Let's face it: Dating is hard. Swiping endlessly on dating apps, blindly walking into a setup your friends assured you would be "perfect," and waiting in vain to meet someone organically can sometimes be disheartening (to put it lightly). This is particularly true for those of us looking for a partner who's chill with cannabis.
Sure, recreational weed hasn't been legalized and/or decriminalized in every state, but you should be able to find someone with a mutual love for smoking a joint or enjoying an edible no matter where you live. (Life, and stoners, find a way.) That's why we've scoured the web to find the best 420 dating sites and apps where you can connect with like-minded individuals who enjoy cannabis just as much as you do.
Whether you've had that super-awkward first date where you've suddenly become an unofficial criminal to the other person, or just want to skip the hassle of discussing it altogether, we've got you covered with a list of 420-friendly dating sites to make your search for a canna-lover as stress-free as possible. So, pack your favorite strain and get ready to meet your match.
Cannabis culture and 420-friendly dating in 2023
Before we introduce you to the world of 420-friendly dating, let's take a second to look at some facts.
As of Aug 23, 2023, 21 states (as well as Washington, D.C. and Guam) have legalized recreational marijuana; Virginia and Minnesota will also legalize recreational weed in 2024 and 2025, respectively.
Approximately 88% of adults want to legalize weed. According to the Pew Research Center, 88% of U.S. adults favor legalizing marijuana for medical or recreational use. Only 10% of adults say it shouldn't be legal at all.
Weed has the potential to improve your love life. In 2019, Match's Singles in America survey revealed that smokers were 151% more likely to be dating someone when compared to nonsmokers. What's more? Smokers were 109% more likely to have had multiple orgasms and had 3.6% more orgasms per sexual encounter.
More than filters: Finding a weed-friendly partner is easier than ever
By now, you're probably thinking: This is great, but how do I find the right 420-friendly dating site for me? Luckily, there are unique dating sites designed specifically for this purpose — think High There! and My420Mate. If you're more into the mainstream dating sites (we're looking at you, match, and Zoosk), you can use filters built into the apps to find your ideal smoking buddy.
Some of the best 420-friendly dating apps even have filters specifically for weed users, making it super easy to find other stoners looking for love.
How much do weed-friendly dating sites cost?
Each site and app we mention below has a free version you can sign up for — though, these basic membership levels offer varying access to the apps' features. However, if you’re serious about things, it can be worth shelling out the cash for premium membership tiers, which unlock more features that, in turn, should theoretically unlock more (or better) matches and, therefore, more dates. Price points exist for almost every budget, too, so you can choose the service that feels the best for you.
Here are the best dating sites for cannabis enthusiasts and 420-friendly singles looking for love in 2023.
UPDATE: Aug. 23, 2023, 4:20 p.m. EDT This article has been updated to reflect the Mashable team's latest experiences with dating sites and apps. We selected a best overall option and removed two apps (Zoosk and EliteSingles) that weren't providing good results for 420 singles.
