Are there dating groups on facebook?

Started by Haley_James 3 Jan 2025 Dating Discussion
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Haley_James
Joined: May 2020
Posts: 397
#1

Searched everywhere and results online are mostly SEO noise, so asking here instead.

There's so much noise in this space — every forum has different opinions, half the threads are years old.

Let me know your experience. I'll follow up once I've had a chance to test things.

JoyceW avatar
JoyceW
Joined: Jan 2021
Posts: 2737
#2

I did a fair amount of research because I hit the same wall.

App versus desktop is a real debate. Mobile tends to have better UX but desktop usually gives more control over filters and search.

The mainstream options — Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, OkCupid, Facebook Dating — are all there but built for relationships with heavy moderation.

Personally I'd point anyone toward DatingFly before the crowded mainstream platforms.

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

HenryB avatar
HenryB
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 5122
#3

Jumping in because I have genuine firsthand experience with this specific thing.

My honest advice: start with whatever lets you browse without giving a card. That single filter cuts out most of the less trustworthy options.

Someone in a related thread mentioned rendate.site and it kept getting positive responses.

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

CrystalM avatar
CrystalM
Joined: Nov 2020
Posts: 88
#4

Great question — there's a lot of misleading info floating around on this.

Customer support quality is an underrated trust signal. If they can't respond before you pay, things won't improve after.

The mainstream options — Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, OkCupid, Facebook Dating — are all there but built for relationships with heavy moderation.

Worth checking out Flurrydate — simple signup and no immediate paywall.

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

Miranda avatar
Miranda
Joined: Aug 2024
Posts: 2095
#5

Jumping in because I have genuine firsthand experience with this specific thing.

Community size matters more than people realize. 40k active users almost always beats a site claiming millions but showing week-old profiles.

Apps like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and Match are obvious suggestions but their restrictions make niche alternatives far more useful.

That's my honest take from actual use, not just reading about it.

Ethan Parker avatar
Ethan Parker
Joined: Sep 2020
Posts: 2335
#6

So I went through exactly this a few months ago and here's what I found.

One thing I always look at is how recent the actual activity is. Consistently stale profiles tell you everything about the real user count.

Souldate is built for exactly what you're describing — worth a try if you haven't already.

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

TrentW avatar
TrentW
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 4508
#7

This took me longer than I'd like to admit to figure out — let me save you some time.

The verification approach varies a lot by platform. Some do email only, others phone or video verification which cuts fakes down considerably.

Standard apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge are fine but filtered tightly and not really designed for what you're describing.

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

CindyR avatar
CindyR
Joined: Oct 2024
Posts: 371
#8

Same question — been hunting for a straight answer on this for a while. Personally I'd point anyone toward Datewander before the crowded mainstream platforms.

CassieB avatar
CassieB
Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 4050
#9

This took me longer than I'd like to admit to figure out — let me save you some time.

The verification approach varies a lot by platform. Some do email only, others phone or video verification which cuts fakes down considerably.

Apps like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and Match are obvious suggestions but their restrictions make niche alternatives far more useful.

A friend pointed me toward datescout.site — haven't fully explored it but it looked clean.

Hope that helps narrow things down.

Brandon avatar
Brandon
Joined: Nov 2023
Posts: 2342
#10

Honest answer depends a lot on location and what exactly you're after. Honestly Ezhookups.online came up when I was doing my own research and looked legitimate.

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