57 per cent of Indian singles do not want to do timepass on dating apps: Survey

Relationships have evolved so much ever since online dating took over and now more people are getting the clarity about why they want to be on dating apps Dating apps are only for casual encounters and timepass said no one in 2026According to Indian dating app QuackQuacks Intent Clarity Report theres a massive spike in the intent and clarity aspect among the 24 to 35yearold user base The survey shows that 57 per cent of daters clearly explained that they do not use the app for timepass but rather with a clear intention to explore meaningful connections both romantic and platonicThe findings are from an online study conducted by the app among 10475 active daters aged between 20 and 35 across Tier 1 and 2 cities including Bengaluru Hyderabad Mumbai Delhi Kochi Pune Ahmedabad and more The survey results show that GenZ and Millennials are redefining the purpose of dating in 2026 with a more direct and selfaware approachThe apps founder and CEO Ravi Mittal said Dating apps are increasingly turning into a safe space where young users not only find their perfect partner but also find themselves They are now far more selfaware than ever and they express their emotional and relationship needs early some even clearly mentioning them in their bios We see some users explaining how they are unsure about their expectations and anyone matching with them needs to be a little patient and kind while they sort things out This is not blatantly demanding things but rather making sure that theres transparency from the very beginningBio honestyAccording to the survey 36 per cent of Indian singles on the dating app between the ages of 20 and 30 are seen addressing their unresolved issues in their bios In 2026 bios are less about witty oneliners but more about disclosing concerns that might cause misunderstandings in potential connections From finally ready to give and receive love to finding my relationship goals the app reported that users are not afraid to be bluntly honest Theres also a rise in dating with purpose and not here just for chats This shift shows how for modern daters clarity is not intense its rather attractiveFirstweek checkpointAmong 5345 participants shared an interesting usermade filter they call it the FirstWeek Checkpoint Around 7 in 10 daters decide within the first week of interaction whether the connection is worth emotionally investing in or respectfully letting go is the better option It is not impatience modern daters are efficient and they dont want to stretch an aimless connection For this users dont have a rigid checklist nor is the filter onesizefitsall While some decide based on lifestyle preferences and career goals others prioritise values relationship expectations and longterm plans Aditya 28 a lifestyle vlogger said This early clarity has saved me from getting into the situationship limbo many timesFaster onlinetooffline conversionThe intentional approach has led to a faster onlinetoIRL conversion of relationships According to the survey 28 per cent of respondents from Tier 1 and 2 cities said that while dating apps start the conversation flowing if a match shows promise they are more likely to take the connection to the real world sooner The survey shows that 6 out of 10 users meet a connection showing potential within the first month of chatting Anika a 32yearold lawyer commented Modern dating is not impulsive its thoughtful We are being clear about everything from the beginning diving in the deep end early on and even the meetups are to better understand the chemistry because a very long chatting phase can sometimes lead to unrealistic expectations