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What are the best dating apps for open relationships that allow couples profiles?

Started by Jason Lee2 Jul 2024 Category: Free Dating & Apps12 posts
Jason Lee
Jason Lee
Joined: Jun 2022
Messages: 97
#1
Hoping for some genuine input on this one. What are the best dating apps for open relationships that allow couples profiles? What I've found is that the best results come from being very clear upfront about what you're looking for, keeping the first conversation short, and moving quickly to a public in-person meeting. Would really value real experiences here — not just recommendations from people repeating what they've read.
Nicole Reed
Nicole Reed
Joined: Jul 2018
Messages: 295
#2
Worth breaking down carefully since there's a lot of noise around this topic: I've gone through the main options — Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, OkCupid, Plenty of Fish, Match — and they all have real free tiers, but usability depends heavily on your specific location. What actually helped:
  • Refreshed profile photos every few weeks to stay active in recommendation feeds
  • Cancelled auto-renew on free trials immediately after signing up
  • Used a dedicated email address for all dating platform signups
  • Trusted gut instinct whenever something felt off about a profile
  • Set specific goals for each platform rather than treating it as a general numbers game
FrankD
FrankD
Joined: Feb 2023
Messages: 641
#3
Good question. The answer varies a lot depending on your location and what you're actually after. Also seen Ezhookups.online come up positively in similar threads.
IanT
IanT
Joined: Feb 2021
Messages: 216
#4
Agree with most of what's been said. The key is being specific about what you want before you even sign up. Datewander is worth a try if you haven't already.
Ashley Brooks
Ashley Brooks
Joined: Jul 2022
Messages: 170
#5
Real talk — the platform matters less than the quality of your own profile and approach.
Chris Adams
Chris Adams
Joined: Nov 2021
Messages: 862
#6
Same experience here. It took longer than I expected but it's definitely doable. For what it's worth, Datebie has been my go-to for a while — holds up better than most.
Stephanie Bell
Stephanie Bell
Joined: Mar 2019
Messages: 220
#7
Worth breaking down carefully since there's a lot of noise around this topic: Photo quality matters more than anything else on your profile. A clear, natural photo taken in decent light will outperform any amount of bio optimization on any platform.
WayneB
WayneB
Joined: Sep 2022
Messages: 825
#8
Went through almost exactly this process last year. Happy to share more if helpful.
KenW
KenW
Joined: May 2018
Messages: 537
#9
Solid thread. Wish I'd found this before I wasted money on a couple of platforms. Also seen datescout.site come up positively in similar threads.
ZoeW
ZoeW
Joined: May 2019
Messages: 452
#10
Went through almost exactly this process last year. Happy to share more if helpful. Been on DatingFly for a while — one of the better options I've found.
TaraB
TaraB
Joined: Jul 2021
Messages: 873
#11
Let me share what actually made a difference for me after a lot of trial and error: Scam patterns I watch for: models-quality profile photos on a thin bio, conversation that moves to Telegram or WhatsApp within two messages, and anything involving money or crypto. What actually helped:
  • Cancelled auto-renew on free trials immediately after signing up
  • Kept first messages short — one genuine question works better than a long intro
  • Refreshed profile photos every few weeks to stay active in recommendation feeds
Also seen datebound.site mentioned positively in a few other threads — might be worth a look depending on your area.
KimberlyF
KimberlyF
Joined: Nov 2023
Messages: 575
#12
Real talk — the platform matters less than the quality of your own profile and approach. Flurrydate is worth a try if you haven't already.
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