How to Find the Best Dating Sites in 2024

Coffee Meets Bagel is a female-friendly dating site created by three sisters that uses Facebook profile data to match users. The app appeared on Shark Tank in 2015, and Mark Cuban offered the sisters $30 million for the brand. They said no — at the time, they’d already gotten a couple million dollars in funding and wanted to grow the site to the size of Match.com. Coffee Meets Bagel is a place for singles to find meaningful relationships.

Sitejabber user Christine D. had a good experience on the site: “I met the man of my dreams on this site. We started dating and now we live together and couldn’t be happier! He only lived 30 minutes away, but I doubt our paths would have crossed if it weren’t for Coffee Meet Bagel.”

Number of total users

Coffee Meets Bagel has seven million total users.

Location

Available worldwide, the site uses Facebook data to connect you with nearby users.

Focus

Coffee Meets Bagel works by retrieving Facebook data and matching users through there.

Features for a free account

With a free account, you can create a profile (based on your Facebook profile), female users can receive five matches a day, and male users can view 21 potential users per day. Matches can message each other within 24 hours.

Pricing and features for a paid account

Coffee Meets Bagel users can purchase additional credits to unlock features such as rematching. These credits can also be earned by sharing the app with friends.

Interested in

Anyone.

Messaging

Coffee Meets Bagel has private messaging capabilities.

Datefit matches users based on their fitness and dietary preferences, focusing on pairing up couples that can motivate each other to reach their fitness goals. The app uses a “Fit Scale” to predict whether two users will be a match — or, as the platform calls it, “Power Partners.”

Number of total users

Within the first week of its launch, Datefit had 9,000 users.

Location

The app is available worldwide and has location filters, although many users report the location settings not working.

Focus

Datefit targets people who are passionate about living a healthy lifestyle and who consider themselves part of the fitness culture.

Features for a free account

Users with a free account can create a profile and receive 50 matches each day. If you “like” a user’s profile, the two of you can begin a private conversation.

Pricing and features for a paid account

Datefit Premium allows you to take unlimited actions, available for $9.99.

Interested in

Anyone who is also passionate about fitness and health — whether they’re looking for a romantic relationship or just a workout buddy and a new friend.

Messaging

Datefit provides private messaging capabilities with its free account.

Dig is a platform where dog owners can connect over their shared passion: their pooches! For dog owners, a relationship can often be a deal-breaker if their significant other doesn’t like dogs — so Dig eliminates that worry by matching people up based on their canine preferences.

Number of total users

This app has over 21,000 total users.

Location

Dig has members in all 50 states. A “Places We Dig” location provides dog-friendly parks, bars, and restaurants nearby.

Focus

Dig is the ideal dating app for dog owners.

Features for a free account

Dig lets users filter matches by whether they own a dog and provides you with five profiles each day. If you and another user both “dig” each other, the app gives you a list of nearby dog-friendly locations that might work for a first date.

Pricing and features for a paid account

Looking for free dating sites? Dig does not appear to have a premium or paid account option.

Interested in

Anyone — including what kind of dog they have.

Messaging

Dig has a messaging feature where you can talk with other users, and even suggests date locations near you.

Dine is an app for foodies who are looking for a first date that not only involves a great person, but great food, too. The app’s users are centered in major U.S. and Canadian cities and are ready to explore restaurants nearby.

Number of total users

Dine’s number of users is not publicized.

Location

Most Dine users are located in the following major cities: New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Vancouver B.C.

Focus

People who are interested in trying new restaurants.

Features for a free account

With a free account, you can create a profile and specify your favorite restaurants. Then Dine gives you between one to five matches each day (these matches expire in 24 hours). If you like somebody’s profile, request to “Dine” with them and schedule a first date, using the “Date Lock” feature to select a time and place.

Pricing and features for a paid account

To send private messages, at least one of the people in the exchange must have a Gold account ($29.99 for 12 months). Dine guarantees that Gold members will receive at least one date each month, or you’ll receive several months of a Gold membership for free.

Interested in

Dine users are looking for a fresh culinary experience.

