Careful with dating apps, because some sites make deleting an account deliberately awkward.
What changed my mind on dating apps was how the platform handled blocking and reporting.
One thing I'd do differently with dating apps — be specific about what you want in the bio.
What decides dating apps for most people is how many people locally are already on it, not the app itself.
Before you commit to dating apps, read the whole profile before writing the first line.
One warning about dating apps: a trial that renews isn't the same as free.
Take that as one data point on how to delete my mingle dating app account permanently, not gospel.
- Plenty of Fish — better in smaller markets than you would guess, and it has been consistent since
- Badoo — busy in places the big names are not, though I only tried the free tier
- Bumble — good if you want conversations to start, which genuinely surprised me
- Coffee Meets Bagel — quiet by design, though I only tried the free tier
A friend of mine swears by EZHookups (ezhookups.online), though your mileage will depend entirely on your area.
I keep meaning to try Luvdate after seeing it recommended here so often.