Top 10 Dating Sites In The Uk That Is Free

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Now is the perfect time to log on. Most well-known dating sites see their biggest surge in traffic on Boxing Day, with a second spike on the first Sunday after New Year — sometimes known as 'Dating Sunday'. And of course, Valentine's day is just around the corner.

The good news is, the range of dating sites has never been bigger. Whether you’re mad about dogs, passionate about green issues or a connoisseur of fine wines, you may just be a few clicks away from someone who shares your interests.

Here is our pick of the best dating websites and apps – not forgetting our very own website dating.telegraph.co.uk.

The best dating sites and apps in the UK

1. Eharmony

Best for: serious relationships

Free membership (limited)

5 million users in the UK

Modern matchmaking service, eharmony, claims over two million people have found love through their site. Users are required to fill out a short quiz to determine their core values in relation to others, and this powers many useful tools to help them find love (including compatibility scores, personality profiles, and relationship advice).

It’s free to register and download the app, send ‘smiles’ and pre-written Icebreakers to get the conversation started. However, you need to subscribe for customised messages and unlimited access to your match’s profile. Subscription costs from £7.95 per month for 24 months.

2. Match.com

Best for: getting back out there

Free membership (limited)

3 million users in the UK

Synonymous with online dating, Match.com has someone for everyone. Create a detailed profile, then find your potential partner through a criteria search. You can go on “zen mode” to be only contacted by those who meet your criteria.

It’s free to become a member but you can only send and receive messages if you are a subscriber. Subscription costs from £12.99 per month for six months.

3. EliteSingles

Best for: educated singles in their forties

From £19.90 per month

13 million users worldwide

Those averse to swiping left may enjoy EliteSingles – a site that uses a personality test to match users based on their compatibility. The comprehensive compatibility test takes into account looks, personality (with questions on how optimistic and ambitious you are, your social skills, how friends would describe you, and more), and what you're looking for in a partner – including whether or not you want children. Most users are looking for a long-term commitment and intellectual match, and 85 per cent of users have a degree and are between 30 and 55 years old.

You need to subscribe to send messages to your matches, as well as see all of their photos and leave comments. Premium membership costs from £19.90 per month for 12 months; or you can trial it for three months (£39.95 per month) or six months (£21.95 per month).

4. Silver Singles

Best for: Over 50's who are looking for love

Free membership (limited)

70,000 users in the UK

While Silver Singles is most popular in the States, it is starting to catch on in the UK, too. To register for the site, you must fill out a comprehensive personality test, which takes between 15 and 30 minutes and aims to partner you with your perfect match.

While profiles are quite detailed, they are kept behind a paywall. Likewise, you will need to pay in order to send messages to prospective matches. This premium membership costs from $24.95 for 12 months.

5. Our Time

Best for: meeting a variety of over-50s singletons in your area

Free membership

150,000 active users

Fairly new to the dating app scene, Our Time is a breath of fresh air for those who are tired of swiping and want to meet someone IRL (that's 'in real life' in text speak). The site hosts regular events for mature singles in your area, where you can meet likeminded people. Feeling shy? You can bring up to three friends with you for moral support.

The app is owned by Match Group, meaning your profile will appear on other dating sites – which widens the pool for meeting your potential partner.

6. Telegraph Dating

Best for: meeting like-minded individuals

Free membership (limited)

220,000 members worldwide

The Telegraph Dating site is a straightforward way to meet like-minded singles. As you set up your free profile, simply describe the type of person for whom you’re searching. Then, browse the site and view others’ profiles; once you find someone who you feel is a good match, send them a message.

A free membership allows you to read messages from potential matches and reply with a one-liner. Only paying subscribers can start conversations and write personal, customised messages. It costs from £12 per month for 12 months for a subscription. For an additional £10 per month, you can upgrade to Premium, where anyone can reply to your messages for free.

7. Parship

Best for: singles looking for a long-term commitment

Free (limited)

23,000 new members every week

Parship has a scientific approach to helping you find love. Relying on 40 years of findings on how to build a successful relationship, the site categorises users into 36 personality traits, and uses a matching algorithm of 136 rules. The compatibility questionnaire is extensive, and covers everything from what you look for in a partner to whether you sleep with the window open.

There is a fairly even male/female split in the users, and 52 per cent of them are graduates. The site welcomes 23,000 new members every week, and almost four in 10 find their partner through Parship. However, whilst it is free to sign up, take the comprehensive personality test, view your matches and send them 'smiles', you have to pay to be able to message your matches. Membership costs from £14.90 per month for 12 months, but you can trial the site for six months (£19.90 per month) or three months (£29.90 per month), too.

8. Original Dating

Best for: Singles who want a quirky way of finding The One

From £10 per event

Over 250,000 users

Tired of swiping right? Original Dating is unlike other apps in that it focuses on singles meeting up in real life. There are speed dating events (including virtual options) where you will typically meet between 15 and 20 people in one night. Unlike the speed dating events of old, Original Dating ensures there is an even ratio of men:women by asking all attendees to book online. You can subscribe for discounts and access to more exclusive events, or just give an event a go (prices start at just £10).

