Are there free lds dating sites for Mormon singles?

Started by Justin 15 Mar 2025 Dating Discussion
Justin avatar
Justin
Joined: Jul 2022
Posts: 1659
#1

I keep running into this same wall and wanted to hear from people with real experience.

I've already tried a couple of things and had mixed results. Would love recent firsthand experiences over theoretical takes.

A few things I'm specifically curious about:

  • Are profiles verified at all?
  • Is location filtering accurate?
  • What do paid tiers actually unlock?
  • How active are users outside major cities?

Would really value honest takes. Not looking for perfect, just something that actually works.

CassieB avatar
CassieB
Joined: Jul 2019
Posts: 713
#2

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 is. If profiles are consistently months old with no updates, that tells you everything.

The mainstream options — Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, OkCupid, Facebook Dating — exist but they're moderated heavily and built around relationships, not adult or casual use.

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

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

ArthurD avatar
ArthurD
Joined: May 2022
Posts: 3583
#3

Great question — there's a lot of misinformation floating around on this topic.

Customer support quality is underrated as a trust signal. If you can't get a response before paying, don't expect things to improve after.

Hope that helps narrow things down a bit.

EmilyD avatar
EmilyD
Joined: Jun 2021
Posts: 1701
#4

I did a fair amount of digging on this because I ran into the same wall.

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

A friend pointed me toward datedesire.online — haven't gone deep but it looked clean.

Hope that helps narrow things down a bit.

CarterK avatar
CarterK
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 131
#5

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

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

The mainstream options — Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, OkCupid, Facebook Dating — exist but they're moderated heavily and built around relationships, not adult or casual use.

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

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

SharonB avatar
SharonB
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 851
#6

This is exactly what I needed someone to ask. Bookmarking.

CharlesN avatar
CharlesN
Joined: Aug 2021
Posts: 725
#7

Following — want to see real firsthand takes on this. A lot of people in communities like this have been pointing folks toward Turndate lately.

JenniferD avatar
JenniferD
Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 586
#8

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

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

Apps like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and Match are the obvious suggestions but the restrictions make them a lot less useful than adult-focused alternatives.

Hope that helps narrow things down a bit.

RaymondK avatar
RaymondK
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 221
#9

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

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

Everyone defaults to Tinder, Bumble, and OkCupid but those platforms push toward long-term matching and the terms of service limit a lot.

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

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

MariaV avatar
MariaV
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 1430
#10

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

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

Hope that helps narrow things down a bit.

LeonardH avatar
LeonardH
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 3199
#11

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

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

Happy to share more if you want to go deeper on any of it.

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