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#The best dating sites to find a connection this weekend
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“#The best dating sites to find a connection this weekend”
We have tracked down the best dating sites to help you find someone special, including EliteSingles, Match, and eharmony.
The only real issue with online dating is that there are a lot of sites and apps out there to consider. With so many options, it can be really tricky knowing where to find the best crop of potential partners. Each of the dating apps on offer has a selection of features that will matter differently to you depending on your lifestyle, what you want, and what’s most important to you. It’s simply a case of finding something that works for you.
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Whether you’re looking for something specific or a site that ticks every box, we have produced a handy guide that gives you all of the essential details. To ensure that you find a date in time for the weekend, we have tracked down a selection of the best dating sites for everyone, including popular sites like Match, eharmony, and EliteSingles. Good luck out there!
These are the best dating sites for finding a connection this weekend.
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The Good
Career-orientated user base • Ultra-specific filters
The Bad
Extremely pricey • Restricted to a few matches per day • Time consuming
The Bottom Line
Calling on a more mature crowd, EliteSingles weeds out the non-professionals and gives a space for ambitious individuals to connect with genuine, like-minded others
EliteSingles
Turn to this upper-tier dating site to find a successful match (in both senses of the word).-
Three months:
£49.95/month -
Six months:
£34.95/month -
One year:
£24.95/month
Who it’s for: Picky people looking for something super specific in a partner. And guys, this is not the place for younger millennials: EliteSingles loves to brag that 82% of their members are university grads, and with most members also being 33-50 years old, we can say with some certainty that the main targets are mature, working professionals rather than the Tinder-using generation. Sorry students.
Why it’s awesome: Rather than being thrown into an endless pool of profiles, EliteSingles lets you pick out exactly what you’re looking for. After you answer a detailed questionnaire based on the popular Five Factor Personality Test, professional-level algorithms will curate you a limited number of matches. They’ll even compare your own results to those of potential matches to see how you stack up. Like eharmony, the stuff you need to fill out is pretty lengthy – but that’s what you need to do if you’re looking for a lasting relationship, and this helps ensure that you aren’t swiping through tons of people who aren’t your type. Slow and steady wins the race, right?
What you need to know:
Why it’s awesome: Rather than being thrown into an endless pool of profiles, EliteSingles lets you pick out exactly what you’re looking for. After you answer a detailed questionnaire based on the popular Five Factor Personality Test, professional-level algorithms will curate you a limited number of matches. They’ll even compare your own results to those of potential matches to see how you stack up. Like eharmony, the stuff you need to fill out is pretty lengthy – but that’s what you need to do if you’re looking for a lasting relationship, and this helps ensure that you aren’t swiping through tons of people who aren’t your type. Slow and steady wins the race, right?
What you need to know:
- One of Europe’s leading online matchmaking providers, it boasts 13 million singles in over 20 countries
- You can filter people based on location, religion, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation. You can even break it down by profession – if, for example, you are or were a teacher, you might only want to date someone who has also been a teacher.
- All profiles are verified manually with an upscale Fraud Detection System.
- As you would expect from the fancy-sounding name, EliteSingles is expensive (but we say, worth it). Sign up here.
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The Good
Massive user base • LGBTQ friendly • Tons of features for max satisfaction • Chemistry questionnaires are actually decent
The Bad
Outdated and unattractive layout • Entire site looks like a virus-ridden porn ad • Best features get pricey
The Bottom Line
If you can get past the fact that it looks like an ad for a deserted strip club, you’ll get the satisfaction you were looking for and more
AdultFriendFinder
Live videos, group chats, and more monthly visitors than eharmony makes AFF that friend who just wants to help you out where it matters most.-
Free Version:
Yes -
One Month:
£20/month -
Three Months:
£13/month -
One Year:
£10/month
Who it’s for: Horny people.
Why it’s awesome: AdultFriendFinder is our pick for the best hookup site, and that’s because there is such a strong chance of getting exactly what you want. It’s like a Pornhub that you can actually interact with. Regardless of whether you’re looking for an in-person hookup or to blow off some steam via sexting or raunchy videos, AFF has everything that your dirty mind can think of and more. Almost nothing is blurred out, but if you don’t mind that the entire thing looks like a sketchy “There are hot singles in your area” ad, you’ll be in heaven.
With over 25 million monthly users (that’s more than eharmony) as well as live video options, chat rooms, groups for ultra-specific kinks, and more, you can probably assume how wild this site can get. But there’s such a large and diverse group of potential matches, you’re very likely to find someone who’s on the same page as you. The part that you wouldn’t expect is the fact that they offer tons of compatibility questions and matchmaking services, because they’re that intent on finding you a good lay.
