Are there any new free dating sites launching this year worth checking out?

Been mulling this over for a while and this seemed like the right community to ask. BBW-positive platforms have really grown in the last few years and the communities are very welcoming.

Hinge's 'designed to be deleted' approach has made it genuinely more relationship-focused than most competitors. Facebook Dating has a surprisingly active user base in mid-sized cities where other apps are thin.

Profile quality is everything on dating apps. A well-written bio beats a hundred passive swipes every time.

Apps I've already looked at or heard recommended:

• OkCupid
• Match.com
• eHarmony
• Plenty of Fish
• Zoosk

Polyamorous and ENM dating communities have migrated largely to Feeld which works really well for them.

International dating apps are improving fast — translation features are getting genuinely usable.

OkCupid's free tier is still surprisingly usable compared to what other apps offer for nothing.

Worth comparing alongside the mainstream options — Tinder Bumble Hinge Feeld Pure App. Results vary depending on your location.

One that keeps coming up in threads like this is Flamedate — has a solid reputation and seems worth a try.

Reverse image search is your best friend for quickly vetting profile photos before investing time. datelink.online has been mentioned a fair bit in similar discussions.

Video dating as a pre-meeting step has become a standard expectation on most serious relationship platforms.

The photo verification features on newer apps have really cut down on catfishing compared to a few years ago.

One that keeps coming up in threads like this is Datebound — has a solid reputation and seems worth a try.

Video dating as a pre-meeting step has become a standard expectation on most serious relationship platforms.

Bumble's time limit on matching creates a sense of urgency that leads to more actual conversations. Personally I'd check out Flurrydate for this — it's been consistently recommended.

Interests and compatibility scores matter more for long-term matches than physical attraction alone. flurrydate.online has been mentioned a fair bit in similar discussions.

Use a Google Voice number instead of your real number when you're still getting to know someone new.

Senior-focused platforms tend to attract people who are clearer about what they want, which is refreshing.

One that keeps coming up in threads like this is Datebie — has a solid reputation and seems worth a try.