My results aren't typical of men my age. I think age has less of a factor compared to where you are in life and where social value is derived. Here's where I'm coming from:

Women are mostly judged by looks; men are judged by looks and status.

Looks tend to fade for either gender with age, but status tends to accrue as people progress through their career paths.

Taking these into account: I am about 10 years "behind" on my career path. Therefore, in my 20's most of my social value came from my (pretty average) looks and status within my social group (as an experienced server). I wasn't super successful in the dating world, but I had more opportunities. My match rate was also higher on dating apps.

I don't know if I've missed my boat (I'd argue that's more of a framing device, and not a useful one). I just know the best thing I can do is to keep moving forward and to understand my circumstances.

As you get older the dating pool shrinks, no matter who you are, though. People your age get married or settle in with a partner and the pool shrinks. If you don't want to date someone with kids it gets even worse. That's just how it goes.