When it comes to dating apps, certain communities of people often feel left out because they are not designed for them. Most platforms have a very fixed idea of ‘normal’, including height.
As a little person myself, I often have a hard time finding a good match on these apps because people tend to consider my height as a stigma. Bullying is another major problem that I have faced.
Fortunately, there are some apps and websites that are specially designed for dating little people. They are safe spaces where people like us can log in without the fear of judgment and find a perfect partner.
So, what are you waiting for?
Top 8 Midget Dating Websites & Apps
I went through many platforms to see how they are when it comes to inclusivity and acceptance for little people.
It is based on this research that I have come up with a list where the focus is only on those apps and websites that are designed keeping the needs of people with dwarfism in mind.
While the list is not exhaustive, these are typically seen as the best. Do note that some of these aren’t dedicated to little people and are also open to all people of shorter heights.
Now, without further delay, let’s get in!
1. Date A Little
Date a Little has been around for 20 years now, and signing up for it is completely free of cost. It’s one of the longest-serving and most trusted websites in this domain.
It’s known for
- Strong content moderation
- A ‘featured’ section to show off the best/selected profiles
- Conducts local and offline events for meetups
What makes this one of the most popular options is the fact that it has been around for two decades now, and has helped thousands of people find their perfect match. The website also supports global signups and can actually find you a match from anywhere you desire.
The content moderation here is also pretty strong and it ensures that only genuine people can have their profile here. This also makes sure that there is no bullying or teasing that goes on.
2. Date A Dwarf
Date a Dwarf is a website that is open for people of all sizes who are open to the idea of dating little people. However, primarily it helps people with dwarfism find other people with dwarfism who they can meet up with and date.
It works on a very simple principle – you sign up and upload your pictures and details, and then the website shows you recommendations.
- Public chatrooms where everyone could talk to everyone
- Private chat rooms to talk to potential partners
- Open for people of all sexual orientations
As I pointed out above, one of the best features of this website is that it comes with the ability to have public and private chat spaces.
In a public chatroom, you can interact with multiple people at the same time, and if you find someone particularly interesting, you can send them a private message to continue your conversation over there, which will hopefully lead to something romantic between you two.
3. Dwarf Dating
Dwarf Dating is one of the most visually appealing websites out there for people with Dwarfism who want to date similar people.
The website has a simple and easy signup process where you can meet a partner of your choice. Dwarf Dating also makes sure that it is inclusive for people of all sexual identities and also supports LGBTQ dating.
- Judgment-free website and a safe space for little people to date
- The very easy registration process
- Paid membership helps you get featured on the front page
The highlight of this website is the amazing User Interface, as well as the paid membership plan. Once you become a paying subscriber of Dwarf Dating, you can do much more with the website.
There’s a ‘featured member’ option available which will increase visits to your profile by showing you on the front page of the website. Dwarf Dating claims that those on featured plans tend to get up to 10 times more messages.
4. Little People Meet
Little People Meet is a community dating website specifically designed to keep in mind the dating needs of people with dwarfism.
It helps little singles connect with other singles – and most importantly, you can create your own profile and browse the profiles for free!
The website has many unique features, including one that allows users to create photo albums where they can group photos together.
- Strong content moderation guidelines
- Free to sign up and browse profiles
- Large community of users from all over
On Little People Meet, you can meet fellow midgets who share the same values and ideas as you. The website provides a holistic dating platform. They, too have a strong content moderation team that makes sure people do not face unwanted comments or bullying here.
This is an absolutely safe space where you can meet little singles around you.
5. Match.com
Match is one of the most popular dating sites in the world. You can log into it and find people of all types here, and this is actually one of the safest spaces for people of shorter heights because of its content moderation.
The website also has a special filter where you can search for little people by ensuring your filters are only of people under 4’10” in height.
In match.com, little people have an equal shot of dating someone taller, as well as someone of their own height.
- Match with people of your size, as well as taller people
- Strong content moderation makes it a safe space
- Basic subscription allows you to filter people based on your preferences
The user interface on the Match website is far superior to any other platform on our list. The website also has a number of other filters and profile settings that you can select and choose from – including religion, gender, age, weight, etc.
For some of these filters (including height), you might need to take their basic subscription to proceed.
6. Short People Dating
Short People Dating is a website that allows you to meet other people who have dwarfism and possibly even date them.
This is one of the largest communities of midgets on the internet who have assembled on the platform to find love interests.
The website allows you to browse and chat with each other for free. However, you might have to pay to become a featured member.
- Free to sign up and browse profiles
- A large community of people with dwarfism, and a safe space!
- Mobile-friendly website, allowing you to browse from your phone with ease
One problem that people usually have with this website is that the user interface feels a little dated and clunky.
However, when it comes to its actual purpose, which is helping you meet other shorter singles, the website does a fantastic job. Becoming a featured member on the platform helps increase your chances of finding a match quickly.
7. Shorter Singles
Shorter Singles is one of those rare websites on our list, which is not exclusively for midgets, but for anyone who believes that they are of short height or for anyone who is open to dating people who are shorter than society’s idea of ‘normal’.
It is a judgment-free space where anyone can sign up as long as they are willing to date people of a shorter height.
- Very easy to sign up on this website
- Open to people of all heights who are willing to date shorter people
- ‘Icebreaker’ messages help start conversations easily
Signing up on Shorter Singles is pretty easy too. All you need to do is to fill out a form and add all the details about yourself. Post that, you can head to the chat room and talk to other short singles, or you can send them a direct message.
Another cool feature that this website offers is ‘icebreakers’ which allow you to initiate conversations with a potential partner with greater ease.
8. Little People Match
Little People Match is a thriving community of people with dwarfism who want to meet partners to date. The website has a very simple and minimalist UI where all you have to do is sign up and start browsing.
Upon finding an interesting person, you can choose to send them a private message and continue your conversation there.
- A large pool of people from across multiple PIN codes
- Free to sign up and browse for partners
- Strong filters for content moderation ensure there’s no bullying on the platform
On this website, you can easily search for singles around you who are of the same height as you, and you can search for them based on their pin code. This will make sure you always match with someone who is near to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, they are pretty safe and allow you to find other shorter singles around you with ease. They are large directories of people who are just like you!
While most sites will allow you to sign up and browse for free, there will usually always be some premium features that you will have to pay up in order to access them.
Wrap Up!
I hope this list helps you pick a perfect partner for yourself! Great things come in small packages! And as a little person, you should not be disheartened.
I have carefully curated this list of websites to ensure that you get a seamless experience and that you can find people to interact with and ask out for dates on a platform that is free of all judgment.
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