How to Delete Facebook Dating
A blog post by Cyber Search.
Understanding Facebook Dating
Before you decide to delete Facebook Dating, it's important to understand what it is and how it integrates with your Facebook profile. Facebook Dating is a feature within the Facebook app that allows you to set up a separate dating profile. It's designed to work alongside your existing Facebook account but acts as an independent service from your main Facebook profile for dating purposes. This feature matches you with others based on preferences, interests, and other factors to help you find a potential romantic partner.
Steps to Delete Your Facebook Dating Profile
If you've given Facebook Dating a try and decided it's not for you, you can easily delete your profile by following these steps: 1. Open the Facebook app and tap the hamburger menu (the three lines) in the top right corner of your screen. 2. Scroll down and tap on 'Dating'. This will take you to the Facebook Dating section. 3. In the top right corner, there is a gear icon for 'Settings'. Tap on it. 4. Scroll to the bottom of the 'Settings' page and find 'Delete Profile'. 5. Before deleting, you'll have the option to take a break from Facebook Dating instead. If you're sure you want to delete, proceed by tapping 'Delete Profile'. 6. You will be prompted to give a reason for deleting your Dating profile. After selecting a reason, tap 'Next'. 7. Finally, confirm your action by tapping 'Delete' once more, and your Facebook Dating profile will be removed.
What Happens After You Delete Facebook Dating
Once you delete your Facebook Dating profile, your matches and conversations will not be accessible anymore and will be deleted as well. However, deleting your Facebook Dating profile doesn't affect your regular Facebook profile and friendships. Keep in mind that after deletion, you cannot retrieve any of the information that was associated with your Dating profile. If you decide to give Facebook Dating a try again in the future, you'll need to set up a new profile from scratch.
Are You Considering Privacy?
Deletion of your Facebook Dating profile might be motivated by privacy concerns. Remember, online activities often leave a digital footprint. If you're looking into how to safeguard your online presence or find someone else's social media profiles, a social media search might be an appropriate tool. Cyber Search offers a way to find social media accounts by a given username, which can be useful to verify online identities or find your own social media account footprints.