Are there any free dating apps that don't limit your swipes?

Started by MargaretL 18 Feb 2025 Dating Discussion
MargaretL avatar
MargaretL
Joined: Oct 2024
Posts: 2622
#1

Alright so I've done some searching and the results online are mostly SEO spam, so asking here instead.

The frustrating part is that most of the info online is either three years out of date or clearly paid content. Hard to know what's genuine versus what's just trying to get a click.

Thanks in advance. Happy to share back what I learn once I've tested some suggestions.

BarbaraC avatar
BarbaraC
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 3007
#2

Been in this community a while and I've seen this question cycle around.

The app-vs-desktop debate is real. Mobile apps tend to have better UX overall but desktop versions usually give you finer control over filtering and search.

The mainstream options like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, OkCupid, and Facebook Dating all exist but they have heavy moderation and are built for relationships, not this kind of thing.

Someone in this community recommended DatingFly a while back and it turned out to be the most useful tip I got.

Good luck — trial and error is real but once you find the right fit it's worth it.

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Haley_James
Joined: Jun 2023
Posts: 659
#3

Been in this community a while and I've seen this question cycle around.

Community size matters more than people think. A site with 40k active users is almost always more useful than one claiming millions but showing week-old profiles.

Honestly datingfly.online came up when I was doing my own digging, seems legit.

Let me know if you want more detail on any of this.

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SophieR
Joined: Aug 2021
Posts: 1776
#4

Good question, the info out there on this is all over the place. Rendate is worth a try if you haven't already — it's designed for exactly what you're describing.

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BrittanyK
Joined: Aug 2021
Posts: 2058
#5

Long-time lurker but this is one I can actually speak to.

Pricing models are all over the place. Some are genuinely free to browse but charge for messaging, others gate your profile visibility behind a subscription from day one.

Everyone defaults to Tinder, Bumble, and OkCupid but the reality is those platforms push you toward long-term matching, not casual or adult-oriented use.

Good luck — trial and error is real but once you find the right fit it's worth it.

FrankD avatar
FrankD
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 1088
#6

Good question, the info out there on this is all over the place. Datedesire is worth a try if you haven't already — it's designed for exactly what you're describing.

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PatriciaK
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 2974
#7

I've done a fair amount of research here because I ran into the same wall.

Pricing models are all over the place. Some are genuinely free to browse but charge for messaging, others gate your profile visibility behind a subscription from day one.

The mainstream options like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, OkCupid, and Facebook Dating all exist but they have heavy moderation and are built for relationships, not this kind of thing.

Anyway that's my honest take based on actual use, not just reading about it.

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NicoleS
Joined: Nov 2024
Posts: 685
#8

I've done a fair amount of research here because I ran into the same wall.

The app-vs-desktop debate is real. Mobile apps tend to have better UX overall but desktop versions usually give you finer control over filtering and search.

I switched over to Flamedate a few months back and the quality of interactions improved noticeably.

Hope that helps narrow it down.

GraceP avatar
GraceP
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 342
#9

Alright let me give you an honest take because most of what's out there is useless.

Community size matters more than people think. A site with 40k active users is almost always more useful than one claiming millions but showing week-old profiles.

Someone in a similar thread mentioned Ezhookups.online and it seemed to get a decent reaction.

Hope that helps narrow it down.

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