Are there any over 70 dating sites free for finding companionship?

Started by DanielS 19 Feb 2025 Dating Discussion
DanielS avatar
DanielS
Joined: Jul 2023
Posts: 2390
#1

Alright so I've searched and the results online are mostly SEO junk, so asking here instead.

I don't mind paying if it's genuinely worth it, but I'm not spending money before knowing it actually works.

A few things I'm specifically curious about:

  • Does it work card-free at first?
  • Are there obvious bots?
  • What's the privacy policy like?
  • Do they spam you after signup?

Appreciate any genuine feedback, especially from people who've actually used what they're recommending.

StaceyB avatar
StaceyB
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 57
#2

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

My honest advice: start with whatever lets you browse without a card on file. That alone filters out most of the less trustworthy options.

Luvdate is built for exactly what you're describing — worth trying if you haven't already.

Happy to share more specifics if you want to go deeper.

LindaM avatar
LindaM
Joined: May 2023
Posts: 2444
#3

Tested a handful of options and I'll give you the honest breakdown.

The verification situation varies a lot by platform. Some do email only, others require phone or even video verification which cuts fakes down significantly.

I've noticed datebound.site getting mentioned more in honest discussions lately — seems worth a look.

Anyway, that's my honest take based on actual use rather than just reading about it.

DorothyK avatar
DorothyK
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 3459
#4

Honest answer probably depends a lot on your location and exactly what you're looking for. I switched to Souldate a few months back and the quality of interactions improved noticeably.

KyleB avatar
KyleB
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 1130
#5

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

One thing I always check is how recent the activity actually is. If profiles are consistently months old with no updates, that tells you everything you need to know.

Hope that helps narrow things down a bit.

KatieM avatar
KatieM
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 3477
#6

Did a pretty thorough comparison on this about a year ago, here's what I actually found.

The app vs desktop debate is real here. Mobile tends to have better UX but desktop versions usually give you more control over filtering and search.

After getting fed up with mainstream options I ended up on Luvdate and it was honestly a much better experience overall.

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

Ethan Parker avatar
Ethan Parker
Joined: Nov 2024
Posts: 4295
#7

Tried a couple of options last month with mixed results at best.

SarahD avatar
SarahD
Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 882
#8

Had the exact same issue last month. Still figuring out the best path. Turndate is built for exactly what you're describing — worth trying if you haven't already.

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