The Best Opening Lines for Dating Apps (Data-Backed)

What the Data Says

Generic greetings like "Hey" get a response rate of just 12%. Personalised openers referencing something in the person's profile get a 45% response rate — nearly 4x higher.

Top-Performing Opening Lines

The best openers are specific, show genuine interest, and give the other person something easy to respond to. Questions about shared interests perform best.

Lines to Avoid

Avoid anything overly sexual, generic, or that puts pressure on the other person. "You're beautiful" is flattering but gives nothing to respond to.

Our Recommendations

Reference a specific detail from their profile, ask a fun either/or question, or comment on a shared interest. Keep it light, specific, and easy to respond to.