Short answer
ℹ️ There’s no trial because there’s nothing to pay for: every Facebook Dating feature is free. You need a Facebook account, to be 18 or over and the Facebook app on an iPhone or Android phone.
What you can do for free
- Separate dating profile
- Likes, matches and messaging
- Secret Crush with friends and friends of friends
- Weekly Meet Cute match
- Dating assistant (US and Canada)
Is there a Facebook Dating trial?
No, and you don’t need one. A trial lets you test paid features before a subscription starts, and Facebook Dating has neither. Everything you see in Dating is the full version, free for as long as you use it, so nothing you start can turn into a charge.
If your app shows a countdown, a “preview” or a short waiting period, we couldn’t find Meta explaining these in its help pages. Whatever they are, they aren’t a paid trial, because there’s nothing to pay for.
What you need to join
- A Facebook account in good standing.
- Age 18 or over. If Facebook thinks you’re younger, it may ask you to confirm your age, for example with a video selfie checked by its partner Yoti. Meta says it deletes the image within 30 days.
- The Facebook app on an iPhone or Android phone. Dating doesn’t work on a computer.
- Living in a country where Dating is offered. Meta reported 52 countries in 2025 but doesn’t publish a full list.
Trying it with little effort
- Make your Dating profile with photos you don’t use on your main profile.
- Answer a few prompts. People here read profiles, so a short, specific answer helps.
- Set the age range and distance you actually want, and widen them if you see few people.
- Turn off Meet Cute if you’d rather not get a surprise match each week.
- Give it two weeks before you judge how busy it is near you.
When a paid app makes more sense
If Facebook Dating stays quiet where you live, paying elsewhere doesn’t buy you a better Facebook Dating; it buys you a different pool. Start with the free versions of Hinge or Tinder, and see our list of apps like Facebook Dating before you pay for anything.
What Facebook Dating costs
| Plan | Indicative price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Separate dating profile, Likes, matches and messaging, Secret Crush with friends and friends of friends, Weekly Meet Cute match, Dating assistant (US and Canada) |
Prices are indicative, in US dollars unless another currency is shown, and were checked October 27, 2026. Apps often charge different amounts by country, age, platform and plan length — confirm the final price in the app before paying.
Frequently asked questions
Does Facebook Dating offer a free trial?
There’s no trial because there’s nothing to pay for: every Facebook Dating feature is free. You need a Facebook account, to be 18 or over and the Facebook app on an iPhone or Android phone.
Are there Facebook Dating promo codes?
There are no Facebook Dating promo codes, because nothing in Dating is sold. Any site or message offering a code, a boost or “premium access” for Facebook Dating is a scam.