People who opt into Facebook Dating can swipe through potential matches the same way they would on most other dating apps. Once the virtual dating option goes live, users can invite matches to participate in a video call. If the recipient accepts the offer, Facebook Messenger will connect the pair.

Does FB Dating use Messenger?

More recently, people have been sharing their location using tools like Apples Find My Friends. Facebook will allow you to automatically open Messenger from Dating and tell a friend the name of the person youre going on a date with, as well as the time and place where you plan to hang out.

Does Facebook Dating show when you read a message?

The text and emoji-only messages go through a special Facebook Dating chat section, not Messenger, and land in the recipients Interested tab with no read receipts. If they reply, the chat moves to both peoples Conversations tab. From there they can decide to connect elsewhere online or meet up in person.

Do you have to match to message on Facebook Dating?

You will only match and your name will only be revealed if you both added each other as crushes. Unless theres a match, the secret crush wont know that you entered their name. You can also add Instagram followers as secret crushes if youve added Instagram to your Dating profile.

How do you see Facebook Dating messages?

Messages can be accessed by tapping the Conversations button at the top of the feed screen. Want to match up with people that have the same interests as you?