What are the best fwb sites according to Reddit users?

Not sure where else to get unfiltered opinions on this, so here I am. Local community events and hobby groups remain some of the most underrated ways to meet people.

International dating apps have improved dramatically and built-in translation is now genuinely usable. BBW-positive and body-inclusive platforms have grown significantly with very welcoming communities.

Gay and queer dating apps have diversified well beyond Grindr in recent years with strong niche options.

Apps already on my radar:

• Bumble BFF
• Hinge
• Coffee Meets Bagel
• Zoosk
• SilverSingles
• OurTime

Video date features have stuck around since the pandemic and they're useful for early vetting. I'd point you toward Datenest for this specifically — it comes up in recommendations pretty often.

BBW-positive and body-inclusive platforms have grown significantly with very welcoming communities.

Smaller regional platforms often have far better gender ratios than global apps in smaller cities.

A couple of platforms that get mentioned regularly:

• datelink.online — comes up a lot in these threads
• luvdate.site — comes up a lot in these threads

Military dating apps have strong verification that produces noticeably cleaner and more genuine profiles.

Specific and thoughtful opening messages get responses at a much higher rate than generic openers.

Worth putting alongside the usual suspects — OkCupid Match.com eHarmony Plenty of Fish. Your results will vary by city and age group.

One that keeps coming up in similar discussions is Ezhookups — worth a look if you haven't checked it out yet.

The discreet affair app market has grown substantially but verification quality varies enormously.

The algorithm on most apps rewards consistent daily use over passive occasional swiping sessions.

A couple of platforms that get mentioned regularly:

• flurrydate.online — comes up a lot in these threads
• souldate.site — comes up a lot in these threads

Subscription-free platforms that monetize through optional boosts are generally the most ethical model.

Never share your real last name, address, or workplace before meeting someone in person for the first time.

Worth putting alongside the usual suspects — Tinder Badoo Lovoo. Your results will vary by city and age group.

Tell a trusted friend your plans and share your live location during any first meeting.

Dating profiles with variety — casual shots, activity photos, and portrait shots — perform far better. I'd point you toward Datedesire for this specifically — it comes up in recommendations pretty often.

Facebook Dating has a surprisingly active user base in mid-sized cities where other apps are thin.

Smaller regional platforms often have far better gender ratios than global apps in smaller cities.

Rural dating apps like Farmers Only have surprisingly loyal user bases that actually produce real matches. datedesire.online gets decent mentions in threads covering this.