Messaging

While Dine does have a private chat feature, it is only available for paid members.

Eharmony is a well-known dating website that has matched up over two million people since its launch in 2000. In its marketing materials, the company claims that its method of matching people up and helping them find love is “scientifically proven.” You might not get as many matches as you would on other sites, but Eharmony focuses on offering quality matches that are likely to be highly compatible with you.

“If you're serious about finding someone and you're not in a rush, this is a great site for you,” said Sitejabber user Amber R. “I met my husband here and we are happily married.”

Number of total users

Eharmony has 750,000 paid subscribers and 10 million active users. 

Location

Available worldwide with location filters.

Focus

Eharmony matches up users based on a self-professed “scientific” method, and is also good about verifying accounts and keeping users safe.

Features for a free account

Members can create a profile and answer Eharmony’s relationship questionnaire for free. Then Eharmony will begin matching you with other users. While you can “send a smile” to a match, you can’t private message anyone without paying.

Pricing and features for a paid account

Eharmony is pricey, starting at a $59.95 subscription for one month. This payment allows you to private message other users.

Interested in

Anyone (Eharmony used to have a sister site for people in search of a same-sex relationship, but recently combined the two).

Messaging

Eharmony has private messaging capabilities for users who are willing to shell out the cash.

Elite Singles pairs up people who are ready for a serious relationship. Most of the site’s users are over the age of 30, and 85 percent of them have an above-average education.

Number of total users

Elite Singles sees two million users each month.

Location

Operates in over 25 countries.

Focus

Single professionals.

Features for a free account

Users can create a profile and receive three to seven matches each day for no cost.

Pricing and features for a paid account

Premium members can get 20 matches each day. They can also view photos and send and receive private messages. Elite Singles offers one-, three-, or six-month payment plans, with a single month costing $54.95.

Interested in

Anyone — members of different ages, races, and sexualities can all find love on Elite Singles.

Messaging

Premium members have access to a private messaging system.

Facebook Dating is a new feature that became available in the U.S. in September 2019. The platform focuses on connecting you with people through the groups you’re part of and the events you’re already attending.

Number of total users

Facebook Dating’s number of users is not publicized.

Location

Facebook Dating is available in the U.S., Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Europe, Guyana, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, the Philippines, Singapore, Suriname, Thailand, Uruguay, and Vietnam. Keep in mind that you are only able to match with users who are located within 100 miles of you.

Focus

Facebook plays matchmaker by drawing on the data it already has about you and your friends.

Features for a free account

If you have a Facebook account, you can create a dating profile within your already-existing Facebook profile; you’ll be able to find your Facebook Dating profile under a tab in the Facebook main menu. Facebook Dating private messages are free.

Pricing and features for a paid account

Facebook Dating is completely free and does not have any hidden costs.

Interested in

Anyone, as long as they’re located nearby.

Messaging

You can send text-only messages to other users.

Feeld (previously known as 3nder) is a dating app geared for people to want to explore their sexual desires. Called “the Tinder for threesomes,” Feeld offers well over a dozen sexual identifications for you to display on your profile.

Number of total users

In 2016, Feeld was downloaded 1.6 million times; currently, about 12,000 connections are made each day on the app.

Location

Most of Feeld’s users are centered in major cities such as New York, London, and Paris.

Focus

Feeld connects people who want to explore their sexual desires.

Features for a free account

Create a profile using your email or your Facebook login; users can also create joint accounts with a partner or friend. Then view other user profiles.

Pricing and features for a paid account

The paid version of Feeld is called the Majestic Society. With this upgrade, you can view users who are interested in you and take advantage of features such as Incognito, which hides you from your Facebook friends. A one-month membership is $11.99.

Interested in

Anyone curious and ready to explore.

Messaging

Feeld has group chats and private message options.

Grindr is known for being the biggest social networking app for gay, bi, trans, and queer individuals. Grindr was also one of the first dating apps to incorporate a GPS aspect, pointing out users nearby.