Another bonus is that AdultFriendFinder never sleeps. You’ll find people who work the regular 9-5, people who work the night shift, and people in other time zones, so it’s nearly impossible to log on and not have someone to talk to. AdultFriendFinder is like the booty call that’s always awake when you text them.
What you need to know:
Why it’s awesome: AdultFriendFinder is our pick for the best hookup site, and that’s because there is such a strong chance of getting exactly what you want. It’s like a Pornhub that you can actually interact with. Regardless of whether you’re looking for an in-person hookup or to blow off some steam via sexting or raunchy videos, AFF has everything that your dirty mind can think of and more. Almost nothing is blurred out, but if you don’t mind that the entire thing looks like a sketchy “There are hot singles in your area” ad, you’ll be in heaven.
With over 25 million monthly users (that’s more than eharmony) as well as live video options, chat rooms, groups for ultra-specific kinks, and more, you can probably assume how wild this site can get. But there’s such a large and diverse group of potential matches, you’re very likely to find someone who’s on the same page as you. The part that you wouldn’t expect is the fact that they offer tons of compatibility questions and matchmaking services, because they’re that intent on finding you a good lay.
Another bonus is that AdultFriendFinder never sleeps. You’ll find people who work the regular 9-5, people who work the night shift, and people in other time zones, so it’s nearly impossible to log on and not have someone to talk to. AdultFriendFinder is like the booty call that’s always awake when you text them.
What you need to know:
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The Good
Largest user base of all • Low-pressure
The Bad
Pricey • Lots of noise and unwanted messages • Sifting through profiles takes work
The Bottom Line
Somewhere between Tinder and eHarmony lies Match, the Facebook of dating sites
Match
The original and largest, Match’s best feature is its enormous user base.-
Free Version:
Yes -
One Month:
£29.99/month -
Three Months:
£19.99/month -
Six Months:
£9.99/month
Who it’s for: Literally everyone.
Why it’s awesome: Before there were apps on which one could swipe right and left on a dizzying number of potential connections, there was Match. Yes, Match is the mother of all dating sites. Launched back in 1995, its decades in the business help it bring a ton of insight to the table for singles looking for all kinds of connections. And with its more recent push into mobile come a few new features that have helped make the site more relevant, including its very own version of Stories, popularised by Snapchat and, uh, adopted by everyone else. Match users can shoot short videos of their day or add voiceovers to photos and post them to their profiles for other users to check out. “Match is the family brand,” Spira says. “It’s the one someone could see their grandmother on, and someone could see their grandson on. It has the largest critical mass, and they have done a fabulous job of keeping up with the technology.”
What you need to know:
Why it’s awesome: Before there were apps on which one could swipe right and left on a dizzying number of potential connections, there was Match. Yes, Match is the mother of all dating sites. Launched back in 1995, its decades in the business help it bring a ton of insight to the table for singles looking for all kinds of connections. And with its more recent push into mobile come a few new features that have helped make the site more relevant, including its very own version of Stories, popularised by Snapchat and, uh, adopted by everyone else. Match users can shoot short videos of their day or add voiceovers to photos and post them to their profiles for other users to check out. “Match is the family brand,” Spira says. “It’s the one someone could see their grandmother on, and someone could see their grandson on. It has the largest critical mass, and they have done a fabulous job of keeping up with the technology.”
What you need to know:
- It’s technically free to build a profile and browse for matches, but users who want to engage in direct messaging with their matches will have to upgrade to a paid membership, which costs £29.99/month, but is cheaper if you subscribe to more months. There’s also a free trial option.
- Match users can browse on desktop and on mobile through its app.
- Match.com run events across the UK, meaning you can meet other members face to face.
- According to YouGov, Match.com scored highest for ‘Respectability’ amongst dating sites in the UK
- More than 25,000 new users join each day, apparently.
- Spira says it “spans a lot of different relationship types,” from casual to serious.
Image: Gayfriendfinder
The Good
Chat and forum options • Highly social • Free version
The Bad
You need to pay to contact possible matches • Some groups are dormant
The Bottom Line
A gay community with a really social feel that encourages members to be active
GayFriendFinder
A site designed exclusively for Gay men that encourages social interaction.-
Free version:
Yes -
One month:
£27.06/month -
Three months:
£10.84/month -
One year:
£6.18/month
Who it’s for: GayFriendFinder is a gay community where single men meet other men for chat, dating, and hook-ups. So pretty much anything you could want!
Why it’s awesome: The site has great chat and forum features to help you get to know your potential connection. You’ll be encouraged to upload photos to make your profile more attractive but you are under no obligation to do so. Joining is completely free but most communication as well as viewing full profiles requires paid membership, so if you want to find a match then you kind of need to stump up the cash. After you’ve signed up, you can browse the many profiles that have a truly global feel. Even as a standard member you can create hot-lists and send ice-breakers to guys that take your fancy, but to initiate contact via email or chat you’ll need to upgrade.
