Ever wished you could find your ideal match with a bit more science behind it? Well, one woman is doing exactly that—by combining romance and spreadsheets.
Meet Caitlin Trask, a 32-year-old from Denver who’s taken dating apps to the next level.
Instead of swiping mindlessly, Caitlin created what’s now being dubbed the ultimate “man catalog”—a giant spreadsheet that tracks all her Hinge matches from different cities across the country.
A Swipe Strategy That Spans the Nation
Caitlin didn’t just stick to local matches. Instead, she changed her Hinge location settings to cities all over the U.S.
From New York to San Diego, she’s been collecting data like a pro—logging every match into her now-viral spreadsheet.
Her goal? To figure out which city has the best odds of finding someone truly compatible.
She tracks it all—age, height, job, religion, political leanings, communication style, and yes, whether or not she finds them physically attractive.
What’s on the Spreadsheet?
Turns out, this isn’t just a casual hobby—it’s an organized deep dive into dating demographics.
Caitlin told People that her entries are detailed and thoughtful.
She notes whether a guy has a great smile, curly hair (a big plus for her), and how engaging their profile prompts are.
“Most of them are my usual type,” she said. “Curly hair, good smiles, and someone who looks like they’d be fun to chat with.”
TikTok Can’t Get Enough
Once Caitlin posted a video showing off her now-famous spreadsheet on TikTok, it exploded—with more than 543,000 views. Viewers were instantly hooked.
“Wait, I’m intrigued. What are you doing?” one curious user asked.
Others chimed in with, “Post the template!” and “Women in STEM collecting data!” Some even joked that they don’t have any men, but still want the spreadsheet because they love charts.
Fans Are Turning Her Hobby Into a Movement
People are now asking for updates, templates, and sharing how they’ve also started tracking their own dating journeys.
One user wrote, “I don’t know where this is going, but I want updates,” while another called it their “new favorite hobby.”
Others praised her mix of analytics and love life, saying things like, “I love data collection like this—I used to run my own survey.”
Turning Swipes Into Charts
So far, Caitlin has “data-mined” cities like New York, Boston, San Diego, and Austin.
With all the information she’s gathered, her next step is to create charts to visualize where her best chances lie.
She’s planning to visit the cities where the data shows the highest compatibility, hoping that her methodical approach might just lead to something more meaningful.
Love, But Make It Scientific
For Caitlin, this isn’t just about collecting names—it’s about making smarter, more intentional choices.
It’s part dating experiment, part self-discovery, and a lot of Google Sheets magic.
As she puts it, her ultimate goal is “to visit the places where I find there seem to be the most single men that I’m aligned with… and see if anything comes of it.”
Whether she finds The One or not, one thing’s for sure—she’s definitely making the dating game more fun, and a lot more fascinating.