“It's a good app for what it is. Met some cool guys from it in the past,” Sitejabber user Christopher R. said.

Number of total users

Grindr boasts 300 million total users.

Location

The app is available in over 200 countries.

Focus

Grindr connects gay, bi, trans, and queer individuals.

Features for a free account

Grindr shows you multiple profiles that you can peruse.

Pricing and features for a paid account

Grindr Xtra removes ads, gives you personalized push notifications, lets you view up to 600 people, and more. This premium version begins at $12.

Interested in

Grindr is for anyone interested in meeting fellow members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Messaging

Grindr Xtra provides a chat feature in Explore mode, read receipts, and the ability to send recent photos.

Happn uses your location to connect you with potential matches. If you pass another user in the street, you’ll show up in their timeline, and they’ll pop up in yours. The app is most popular in big cities because of its nature — if you live in a small town, you might run out of matches fast.

Number of total users

100 million, with 1.5 million users joining the app each month.

Location

Available in many countries.

Focus

Happn uses your location settings to connect you with users who have recently been in the same location as you.

Features for a free account

If you have a Facebook account, you can create a profile and begin “liking” users who pop up on your timeline. If they like you back, you can private message each other.

Pricing and features for a paid account

Happn Premium offers features such as being able to see who liked you. The cost starts at $10 per month.

Interested in

Anyone — especially people who are close by.

Messaging

Happn allows free private messages between users. Voice messages are an option, too.

Hily is a dating app that feels a lot like a social media platform. The company uses machine learning to analyze user profiles and behavior and pick users that might go well together. Users who maintain a high level of interaction and engagement will have a better chance of getting suitable matches.

“I started having real dates with different people,” said Sitejabber user Ruth M. about her experience with Hily. “It always feels very exciting before you meet someone in person but I was really glad that I knew who I was going to meet. I used to chat to guys for a couple of days to make sure I want to have a date with a certain person.”

Number of total users

Hily has over nine million total users.

Location

Available worldwide.

Focus

Hily uses AI to identify potential matches based on user behavior.

Features for a free account

You can create a Hily account and swipe through short videos posted by other users. Users can comment on posts, too.

Pricing and features for a paid account

A premium account known as Hily Elixir starts at $14.99 for one week and has a seven-day free trial. Features include incognito mode, chat requests, and boosts. Hily also notifies you when someone likes your profile, and you can chat with anyone — even if you haven’t liked their profile.

Interested in

Anyone.

Messaging

Any Hily user can send anyone else a chat request.

Self-described as “the dating app designed to be deleted,” Hinge matches users through Facebook data.

“By far the best dating app for meeting people that are in the periphery of your social circles,” one Sitejabber user said. “If you want someone that went to the same school as you or someone that isn’t totally creepy, Hinge is definitely better than… all of those other [apps].”

Number of total users

Hinge has 1.2+ million users.

Location

Available worldwide.

Focus

Hinge connects you with people that are part of the circles you run in.

Features for a free account

After creating an account, you can view one profile at a time. Free members can send 10 likes each day; if someone likes you back, the two of you can begin a conversation. You can also comment on photos to start a conversation.

Pricing and features for a paid account

Hinge’s Preferred Membership is $7 a month and lets you send unlimited likes each day.

Interested in

Anyone, especially people whom you or at least your friends may already know.

Messaging

Hinge has free private messaging capabilities.

Her (formerly called Dattch) is designed for women and non-binary individuals who are members of the LGBTQ+ community; cisgender men are not allowed to join the platform. The app’s goal is to create a more inclusive future for queer women.

Number of total users

According to the app’s homepage, over four million people use Her.

Location

Available worldwide.

Focus

This dating app is made for queer women, by queer women.

Features for a free account

Create a profile on Her by going through your Facebook or Instagram account (the app will grab your username and photos). You can look at other profiles, interact with users on a social feed, and enjoy unlimited private messages for free.

Pricing and features for a paid account

Premium members can view the profiles of people who liked them, whereas free members can only see their names.

Interested in

Her is open to anyone except cisgender men and matches up people who identify as lesbian, queer, bisexual, or bicurious.

