Lumen

Lumen brought a modern, app-first design sensibility to the over-50 dating market when most competitors still felt like relics of desktop internet. Its mandatory photo verification and enforced minimum message length work together to create a notably higher quality of interaction than competitors allow. Though newer and smaller than rivals like OurTime, Lumen's rapid growth suggests its approach resonates with a generation of over-50 singles who are comfortable with smartphone-native experiences.