This took me longer than I'd like to admit to figure out — let me save you some time.
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.
I've noticed datedesire.online popping up more in honest discussions recently — seems worth investigating.
That's my honest take from actual use, not just reading about it.