What you need to know:
Why it’s awesome: The site has great chat and forum features to help you get to know your potential connection. You’ll be encouraged to upload photos to make your profile more attractive but you are under no obligation to do so. Joining is completely free but most communication as well as viewing full profiles requires paid membership, so if you want to find a match then you kind of need to stump up the cash. After you’ve signed up, you can browse the many profiles that have a truly global feel. Even as a standard member you can create hot-lists and send ice-breakers to guys that take your fancy, but to initiate contact via email or chat you’ll need to upgrade.
What you need to know:
- Social interaction is greatly encouraged by GayFriendfinder, with polls, photo rankings, blogs, and an online magazine to get involved with.
- Finding active groups can be a bit tougher as lots of them seem to be lying dormant.
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The Good
High success rate speaks for itself • Quality matches – less noise
The Bad
Pricey
The Bottom Line
If you’re laser-focused on matrimony, this could be the fastest way to get there
eharmony
eharmony is the premier site for straight people who want to get married.-
One month:
£44.95/month -
Three months:
£21.95/month -
Six months:
£18.95/month -
One year:
£9.95/month
Who it’s for: Straight people who really want to get married.
Why it’s awesome: Founded in 2000 by Dr. Neil Clark Warren, eharmony is the site for serious daters. Although originally a US site, in 2007 eharmony partnered with Oxford University to carry out research on UK couples to identify the key differences in compatibility characteristics between the UK and US. The findings of the research were used to create a new version of their algorithm specifically for British singles and the launch of eharmony in 2008. Today eharmony boasts over 4 Million UK members.
Users answer a lengthy questionnaire that helps eharmony determine what it calls “a select group of compatible matches with whom you can build a quality relationship.” Spira says she’s always seen eharmony as a “matrimonial dating site.” “That doesn’t mean you’re going to walk down the aisle, but it certainly means that you’re looking for a very serious relationship that may or may not lead to marriage. It may lead to living together or at least being in an exclusive, committed relationship.”
What you need to know:
Why it’s awesome: Founded in 2000 by Dr. Neil Clark Warren, eharmony is the site for serious daters. Although originally a US site, in 2007 eharmony partnered with Oxford University to carry out research on UK couples to identify the key differences in compatibility characteristics between the UK and US. The findings of the research were used to create a new version of their algorithm specifically for British singles and the launch of eharmony in 2008. Today eharmony boasts over 4 Million UK members.
Users answer a lengthy questionnaire that helps eharmony determine what it calls “a select group of compatible matches with whom you can build a quality relationship.” Spira says she’s always seen eharmony as a “matrimonial dating site.” “That doesn’t mean you’re going to walk down the aisle, but it certainly means that you’re looking for a very serious relationship that may or may not lead to marriage. It may lead to living together or at least being in an exclusive, committed relationship.”
What you need to know:
- While it’s free to make an account, answer questions, and see your matches, you’ll need to select a paid membership to make contact. Prices start at £9.95 per month with a 12 month commitment
- It’s available on both desktop and through its app.
- It’s not recommended for users looking to date casually. “eharmony will not cater to somebody who’s looking for a casual relationship or hookup – you will never see that on eharmony,” Spira says.
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The Good
Photos are verified • Detailed profiles • Focus is on real connections • Designed with seniors in mind
The Bad
Only available via the app • Not the cheapest service out there
The Bottom Line
Perfect for anyone over 50 prioritising quality conversations and connections.
Lumen
An app specifically designed for over 50s, with a focus on quality conversations.-
Free version:
Yes -
Paid version:
£24.99/month
Who it’s for: The millions of single, divorced, or widowed men and women aged over 50.
Why it’s awesome: Lumen is an app-only dating platform dedicated to the over-50s. The site launched in September 2018, and puts an emphasis on quality conversation, with zero tolerance for ageism.
The site distances itself from other senior dating sites and aims to be more fun, engaging, and representative of real over 50s. It’s especially appealing to seniors because it’s specifically designed with them in mind.
There’s also a Lumen Blog, providing dating tips, relationship advice, over 50s fashion guides, and social commentary.
What you need to know:
Why it’s awesome: Lumen is an app-only dating platform dedicated to the over-50s. The site launched in September 2018, and puts an emphasis on quality conversation, with zero tolerance for ageism.
The site distances itself from other senior dating sites and aims to be more fun, engaging, and representative of real over 50s. It’s especially appealing to seniors because it’s specifically designed with them in mind.
There’s also a Lumen Blog, providing dating tips, relationship advice, over 50s fashion guides, and social commentary.
