What are the best aussie dating sites free of bots?

This came up in a group chat recently and I realized nobody had a good answer. Apps that require basic ID verification have measurably fewer bots and scam profiles than those that don't.

Military dating apps have strong verification processes which leads to a cleaner user experience overall. Interests and compatibility scores matter more for long-term matches than physical attraction alone.

Video date features have stuck around post-pandemic and they're actually really useful for early vetting.

Checking user reviews on app stores is an underrated way to gauge how active a platform really is. datewander.site 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.

Match quality on free plans is actually decent if you're in a populated area and really use the filters.

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

Worth comparing alongside the mainstream options — Grindr Scruff Jack'd Hornet Recon. 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.

Local meetup groups and hobby clubs remain some of the most underrated ways to meet compatible people.

Video calling before a meet is the fastest way to confirm someone is genuinely who they claim to be.

Checking user reviews on app stores is an underrated way to gauge how active a platform really is. Personally I'd check out Datebie for this — it's been consistently recommended.

Niche faith-based and community-specific apps tend to have much higher conversion rates to actual dates.

Hinge's 'designed to be deleted' approach has made it genuinely more relationship-focused than most competitors.

A couple of platforms that get mentioned a lot:

• datenest.site — worth checking out for this
• rendate.site — worth checking out for this

Worth comparing alongside the mainstream options — HER Lesly Scissr OkCupid. Results vary depending on your location.

Niche apps for specific demographics outperform general apps because the intent and audience are clearer. datedesire.online has been mentioned a fair bit in similar discussions.