Messaging

Private messaging on Her is free and does not have limitations. Messages can only be sent, however, to friends and matches.

Launched in 2014, JSwipe is designed for Jewish singles who are looking to date. Most of the app’s users are ready for something serious.

Number of total users

Over 600,000 users have JSwipe.

Location

JSwipe members range over 70 countries. Your matches are based on your location preferences.

Focus

JSwipe is a place for Jewish singles to find matches who share their faith.

Features for a free account

Sign up for the app using your Facebook account and categorize your profile into “Kosher” or “Non-Kosher” (are you a Jew looking for a Jew or a non-Jew looking for a Jew?). Swipe through other profiles and reach out to matches; they’ll expire in 18 days.

Pricing and features for a paid account

JSwipe does have a few premium features that include the ability to change your location and the ability to analyze which of your photos are getting the most likes.

Interested in

Jewish singles.

Messaging

Anyone can send private messages on JSwipe. Only premium members, though, can send messages to people who haven’t swiped right on you.

Looking for hookup casual dating sites? Kasual brands itself as the best app for hookups and casual dating. The platform connects you with locals nearby while maintaining your privacy by keeping it nameless and Facebook-free.

Number of total users

Over 5M users use Kasual.

Location

Available worldwide.

Focus

Kasual is a platform for people looking for fun, short connections.

Features for a free account

On Kasual, you can make a profile and view limited matches.

Pricing and features for a paid account

Paid plans start at $19.99 a month for more matches and insights.

Interested in

Anyone.

Messaging

Kasual users can message their matches, though you may have to upgrade to chat if a match expires.

Kinkoo, an app that just launched in 2019, is meant for people who want to explore their fetishes and kinks through BDSM dating. The platform is made specifically for “kinksters” — people who know what they like and what they want.

Number of total users

Kinkoo’s number of users is not publicized.

Location

Available worldwide.

Focus

Kinkoo caters to people who live a BDSM lifestyle.

Features for a free account

Nearly all of Kinkoo’s features are free, including creating an account and communicating with other users through private messages.

Pricing and features for a paid account

VIP membership starts at $15.99 for one month.

Interested in

Anyone looking for people who are also interested in BDSM.

Messaging

Kinkoo has private messaging capabilities.

The League sets itself apart from other dating apps in two ways: Users must be approved before they can join, and the app is geared for professionals and draws heavily on LinkedIn data. A new feature lets matches video chat with each other.

“It is a more effective use of your time as there is less screening,” said Sitejabber user Daniel S., explaining how the app does a lot of legwork for you. Another user added, “Not only are the people quality, but the interface is easy to use… It’s sort of a classier Tinder.”

Number of total users

The app is exclusive and may not have a big user base, but it has hundreds of thousands of people on its waitlist.

Location

The League is available worldwide, but in a select list of cities.

Focus

The League connects professionals and heavily vets them before allowing membership.

Features for a free account

Although The League is free to download and use, you will have to wait to be approved before you can begin using the app. Once you’re in, you’ll get three matches each day and can private message someone if they’re interested in you too.

Pricing and features for a paid account

If you want to upgrade, three options are available, with the cheapest costing $29 per month. This tier provides additional benefits such as an expedited review of your application.

Interested in

Fellow professionals.

Messaging

Private messaging is available if two users are interested in each other; the match will expire if the conversation peters out for 14 days.

Loosid connects people who aren’t interested in alcohol — instead, they want to have a good time sober. The app works equally well for dating and new friendships, and encourages users to live a healthy and recovered lifestyle.

Number of total users

Loosid sports at least 41,000 users.

Location

While Loosid is available anywhere, big cities will have more users.

Focus

Loosid focuses on those who are recovering from alcohol addiction or simply want to live a healthy, drink-free life.

Features for a free account

Create an account and begin connecting with others. You can also browse through events sponsored by the app. Loosid even includes group chats and a hotline where you can get recovery advice.

Pricing and features for a paid account

Loosid does not have a paid version.

