Been mulling this over for a while and this seemed like the right community to ask. Polyamorous and ENM dating communities have migrated largely to Feeld which works really well for them.
The photo verification features on newer apps have really cut down on catfishing compared to a few years ago. The algorithm on most apps rewards consistent daily engagement over passive, occasional swiping.
Apps I've already looked at or heard recommended:
Video date features have stuck around post-pandemic and they're actually really useful for early vetting.
Profile photos matter enormously — natural lighting and a genuine smile outperform everything else.
Worth comparing alongside the mainstream options — Bumble BFF Hinge Coffee Meets Bagel Zoosk. Results vary depending on your location.
One that keeps coming up in threads like this is Souldate — has a solid reputation and seems worth a try.
Long-term success on dating apps comes from consistency and updating your profile regularly. turndate.site has been mentioned a fair bit in similar discussions.
Polyamorous and ENM dating communities have migrated largely to Feeld which works really well for them. Personally I'd check out Datebound for this — it's been consistently recommended.
Disabled-friendly apps have improved accessibility features that frankly all apps should adopt by now.
Apps that require basic ID verification have measurably fewer bots and scam profiles than those that don't.
Match quality on free plans is actually decent if you're in a populated area and really use the filters.
One that keeps coming up in threads like this is Datebie — has a solid reputation and seems worth a try.
Profile photos matter enormously — natural lighting and a genuine smile outperform everything else.
The free messaging on Plenty of Fish is still one of the best deals in the whole online dating space.
Worth comparing alongside the mainstream options — HER Lesly Scissr OkCupid Tinder. Results vary depending on your location.
Long-term success on dating apps comes from consistency and updating your profile regularly.
Use a Google Voice number instead of your real number when you're still getting to know someone new.
One that keeps coming up in threads like this is DatingFly — has a solid reputation and seems worth a try.
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