Facebook Dating is official, launching in 20 countries

Top definition. It’s complicated. One of the options for ” Relationship Status ” on Facebook. Refers to a couple in an ambiguous state between “friends” and “in a relationship”. May also be used to indicate dissatisfaction with an existing relationship.

Facebook Dating isn’t a seperate app, it’s built right into the site, and may be the next Tinder. The feature will generate a dating profile.

The social network is planning to introduce a new video calling feature that will allow users of its Facebook Dating service to connect and video call over Messenger, as an alternative to going on a real-world date. This sort of feature is much in demand amid the coronavirus pandemic, which has forced people to stay home and practice social distancing.

For the time being, government lockdowns have limited the places where online daters could meet up for their first date. Restaurants, malls, bars and other retail establishments are closed across regions impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. But even when those restrictions lift, many online dating app users will be wary of meeting up with strangers for those first-time, getting-to-know-you dates. Video chat offers a safer option to explore potential connections with their matches.

When the new Facebook Dating feature goes live, online daters will be able to invite a match to a virtual date. The recipient can either choose to accept or decline the offer via a pop-up that appears.