27 Witty Dating App Openers To Use On Your First Slide-In

If I’m being honest, the real reason I’m on the dating apps to begin with is to read all the openers: Some make me laugh, others make me blush, and a few are so unhinged I start to question whether or not this person should own a phone in the first place. Either way, you never quite know what you’re going to get when you open up the app — and honestly? That’s the fun of it. But you don’t have to leave the fun for everyone else. In fact, you can test the waters and send an opener yourself. 

I know, I know. Making the first move can feel a lot more intimidating than anyone would like to admit. But the good news is that you don’t have to be a natural flirt or some sort of comedian to make a memorable first impression on someone. All it really takes is a clever question, a playful observation, or a well-timed joke to turn a match into an actual conversation. And trust me, you’ll be glad you did. 

That’s why I’ve gathered 27 witty dating app openers to try next time someone catches your eye. Because your next great conversation (or, you know, more than that) could start with a ridiculously good line. 

27 witty dating app openers to try

1. Hi, is this still available?
2. You seem cool. Don’t ruin it.
3. Yes, yes, and yes. 
4. So, come here often?
5. I was waiting for you to message me, but I guess I’ll take one of the team. 
6. So, how should we tell people we met?
7. That dog looks cute. Can you give them my number?
8. Aw, you’re so considerate to let me start the conversation. 
9. Can I be the reason you delete this app?
10. I was hoping you would swipe right on me. 
11. Gosh! Stop messaging me! You’re blowing up my phone!
12. I was today years old when I realized my type was you. 
13. You ever see me and Batman in the same room?
14. If I were to have the best night in [your city], what should I do? And are you coming with me?
15. Who told you I like models?
16. What are you doing at this very moment? 
17. If I dared you to plan our first date, where would it be?
18. You look like trouble. The fun kind, right?
19. Pineapple on pizza? Your answer will tell me all I need to know. 
20. Coffee first date or cocktail first date?
21. I bet I could beat you at pool… loser buys drinks?
22. I’d say you’re out of my league, but I’m a good negotiator. 
23. Swiping right means we’re married now… right?
24. My battery is running low, but I’m using it to message you. That’s how attractive you are. 
25. You’re attractive. In case you needed an ego boost. 
26. What’s your most controversial take? If we can overcome this, we can overcome anything. 
27. I don’t know what to say, but I know I want to talk to you. 

Dating app openers are meant to be a chance to show off your personality, test the waters, and see if your humour lands with the other person. If it lands, great! If it doesn’t, that just means they aren’t your person — and that’s OK. That’s the whole point of a dating app anyways, right?

So consider this your sign to make the first move on that person you’ve been eyeing. Go get ‘em!

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