Interested in

Anyone who’s not interested in alcohol.

Messaging

Loosid supports private messaging.

Match.com is a well-known dating company that has had an active website since 1995. There’s no unique hook here — Match.com is simply your classic, basic-yet-effective dating app. Match Group owns several other dating apps, too, including Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid, and PlentyOfFish.

“The people on Match are the same people you work with, see in the store, or [see] at a friend's cookout. This site just brings eligible people hoping to find someone together,” Sitejabber user Troy L. explains. “I met my wife on Match.com… she's a fantastic woman.”

Number of total users

The app has 21.5 million users.

Location

Match is available in 25 countries and tailors its features for each one.

Focus

Match connects people who are looking for any type of relationship — casual or serious.

Features for a free account

While it’s free to register for Match and view other users, you’ll have to get a paid account to really contact anyone — the most you can do for free is send a “wink.”

Pricing and features for a paid account

The most basic paid account costs $35.99 per month. This opens up features such as private messaging.

Interested in

Anyone.

Messaging

Paid members can send private messages to other users.

The MeetMe app has a large and diverse user base. The platform focuses on users who aren’t in search of anything serious; MeetMe has elements that are reminiscent of a social media website.

“This is by far the best dating site I’ve ever been on,” said one Sitejabber user. “The people are much more local and you can find friends there too.”

Other users advise taking caution since MeetMe does not have any measures of protection against scammers.

Number of total users

MeetMe has 100 million users total, 50 million of whom are in the U.S.

Location

Available worldwide.

Focus

MeetMe connects singles who want a fun, casual relationship.

Features for a free account

Free users can make an account, look through other profiles, and send private messages.

Pricing and features for a paid account

As a paid user ($7.99 per month is the cheapest option), you can see which users have viewed your photos; access advanced search filters; remove ads; and more.

Interested in

Anyone looking for something casual.

Messaging

MeetMe’s chat feature is free.

Minder is a place for Muslims to meet. The platform is designed for people who are looking for a serious relationship — likely, something that will lead to marriage. The app focuses on safety by carefully verifying each user’s profile.

Number of total users

Minder has 350,000 users.

Location

Available worldwide, with location filters.

Focus

Minder connects single Muslims.

Features for a free account

Create a profile, swipe through other profiles, and — if both you and someone else swipe right — open up a private chat.

Pricing and features for a paid account

Minder Premium begins at $9.99 per month.

Interested in

Muslims.

Messaging

Minder offers private messaging for free.

OKCupid has been around for about 15 years, and it’s known for using questionnaires to help you forge meaningful connections with a new romantic partner or a friend. The platform prides itself on creating matches based on “what actually matters.” Also notable: The app has 22 gender and 13 orientation options.

“I found my perfect match for free,” said Lori H. on Sitejabber. “We each answered about 40 random questions. From there we could see we were potentially compatible. It’s up to you to carry a conversation and connect on a deeper level once you find the potential partners.”

Number of total users

OKCupid has about 30 million users, one million of whom log in each day.

Location

Available worldwide.

Focus

OKCupid tries to take the focus off of physical attraction and place a priority on your story.

Features for a free account

When you create an OKCupid profile, you’ll have the opportunity to answer the thousands of questions on the website that can help you match with people who share your passions and values. Then you can swipe through other profiles and start messaging with potential partners.

Pricing and features for a paid account

OKCupid has two paid memberships. The cheaper one, called A-List, is $19.95 per month. With the A-List, you can eliminate ads, have read receipts, get extra matches, and more.

Interested in

Anyone.

Messaging

You can private message with anyone who’s a match.

Dating app OurTime is geared for singles over 50, creating a dedicated place for this generation to find love.

“Let me be the first to tell you that life is not over after 60, 70 or 75!” Sitejabber user Donna R. says. “No one needs to be alone, especially when [you’re] older. [OurTime is a] great website! Easy to use, and rates are fair compared to other sites.”

Number of total users

OurTime’s website receives around 7,180,000 visitors per month, while the Android app has between 100,000 and 500,000 downloads (OurTime is also available on iOS).

