With Valentine’s Day behind us, let’s focus on the world of singles, which is in some ways more fascinating and interesting. Whether single by choice or circumstance, the digital world comes to the rescue with various dating apps.

Beyond Tinder and Grindr, there are hundreds of dating apps catering to specific interests, often with surprising features. Here are some unique apps for those looking to experience a different kind of “love search.”

The internet offers numerous opportunities for those seeking soulmates or a thrill of passion. Innovative minds have gone beyond the ordinary, creating unique ways to meet that special someone. Venturing beyond popular apps like Tinder, Grindr, Badoo, and Meetic, you’ll find specialized apps for every type of search. From Bristlr, for those who love beards, and Tallfriend, for meeting tall people, to more niche apps like Clown Dating, Furry Mate, and Vampire Passion.

A primary criterion for a dating app is the number of users. I could suggest the perfect app for you, but if the only other users are Jess Smith from Ohio, Shiro Suzuki from Sendai, and the app’s developers, your options might be limited.

Here’s a list of some special (non-mainstream) dating apps with a reasonable chance of success:

Grazer: The Vegan Dating App

For those who believe “we are what we eat,” Grazer is a vegan and vegetarian dating app. It uses geolocation to match partners who share dietary values, displaying photos and descriptions. Whether you’re looking for someone with similar tastes or a fellow animal rights activist, Grazer ensures your first date won’t be at McDonald’s.

Happn for Lightning-Strike Romances

Ever caught someone’s eye on the bus and imagined your entire life together? Happn aims to help in such situations. When two users cross paths, their profiles are highlighted on each other’s devices. By the end of the day, you can review all the people you’ve encountered. Maybe your crush is among them. Like Tinder, if there’s mutual interest, you can start chatting and getting to know each other.

Muzing for Cultural Outings

This app is for museum and exhibition lovers. Billing itself as the new Tinder of culture, Muzing offers an updated calendar of cultural events worldwide. Based on cultural affinities, it enables users to meet like-minded people and plan dates among art and exhibits. Could shared cultural interests lead to love?

Once: Slow Love

Unlike mainstream dating apps, Once doesn’t overwhelm you with countless profiles. Instead, you get four curated matches daily, based on a more thorough compatibility study. It’s favored by those seeking long-term relationships. But does it work?

The Inner Circle: Focused on Hobbies

For those with a single, all-consuming interest, The Inner Circle is ideal. The app matches users who share the same hobby. If a romantic connection doesn’t happen, at least you’ll meet someone to passionately discuss your favorite hobby with.

There are hundreds of other digital platforms for meeting people, but this selection aims to help those who struggle to find a partner due to shyness or lack of time.

And for those who don’t want to download apps and create online profiles, remember there’s always the physical world where you can meet people face-to-face, and any moment could be the right one!