As regular users of dating apps, my friends and I continually find our search for true love delayed. Our discoveries are flooded with individuals with body sizes that, to us, are incompatible with our dating preferences. Sometimes we have to sift through hundreds, if not thousands, of profiles to find our match.

Demanding a weight filter on dating apps is not about shaming anyone for their size but about acknowledging the importance of compatibility in the dating world. Just as apps offer filters based on age, hobbies, and sexual orientation, adding a weight filter option would allow users to tailor their dating experiences even further.

Supporters of this petition are not arguing against body positivity or acceptance, but rather for a more transparent dating framework. By collecting and sharing appropriate data, dating apps can help users find potential partners faster, without resorting to losing motivation when they are not matched with the type of person they find attractive.

The potential societal impact of this petition is significant. The dating app market is growing rapidly, with estimates suggesting that as many as 39.7 million American adults used a dating app in 2019 (date sourced from Statista, 2021). Adding a weight filter could help users navigate through these crowded digital landscapes more efficiently.

Please remember that advocating for such filters should also encourage respect and understanding. Dating is about personal preference, and everyone has the right to customize their own dating experience, so long as it is conducted in a manner respectful to all involved.

We invite you to stand with us in this petition, asking popular dating apps to consider implementing this feature, for a faster, more efficient, and personalized dating experience. Please sign this petition and help us make a difference.