Location

Available worldwide.

Focus

OurTime focuses on singles over 50.

Features for a free account

Register for the site and begin browsing; you’ll receive about 10 matches a day and can also search for additional profiles. Chat via an offline texting system.

Pricing and features for a paid account

A paid account allows you to access advanced search options, see who’s interested in you, and more. Purchase tokens ($0.99 for 25) or open up a paid membership.

Interested in

Anyone over 50 years of age.

Messaging

OurTime has a unique feature that allows you to text offline but keeps your phone number hidden.

With an algorithm providing daily insights for self-discovery, The Pattern is a horoscope app loved by celebrities like Channing Tatum. The app recently launched a dating feature called Connect that determines the depth of your compatibility with other potential matches. Since The Pattern uses astrology in their analysis, you can find some pretty detailed personality insights about your connections. You may initially have to join a waitlist.

Number of total users

15 million profiles as of 2021.

Location

Connect is currently available worldwide on iOS devices.

Focus

Align focuses on astrology and zodiac signs.

Features for a free account

Find connections and see insights based on birth information.

Pricing and features for a paid account

Free account to connect with matches. “Go Deeper” provides deeper insight and additional content for $14.99 per 3 months.

Interested in

Anyone.

Messaging

While you can already directly message your friends on the app, the dating feature allows you to start a conversation with your matches.

PlentyOfFish is a dating platform with a big user base that’s especially popular in Canada. The app also has a large number of filters and advanced search options available, and although it doesn’t place as much of a priority on safety as some other apps, it’s still popular among many demographics. You can access virtually all features on the platform for free.

Number of total users

PlentyOfFish has 100 million total users, with 3.6 million who log in every day.

Location

Available worldwide in nine languages.

Focus

PlentyOfFish offers a wide range of features for free.

Features for a free account

With a free account, you can search for other users (based on 14 preference filters) or swipe through photos one at a time. You can also participate in forums and in messages with other users.

Pricing and features for a paid account

The lowest membership price is $5.95 per month for a year at a time. You can access features such as seeing who liked your photos.

Interested in

Anyone.

Messaging

You can message other users for free.

Pure is an app that helps you find someone for an anonymous hookup. The platform doesn’t pull in your social media photos or focus on compatible personalities for a relationship — instead, it’s purely for casual sex.

Number of total users

Over 10 million people have downloaded Pure.

Location

Available worldwide.

Focus

Pure connects people who just want to hook up.

Features for a free account

Virtually the only thing you can do for free on Pure is downloading the app.

Pricing and features for a paid account

Pure has multiple tiers of paid accounts. One week costs $10.99. Post a selfie that will stay up for an hour; if you “like” someone and they like you back, begin chatting. The chatbox and the selfie both self-destruct after an hour, so make plans fast.

Interested in

Anyone who wants a casual hookup.

Messaging

Private messages are automatically deleted after an hour of chatting.

Raya is an elite, membership-only app that has sections for dating, making friends, and networking. Wannabe members must be referred by a current member and then, if approved, pay $7.99 per month. Raya has a reputation as a “celebrity” dating app and markets itself as being meant for the upper echelon, with names such as Ben Affleck, Demi Lovato, and Niall Horan having used this exclusive app.

Number of total users

While the number of Raya users is not publicized, only eight percent of applications are accepted.

Location

Available worldwide.

Focus

This exclusive app caters to the rich and famous — or those who want to be.

Features for a free account

Raya does not offer a free option.

Pricing and features for a paid account

All Raya members must pay a $7.99 fee each month. If you and another user both like each other, you can chat privately. Matches expire after 10 days.

Interested in

Most Raya users are looking for someone who is well-off and higher-up.

Messaging

Raya has private messaging available.

SCRUFF is for gay, bisexual, and transgender men. The app was launched in 2010. In addition to the dating function, it has a program where members can sign up to be ambassadors for their city, helping fellow users who are traveling.

Number of total users

According to SCRUFF’s website, it has over 20 million users.

