Experts reveal the best time to go online to secure a DATE this holiday

While dating apps were once considered taboo, they are now one of the main ways singles around the world find love.

And if you’re single this holiday, there’s good news, as experts at dating app Badoo have revealed the best time to get online and secure a date.

According to their research, Saturday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. is the prime time to swipe this weekend.

Remy Le Fevre, Senior Director of Global Marketing at Badoo, said: “Easter is a great time for dating; the days are finally getting brighter and longer, the mood is improving.

“Not to mention that we also have a little more free time thanks to two public holidays – Friday and Monday.”

Badoo polled 1,003 Britons aged 18 to 40 about their dating plans over the bank holiday weekend.

The results showed that 58 percent of singletons plan to spend time on dating apps over the long weekend, while 27 percent have already planned a date.

In terms of timing, Saturday from 8pm to 10pm will be the most popular time for singletons on dating apps, according to the survey.

“Tuesday is the least popular day of the week for chatting, so make the most of the holiday weekend itself,” advises Badoo.

When it comes to the date itself, it turns out that Saturday afternoon is the time most singletons would love to go on a date.

Dinner at a restaurant (47 percent) was the most popular first date suggestion, followed by brunch (36 percent) or a trip to a bar (35 percent).

“Despite the extra ‘free’ time, we know it can still be busy with existing commitments, so we’ve provided the perfect hack to help those looking for meaningful connections and not just Easter eggs,” added Mr. Le Fevre added.

Luckily, if you’re planning on swiping this weekend, help is at hand, as experts have done has worked tirelessly over the years to find the secret formula for online dating success.

Studies have shown that having a dog in your photos or an Apple product increases your chances of a match.

However, a direct chat-up line like “your lips are so sexy” and even naughty pictures could delay potential dates.