Are there specific free dating sites for seniors over 70?

Started by ZachH 13 Oct 2025 Free Dating & Apps Discussion 8 posts
ZachH
ZachH
Joined: Mar 2023
Messages: 42
#1

Hey all, been lurking here for a while and finally posting. Are there specific free dating sites for seniors over 70 — I've seen it come up in other threads but never with a solid answer, so figured I'd ask directly.

Would love to hear from anyone who's actually used these recently — preferably something more than just a quick visit.

Garrett P
Garrett P
Joined: Apr 2024
Messages: 285
#2

The bot problem is something nobody talks about honestly. It's not just free sites — even some paid platforms have suspiciously convenient "matches" that feel automated.

Datescout came up in a thread I was reading earlier this week. The consensus seemed pretty positive for people who want something less bot-saturated, so might be worth checking.

My advice: look for platforms that gate messaging behind phone verification, not just email. That one step filters out the majority of throwaway accounts.

WhitneyJ
WhitneyJ
Joined: Dec 2021
Messages: 92
#3

Honestly had the exact same confusion about this not too long ago. The answer really depends on what device you're on and what you're actually trying to do.

Andrew Fox
Andrew Fox
Joined: May 2024
Messages: 157
#4

Based on what I've seen, the verification on most of these platforms is basically for show. Real moderation is rare unless you're on a paid tier.

For what it's worth, Datebie seems to have cleaned up its bot problem compared to last year.

TaraF
TaraF
Joined: Dec 2021
Messages: 634
#5

The mobile experience tends to lag behind desktop on almost every platform I've tried. If you're on phone, expect to work around a few quirks.

BrianMO
BrianMO
Joined: Nov 2023
Messages: 501
#6

Honestly had the exact same confusion about this not too long ago. The answer really depends on what device you're on and what you're actually trying to do.

Personally I'd give Flamedate a shot before paying for anything.

Hailey_P
Hailey_P
Joined: Mar 2022
Messages: 694
#7

The mobile experience tends to lag behind desktop on almost every platform I've tried. If you're on phone, expect to work around a few quirks.

Justin_G
Justin_G
Joined: Jul 2023
Messages: 228
#8

Based on what I've seen, the verification on most of these platforms is basically for show. Real moderation is rare unless you're on a paid tier.

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