Location

Available worldwide (with location filters) and in 10 languages.

Focus

SCRUFF is for gay, bisexual, and transgender men who want a date or a traveling companion.

Features for a free account

SCRUFF has a lot of free features: You can make a profile, look through other profiles, and send unlimited private messages.

Pricing and features for a paid account

SCRUFF Pro, $19.99 per month, includes features such as an ad-free interface, the ability to browse anonymously, and the option to send videos.

Interested in

Gay, bisexual, and transgender men.

Messaging

SCRUFF allows you to message anybody for free. However, keep in mind that you only get an unlimited chat history with SCRUFF Pro.

As its name suggests, SingleParentMeet is a platform where single parents can connect. “As a single mother I appreciate a website where I can meet other single parents,” said Heather B., a Sitejabber user. If you want to meet a single parent, this is the place to be.

Number of total users

SingleParentMeet sees 410,000 site visits each month.

Location

Available worldwide.

Focus

Single parents.

Features for a free account

Create a profile and browse other users for free. To contact anybody, though, you’ll need to upgrade.

Pricing and features for a paid account

You cannot private message anyone until you have a paid account ($14.99 a month).

Interested in

Fellow single parents.

Messaging

Private messages are only available at a cost.

S’More gets users to focus on personality rather than physical looks by blurring out user photos. As you begin chatting with somebody, their photo will come into focus. S’More was announced in late 2019 and doesn’t have a lot of user data yet, but here’s what we know about the app so far.

Number of total users

S’More launched with over 160,000 downloads.

Location

Soon to be available in Boston, DC, NYC, Chicago, LA, Philly, Austin, and SF.

Focus

S’More blurs out photos to promote matches based on personality,not just looks.

Features for a free account

Once you create a profile, you’ll receive five suggested profiles each day. As you begin to interact with someone that catches your interest, you will unlock that user’s photos — and if they’re checking you out, too, you can start a conversation.

Pricing and features for a paid account

You can pay a fee to promote your profile or subscribe to premium plans for more matches.

Interested in

Anyone.

Messaging

If you and another user are interested in each other, you can exchange private messages.

Sweet Pea is one of the best free dating sites for serious relationships, and tries to emphasize connection over likes. The app does this through a few different features — such as including icebreaker questions, video stories, and advanced search filters to help ensure you find someone who’s also looking for a long-term, healthy relationship. Sweet Pea even donates some of its profits to organizations that help victims of domestic violence.

Number of total users

Sweet Pea has tens of thousands of users.

Location

Available worldwide.

Focus

Sweet Pea aims to help you create meaningful and lasting connections.

Features for a free account

Create a profile and set your intentions; then begin looking for other users (you can receive 15 free matches per day).

Pricing and features for a paid account

Get unlimited matches with VIPea, beginning at $7 per month.

Interested in

Anyone.

Messaging

Yes — you can choose if you want to be messaged first or if you want to start the conversation.

Tastebuds helps you discover people who live near you and share your taste in music — whether you want to go on a date or just find a concert buddy.

“Plenty of chatty people for networking, friends, dating or — get this — concert buddies!” Sitejabber user Leighton R. says.

Number of total users

Tastebuds has over 500,000 users.

Location

Available worldwide.

Focus

Tastebuds was created for people who love music.

Features for a free account

Sign up with your Facebook account and start browsing through profiles — you can send free messages to eight of your matches. The app also has a chatroom.

Pricing and features for a paid account

“Backstage Pass” starts at $10 per month and gives you services such as unlimited messages and no ads.

Interested in

Anyone, romantically or platonically.

Messaging

The “Message Bomb” feature lets you message eight of your matches for free. The paid version of the app gives you unlimited messaging capabilities.

A newer and direct competitor to Grindr, Taimi aims to be the safest app for LGBTQ+. Doubling as both a dating app and social network, you can add friends, post in groups, or match for dates. Users can even chat through video. Taimi is one of the few apps that allows you to view who already liked your profile for free, but you have to pay for some basic features.

Number of total users

Taimi has more than two million users.

