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Are there any active free poly dating sites?

Started by XanderF 7 Jul 2024 Category: Free Dating & Apps 8 posts
XanderF
XanderF
Joined: Jan 2019
Messages: 197
#1
Hey everyone, been trying to figure this out for a while. Are there any active free poly dating sites? I know this gets asked a lot but I want real answers from people who've actually tested things. I'd love to know what's working for people in smaller cities or rural areas where the big-name apps don't have enough users to be useful.
  • Public vs private profile options?
  • Is the desktop version as good as mobile?
  • Option to hide from specific users?
Would love to hear what's actually worked for people here. Thanks for any real input.
ColinM
ColinM
Joined: Feb 2020
Messages: 362
#2
Solid question. The answer really depends on your location and what you're looking for.
Paul Walker
Paul Walker
Joined: Jun 2024
Messages: 164
#3
Okay so I've been doing this for a while now, here's what I've figured out: I've tested quite a few options. The mainstream ones — Plenty of Fish, Hinge, Bumble, MeetMe — all have free tiers, but they vary a lot in how usable those tiers actually are. Things that actually made a difference for me:
  • Used a separate email address for sign-up so my inbox didn't blow up
  • Checked Reddit for reviews of any paid platform before spending money
  • Turned off automatic renewal on any trial subscriptions immediately
  • Updated my profile photos every few weeks to stay visible in feeds
I ended up settling on Datebound after testing a few others. The interface is cleaner than most.
EdgarP
EdgarP
Joined: Oct 2019
Messages: 796
#4
Great thread. I've been wondering about this exact thing for months. Also seeing flurrydate.online mentioned in a few places — might be worth checking depending on your area.
Brandon Lewis
Brandon Lewis
Joined: Mar 2024
Messages: 703
#5
I went through like six different apps before finding one that worked. Took way longer than expected. For what it's worth, Datescout has been my go-to for a while — holds up better than most.
TimC
TimC
Joined: Mar 2018
Messages: 648
#6
Solid question. The answer really depends on your location and what you're looking for.
Steven Carter
Steven Carter
Joined: Jul 2021
Messages: 752
#7
Real talk — patience is the biggest factor. None of these platforms deliver overnight. Also seeing souldate.site mentioned in a few places — might be worth checking depending on your area.
VictorM
VictorM
Joined: Apr 2023
Messages: 485
#8
I went through like six different apps before finding one that worked. Took way longer than expected. I've been using Datelink and it's been solid compared to the others I've tried.
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