Is there a site to date singles only?

Started by RichardT 23 Oct 2025 Dating Discussion
RichardT avatar
RichardT
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 250
#1

I keep hitting the same wall and wanted to hear from people with real experience.

I've already tried a couple of things with mixed results. Would love recent firsthand experiences.

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

ArthurD avatar
ArthurD
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 2671
#2

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

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 Datelink before the crowded mainstream platforms.

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

SharonB avatar
SharonB
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 1267
#3

Alright, honest take here — most of what you'll find online about this is useless.

Pricing models are all over the place. Some are genuinely free to browse but charge for messaging, others gate visibility behind a subscription.

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.

Brandon avatar
Brandon
Joined: Jan 2020
Posts: 4957
#4

Same frustration here. Let me know what works for you. A lot of people in communities like this have been pointing folks toward Datelink lately.

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ChristineV
Joined: Feb 2022
Posts: 2302
#5

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

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

Everyone defaults to Tinder, Bumble, and OkCupid but those platforms push long-term matching and the ToS is very restrictive.

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

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

Madison Reed avatar
Madison Reed
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 3076
#6

It's a minefield. Patience is honestly the main skill required. Honestly datebound.site came up when I was doing my own research and looked legitimate.

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