What you need to know:
- There is a free version of Lumen, on which you can chat with up to six singles everyday.
- A paid membership costs £24.99 a month, and grants you access to 200,000 registered users in the UK.
- Lumen claim to verify 100 percent of the photos on every single profile, so you know what you are seeing is legitimate.
- The site is only available through the app.
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The Good
Specifically for older daters • Detailed sign-up process and questionnaire • Report any user who’s acting suspicious
The Bad
You can only see five matches per day
The Bottom Line
A safe, friendly way to jump back into dating.
SilverSingles
SilverSingles has an extensive questionnaire at signup that ensures you find matches who are truly compatible.-
Free version:
Yes -
Three months:
£47.45/month -
Six months:
£36.81/month -
One year:
£26.16/month
Who it’s for: Dating over 60 means that, more than likely, this is your second or third attempt at love. SilverSingles is here to let you know you’re not alone, and that putting yourself back out there doesn’t have to be scary.
Why it’s awesome: A sister site to EliteSingles, SilverSingles uses the same intense compatibility system that EliteSingles does, bringing in the popular big five personality traits to assess five levels of your being: openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism. If you’ve heard of Senior Singles Meet in the past, SilverSingles is that same site with a rebrand — so they’ve actually been working on mastering the five factor model in tandem with senior dating for about two decades. SilverSingles wants to ensure that your next relationship lasts, so the sign-up process and questionnaires will take some time. But hey, if having every tiny part of your personality assessed is what it takes to find the happily ever after you’ve been waiting for, an hour of your time is totally worth it.
What you need to know:
Why it’s awesome: A sister site to EliteSingles, SilverSingles uses the same intense compatibility system that EliteSingles does, bringing in the popular big five personality traits to assess five levels of your being: openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism. If you’ve heard of Senior Singles Meet in the past, SilverSingles is that same site with a rebrand — so they’ve actually been working on mastering the five factor model in tandem with senior dating for about two decades. SilverSingles wants to ensure that your next relationship lasts, so the sign-up process and questionnaires will take some time. But hey, if having every tiny part of your personality assessed is what it takes to find the happily ever after you’ve been waiting for, an hour of your time is totally worth it.
What you need to know:
- SilverSingles will only send you five matches a day, and you can’t search through a pool of people.
- You can hide or block any member you want from seeing your profile, and can report any user who’s acting suspicious or inappropriate.
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The Good
Queer-friendly and inclusive • Lots of users • The questionnaire isn’t tedious
The Bad
The best features aren’t free
The Bottom Line
If a fun and light-hearted experience is what you are looking for, OkCupid is your best bet
OkCupid
OkCupid is the dating site for folks who lean toward the younger and/or more “woke” side of things.-
Price:
Free, with upgrades available
Who it’s for: Chilled out daters.
Why it’s awesome: On OkCupid, users can offer a ton of information about themselves through the site’s Match Questions. Examples include: “Would you date someone who keeps a gun in the house?” or “Should the government require children be vaccinated for preventable diseases?” The answers to these questions help OkCupid determine which members might be a good match for one another. Of note: Per OkCupid’s own stats, liberal women in particular have luck on the site. And in 2017, the site offered users the chance to answer 50 “current events” questions that illuminate users’ politics.”OkCupid has been a favourite of mine for years,” Spira says. “I always liked OkCupid because they have a great critical mass, and the thought-provoking questions really allow you to think how you feel about some of these issues – whether it’s politics or gun control – and how you feel about your date’s answers. People spend a lot of time on the site just perusing the questions that other people answer, and I like that.”
What you need to know:
Why it’s awesome: On OkCupid, users can offer a ton of information about themselves through the site’s Match Questions. Examples include: “Would you date someone who keeps a gun in the house?” or “Should the government require children be vaccinated for preventable diseases?” The answers to these questions help OkCupid determine which members might be a good match for one another. Of note: Per OkCupid’s own stats, liberal women in particular have luck on the site. And in 2017, the site offered users the chance to answer 50 “current events” questions that illuminate users’ politics.”OkCupid has been a favourite of mine for years,” Spira says. “I always liked OkCupid because they have a great critical mass, and the thought-provoking questions really allow you to think how you feel about some of these issues – whether it’s politics or gun control – and how you feel about your date’s answers. People spend a lot of time on the site just perusing the questions that other people answer, and I like that.”
What you need to know:
- OkCupid is free for the most part, but does offer some paid upgrades for features like increased search abilities, a “free automatic boost per day during prime time,” or even the option to browse privately in “Incognito Mode.”
- It’s available on both desktop and mobile.
- OkCupid state they have 2.3 million site visits from the UK and over 1.4 million UK members
- Basic and Premium subscriptions are available
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