If you were online before 2018, you probably remember Craigslist Personals — that simple, no-frills section where you could post a quick ad and meet someone in your area for anything from a coffee date to a late-night adventure. No endless swiping, no complicated profiles, just straight-to-the-point connections. But in 2018, a major change in U.S. law (the FOSTA-SESTA Act) led Craigslist to shut down its personals section almost overnight. While it was intended to combat serious crimes like sex trafficking, the closure also wiped out a space that millions of adults used for consensual, private connections. Fast forward to 2025, and the need hasn’t gone away — people still want casual, safe, and anonymous ways to meet new people. The difference is, there are now more options than ever: dating apps with location-based matches, niche communities for specific interests, and even classified-style websites that keep that old Craigslist charm alive. In this blog, we’ll walk you th...
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