Single Parent Dating in Bali 2026: Apps & Tips

There is no dating app made for single parents in Bali. The one app built only for single mums and dads, Stir, is available in the United States only. In Bali, single parents use the same apps as everyone else — Tinder, Bumble and Hinge — and the trick is setting them up so the right people find you, and the wrong ones scroll past.

Dating as a parent anywhere means juggling school runs, bedtimes and a limited number of free evenings. In Bali there is an extra layer: a big, fast-moving international crowd, a lot of people who are only here for a few weeks, and fewer of the family, friends and neighbours who might babysit back home. None of that makes it impossible. It just means being a little more deliberate than you might be elsewhere.

Which dating apps actually work in Bali

Tinder and Bumble have by far the most people on them here — travellers, expats and locals alike. If you want the widest choice, start with these. Most of the international dating scene sits in Canggu, so expect your matches to cluster around there.

Hinge is the app most often recommended for single parents. Its profiles have space to say that you have children and what you are looking for, so that conversation happens before you match rather than on a first date. The pool in Bali is smaller than Tinder or Bumble, but it tends to lean towards people looking for something real.

Boo is a personality-based app that is popular with younger locals and expats in Bali, if you like the idea of matching on outlook rather than photos first.

eHarmony and Match are often recommended to single parents who want a serious relationship, but very few people in Bali use them, so treat them as a bonus rather than your main app.

Setting up your profile as a parent

Say you have kids — early and plainly. A line like "Mum of two, looking for something real" filters out people who were never going to be a fit, and saves you both the awkward third date.

Keep your children out of your photos. Talk about them, but don't show them. A dating profile is public, and your children's faces, school uniform or home do not need to be on it.

Be clear about how much time you have. "Free most Friday evenings" or "Weekends when the kids are with their dad" is honest and attractive. People who are serious will work with it.

Watch out for the holiday romance. Bali has a lot of people passing through. If you want something lasting, say so, and ask early how long someone is here for.

Date nights: sorting the childcare

The single biggest practical hurdle is often not finding a date — it is finding someone to watch the kids.

A regular babysitter or nanny. Our guide to finding a nanny in Bali covers rates, agencies and what to ask. Many families find their sitter through friends or community groups.
Book ahead for weekends. Good sitters get booked up, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
Swap with other parents. Take their kids one evening, they take yours the next. It costs nothing and it builds your circle at the same time.
Daytime dates count too. A coffee or lunch while the kids are at school is lower pressure and needs no childcare at all.

Staying safe

Video call before you meet. It takes five minutes and weeds out a lot of people who are not who they say they are.
Meet somewhere public — a café, a beach club, a busy restaurant — and get there and home under your own steam, with your own scooter, Grab or Gojek.
Tell a friend where you are going and who with.
Don't share your home address or your children's school until you really know someone.
Take it slowly with introductions. Most parents wait until a relationship is established before their children meet someone new.

Meeting other single parents — as friends first

Sometimes what you actually need first is other single parents to share the load with, and dating follows from a bigger circle anyway.

Peanut is a friend-finding app for mums, like a dating app but for making mum friends. It has single-mum groups and an anonymous mode for questions you would rather not ask under your own name.
Facebook groups such as Moms in Bali and Families in Bali, and local ones like Ubud Parents or Sanur Playdates, are where a lot of parents here find each other.
Meetup.com lists singles and social groups in Canggu and Ubud.
Our guide to parent groups and communities in Bali has more places to start.

A Conscious Note

Bali's expat areas are relaxed, but you are still living in Indonesia, and its norms are more conservative than the beach clubs suggest. Keep public affection low-key, especially outside the tourist areas. Also be aware that Indonesia's new criminal code, in force since January 2026, includes offences for sex and cohabitation outside marriage. These can only be prosecuted if a spouse, parent or child files a complaint, but they exist. This is general information, not legal advice — if it matters to your situation, check with a local lawyer.

And go gently with yourself. Single parenting on an island far from home is a lot. Wanting company, romance or simply an adult conversation is not selfish — it is part of looking after the person your kids depend on.

Quick-Reference FAQ

Is there a single parent dating app in Bali? No. The only app made just for single parents, Stir, works in the US only. Single parents in Bali use Tinder, Bumble and Hinge, and say clearly on their profile that they have children.

Which dating app is best for single parents in Bali? Tinder and Bumble have the most people. Hinge is the one most recommended to single parents because its profiles make it easy to say you have kids and what you are looking for, although fewer people use it in Bali.

Should I put my children in my dating profile photos? No. Mention that you have children, but keep their faces, school and home off a public profile.

How do I find a babysitter for a date night in Bali? Ask in parent communities, use a nanny agency, or set up a babysitting swap with other parents. Our nanny guide lists rates and agencies.

Where can I meet other single parents in Bali? Through Peanut, parent Facebook groups, Meetup groups in Canggu and Ubud, and the communities in our parent groups guide.

Single Parent Dating in Bali 2026: Apps & Tips