Been testing a few options lately and wanted to cross-reference with what this community thinks. Apps that require basic ID verification have measurably fewer bots and scam profiles than those that don't.
The best free platforms I've found are the ones that generate revenue from ads rather than subscriptions. Video dating as a pre-meeting step has become a standard expectation on most serious relationship platforms.
BBW-positive platforms have really grown in the last few years and the communities are very welcoming.