Location

Available worldwide.

Focus

Initially created for men, Taimi expanded to reach the entire LGBTQI+ community.

Features for a free account

Sign up with your Facebook, Snapchat, or email, and start looking through profiles. For an instant connection, take a look at people who've already swiped yes on your profile. However, keep in mind if you’re not a paying member, matches may be with people from all over the country. You can use the social network aspect for free, including sharing stories, posts, and participating in groups.

Pricing and features for a paid account

Taimi XL presents suitable members to you based on your chosen criteria, which they prompt with a series of questions. The paid account also gives you an ad-free app experience, send direct messages to any user (even without a match), the ability to make requests for hidden user photos, undo swipes, and more.

A typically basic (and perhaps crucial) feature, to filter users by distance you will also have to upgrade to the paid version, which has a higher price point:

$14.99/week

$53.99/month

$71.99/year

Interested in

Anyone, romantically, or to add friends and join a community.

Messaging

Taimi has extensive message options. A chat box pops up as soon as you match with another Taimi member. For a free account, you can chat through text, audio, or video messages. You can even video call when you feel ready. For a paid account, you can send direct messages if someone catches your eye, even before matching.

This well-known app popularized the “swipe” feature, where you swipe left or right on other profiles as you look for somebody to date or to hook up with.

“Great site for casual dating. If you are looking for some fun, I’d totally recommend it,” said Sitejabber user Alex G.

Number of total users

Tinder has over 7 million users.

Location

Available worldwide.

Focus

Tinder focuses more on fun, casual dating than serious long-term relationships.

Features for a free account

Create a profile and swipe through other accounts. If you and another user both “swipe right” on each other, you can chat.

Pricing and features for a paid account

Tinder Plus costs $9.99 per month. Rewind, unlimited swipes, no ads, and more are all features that Plus users can enjoy.

Interested in

Anyone.

Messaging

Mutual matches can private message.

Founded on the philosophy “friends don’t let friends date alone,” Wingman is an app where your friends create a profile for you. Once they find someone they think you’d like, they can start chatting with that user and eventually set up the person with you.

Number of total users

Although the exact number of Wingman users is not publicized, many reviews have described the user base as “small” and “niche.”

Location

Available worldwide.

Focus

Your friend takes charge of the dating process for you.

Features for a free account

At no cost, you (or rather, your friend) can create a Wingman account, find other users, and exchange private messages with them.

Pricing and features for a paid account

Wingman does not have a paid option.

Interested in

Anyone.

Messaging

Messaging on Wingman is free.

Zoe is one of the best dating apps for women that strives to make dating fun for lesbian, bisexual, and queer women. Released in 2018, the app is relatively new, but already has a large user base of women around the world.

Number of total users

According to Zoe’s website, the app has over 3.5 million registered users.

Location

Available worldwide.

Focus

Zoe caters to lesbian, bisexual, and queer women.

Features for a free account

You don’t have to pay to create an account or swipe through other profiles. If you and another user are both interested in each other, you can start chatting.

Pricing and features for a paid account

Zoe’s premium membership has one-, six-, and twelve-month options, beginning at $14.99 a month.

Interested in

Queer women.

Messaging

Private messaging on Zoe is free.

Zoosk is a dating app that lets you connect with nearby singles. The app uses matchmaking technology to connect you with other users who might be a good fit. It also focuses on safety, verifying the identity of each individual user.

“This service was very affordable and easy to use. I liked the layout and accessibility,” said Jamie S. on Sitejabber. Denyse B. added, “There are less scammers and you feel more safe.”

Number of total users

Zoosk reports over 30 million downloads worldwide.

Location

Available worldwide in over 80 countries.

Focus

Zoosk uses matchmaking technology to pair personalities.

Features for a free account

You can make an account and interact with other users for free.

Pricing and features for a paid account

The cheapest premium option is $29.95 for one month, with the prices going up from there. You can also purchase Zoosk Coins to unlock special features, such as boosting your profile.

Interested in

Anyone.

Messaging

Private messages are free on Zoosk.