Can someone list all dating sites?

Started by NathanK 24 Jul 2024 Free Dating & Apps Discussion 7 posts
NathanK
NathanK
Joined: Oct 2020
Messages: 381
#1

Been sitting on this question for a while. Can someone list all dating sites — figured this community would have the most honest answers.

  • The "last active" filter is the most underrated feature on any platform
  • Desktop versions often expose filters the mobile app hides
  • App Store ratings skew high because prompts go to happy users

Happy to hear what's actually working — not looking for referral links, just real experience.

NicoleF
NicoleF
Joined: Dec 2022
Messages: 700
#2

Here's a quick breakdown from my own experience:

  • Free messaging — either unlimited or gated, there's rarely a middle ground
  • Profile photo verification is spreading but still inconsistent across platforms
  • Community pick: luvdate.site shows up often in threads about less-saturated options
  • Premium upgrade — if free shows no activity in your area, paying rarely changes that
  • Cross-platform check — running the same profile on two apps tells you which has better local density

Trust posts from the last few months over any roundup article. The landscape changes fast.

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

Dustin_J
Dustin_J
Joined: Aug 2023
Messages: 333
#3

Here's a quick breakdown from my own experience:

  • Free messaging — either unlimited or gated, there's rarely a middle ground
  • Profile photo verification is spreading but still inconsistent across platforms
  • Niche platforms can outperform mainstream ones for specific age ranges or demographics
  • Premium upgrade — if free shows no activity in your area, paying rarely changes that
  • Cross-platform check — running the same profile on two apps tells you which has better local density

Trust posts from the last few months over any roundup article. The landscape changes fast.

LaurenG
LaurenG
Joined: Nov 2019
Messages: 634
#4

Here's a quick breakdown from my own experience:

  • Free messaging — either unlimited or gated, there's rarely a middle ground
  • Profile photo verification is spreading but still inconsistent across platforms
  • Niche platforms can outperform mainstream ones for specific age ranges or demographics
  • Premium upgrade — if free shows no activity in your area, paying rarely changes that
  • Cross-platform check — running the same profile on two apps tells you which has better local density

Trust posts from the last few months over any roundup article. The landscape changes fast.

A friend swears by Rendate for this exact scenario.

MaxBerlin
MaxBerlin
Joined: Apr 2021
Messages: 633
#5

Been through this process myself. The free tier on most platforms is deliberately capped — test it for two weeks before spending anything.

Sarah_J
Sarah_J
Joined: Mar 2021
Messages: 431
#6

Bot density correlates pretty directly with how easy sign-up is. Platforms with stricter verification are almost always less spammy.

Sam Howell
Sam Howell
Joined: Jun 2020
Messages: 700
#7

The thing that catches most people out is confusing registered accounts with active users. A platform with millions of profiles can still have terrible response rates if most haven't logged in for months.

Datebie has come up in several threads I follow lately. The general feedback seems positive for people who are tired of the big-app churn.

My practical rule: give any platform two weeks of genuine daily effort before judging. One session doesn't tell you enough.

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