from users who can’t find the tab anymore. Reports and guides point to common causes like account eligibility, app updates, location restrictions, and profile/policy issues.

What changed

Facebook launched Dating in 2019 as a way to help people find matches through interests, groups, and events. Since then, coverage has been mixed: some writeups describe it as underused or disappointing, while newer pages still describe it as active and available in many places.

Why people think it disappeared

  • It may not be available in every country or account yet.
  • The Dating entry can be hard to find in the app menu.
  • Older discussion and analysis pieces argue it never became a major competitor to Tinder, Bumble, or Hinge.

If you’re trying to find it

  1. Update the Facebook app.
  2. Check that your account is eligible and age-verified.
  3. Open the app menu and look for Dating or See More.
  4. If it still doesn’t show, your region or account status may be blocking it.

In plain terms: Facebook Dating didn’t vanish everywhere, but for many users it behaves like it did because access is limited or the feature is buried in the app.

TL;DR: Facebook Dating is still around, but it’s inconsistent, region- limited, and easy to miss, so many people assume it’s gone.