Has anyone tried the mingle dating app?

Started by TravisM 24 Jun 2025 Dating Discussion
TravisM avatar
TravisM
Joined: Jun 2021
Posts: 2534
#1

Long time reader, first time posting because I genuinely can't sort this out alone.

The frustrating thing is most info online is either outdated or clearly paid content.

Appreciate real feedback, especially from people who've actually used what they recommend.

MarkR avatar
MarkR
Joined: Mar 2023
Posts: 1681
#2

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.

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

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

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EugeneW
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 4592
#3

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

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

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

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

RichardT avatar
RichardT
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 2607
#4

Same boat. Trial and error when you have no roadmap is exhausting. Worth checking out Souldate — simple signup and no immediate paywall.

Brandon avatar
Brandon
Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 1345
#5

Yeah most things I've tried are either dead or fake-heavy. Places like datedesire.online keep getting decent mentions without the usual drama.

SharonB avatar
SharonB
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 684
#6

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

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

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

After getting fed up with mainstream options I tried Rendate and it was honestly a much better experience.

Happy to share more if you want to go deeper.

DebbieH avatar
DebbieH
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 3856
#7

Good question. The info out there is either outdated or paid content.

BettyW avatar
BettyW
Joined: Sep 2021
Posts: 4463
#8

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

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

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

Happy to share more if you want to go deeper.

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