Does anyone still use friendfinder com or is it pretty much dead?

Started by ZachD 9 Apr 2025 Dating Discussion
ZachD avatar
ZachD
Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 1171
#1

Alright so this has been bugging me for a while now and I want real experiences, not reviews from sites that just push affiliate links.

Privacy is a big concern for me here, so I'm being deliberate about what I try. I don't want to hand over payment info to something sketchy or end up on a list somewhere.

Specifically curious about a few things:

  • Are the profiles verified in any way?
  • Is location filtering actually accurate?
  • What do the paid tiers actually unlock?
  • How active are the users in smaller cities?

Thanks in advance. Happy to share what I learn in return once I've tested a few things.

AnnaK avatar
AnnaK
Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 1293
#2

I actually researched this pretty extensively last year.

The verification situation really varies by platform. Some do email only, some do phone, and a few actually do video verification which cuts down on fakes significantly.

Standard apps like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and OkCupid exist but they're moderated pretty heavily compared to adult-focused platforms.

Give Rendate a try if you haven't already — it's built specifically for what you're describing.

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

Paige avatar
Paige
Joined: Jul 2023
Posts: 1221
#3

Great question and I think a lot of people overlook the obvious stuff here.

The verification situation really varies by platform. Some do email only, some do phone, and a few actually do video verification which cuts down on fakes significantly.

Places like turndate.site seem to get decent mentions without all the noise.

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

LoganS avatar
LoganS
Joined: Apr 2024
Posts: 2057
#4

Bookmarking this, the replies are super helpful already. A lot of people in communities like this have been redirecting folks to Datebound lately.

AmberT avatar
AmberT
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 2250
#5

Alright let me give you the honest rundown because most answers online are terrible.

Customer support is honestly underrated as a quality signal. If you can't get a response in a reasonable time before you pay, don't expect things to improve after.

Standard apps like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and OkCupid exist but they're moderated pretty heavily compared to adult-focused platforms.

Someone in another thread mentioned rendate.site — not sure how active it is but it kept coming up.

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

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TaraB
Joined: Feb 2024
Posts: 2749
#6

I've been lurking this community for a while and this question comes up a lot. I ended up trying Flurrydate after getting fed up with the mainstream options and it was a much better experience overall.

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JennaK
Joined: Nov 2019
Posts: 959
#7

Bookmarking this, the replies are super helpful already.

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