9. Lumen

Best for: mature dating for the young at heart

Free membership

350,000 users worldwide

Whether your children have flown the nest or you’re recently divorced, dating in your fifties is a bit of a minefield. That’s where Lumen comes in.

Some dating apps can be soul-destroying when conversations consist of boring pleasantries. Not so with Lumen. Your icebreaker message needs to be at least 50 characters long, which encourages interesting chats.

All accounts are verified, and profiles are detailed – with at least three photos and a lengthy bio. There are no paywalls on the site but you can only start six conversations per day as a free member. You can upgrade to 12 conversations per day if you subscribe for £24.99 per month.

10. OkCupid

Best for: quirky and open-minded singles

Free membership

4 million users worldwide

OkCupid has an extensive personality questionnaire, designed to increase compatibility. You can then inject personality into your profile by answering quirky questions, such as “Do you make your bed every day?”

Instead of being bombarded with messages, you can only message those with whom you have matched. Downloading the app and speaking to users is free but you can upgrade to Premium for extra features.

In 2014, the OKCupid app was the first to introduce 22 genders and 13 sexual orientation options. This inclusive outlook has made OkCupid particularly popular, making 91 million connections every year according to their site.

11. Bumble

Best for: empowering women

Free membership

22 million users worldwide

To redress the gender imbalance of dating apps, women have to begin the conversations on Bumble. Profiles are not as detailed as on some apps, but you can make video calls and get to know your match before you meet.

Lazy users are penalised on Bumble, as you only have 24 hours to initiate a conversation before the match expires. The app is free to use but you can upgrade to Bumble Boost, where you can see users who have already ‘liked’ you, for £11.16 per month for 6 months or even just £2.49 for the day.

12. HER

Best for: meeting like-minded queer women

Free membership

4 million members worldwide

HER is a much-needed breath of fresh air on the dating app scene, as it's dedicated to helping queer, bisexual and lesbian women find their ideal partner. The app is free and you can view profiles, add friends and start chats at no extra cost. Upgrade to HER Premium to filter users by sexuality, see who is currently online and more.

HER also shares LGBTQ+ news and events taking place in your area, and there are smaller chat groups where you can meet other users.

13. Inner Circle

Best for: young professionals

Free membership

3 million users worldwide

The adverts for Inner Circle look like promotions for Glyndebourne, featuring couples in black ties and cocktail dress. This dating app is selective and there’s even an application process. In 2016, there were 450,000 applicants on the waiting list.

Tailored to matchmaking ambitious, career-savvy young professionals, Inner Circle claims to have made 10,000 successful matches. The app is free to download, but you can upgrade to premium packages. There are also exclusive members events. Polo in the park, anyone?

14. Happn

Best for: busy people

Free membership

50 million users worldwide

In the films, people lock eyes on the train, start a conversation and then fall in love. In reality, we are too awkward (and British) to act on impulse. That’s where Happn comes in. If you have crossed paths with another user, they'll show up at the top of your Happn page. If you like what you see, you can send a heart and, if they send one back, instigate a conversation.

Your exact location is not shared – just the approximate area. The app is free but you can upgrade for Premium benefits including up to 10 ‘Hellos’ and access to the list of people who like you.

15. Hinge

Best for: young people looking for love

Free membership

5.5 million members worldwide

Hinge is the new kid on the dating game block, known amongst millennials as ‘the relationship app’. To set up a profile, you need more than just photos and a one-line bio. Instead, you must answer three questions (e.g. 'My childhood crush?...Andrew Garcia') and potential matches can 'like' your answers and start up a conversation.

The app is free to download and you have unlimited access to profiles, swiping and sending messages. However, you can upgrade to a Preferred Membership, which allows you to better filter results.

16. Tinder

Best for: casual dating

Free membership

Over 50 million users worldwide

It’s the Godfather of dating apps. Tinder, the photo-heavy app with 2 billion views per day, allows you to swipe right to potential partners, then message and arrange a date. The app is responsible for 1 million dates per week, according to the site.

Tinder seems geared towards casual dating. Profiles are not as detailed as on other apps, but you can include your name, job, company, education, location and links to your Instagram and Spotify accounts.

17. Badoo

Best for: keeping your options open

Free membership (limited)

Over 497 million users worldwide

If you want to be spoiled for choice, give Badoo a go. When you sign up for the app, you select what you're looking for – just to chat, casual dates, a serious relationship or stay open-minded.

The app has a swipe function but it’s also possible to drop in on people’s live video chats. Profiles consist of basic personal information and you get notifications when someone likes or messages you. This, however, can be overwhelming as there are so many users. Premium prices depend on the package and subscription you sign up to, but start at £2.29 a week

18. Coffee Meets Bagel

Best for: romantics

Free membership

7 million users worldwide

As you can probably tell from its moniker, this app’s main fanbase is in the States. However, it certainly brings something different to the dating game. Its stand-out USP is that the site only sends you one match every day, which means you have to really consider whether this person is a good match, as opposed to swiping left without giving them a second thought.

That being said, you can click on the ‘Discover’ tab and like a handful of people per day. If you match, the app suggests a personalised icebreaker (e.g. “Ask Thomas about his recent trip to Thailand!”). It’s free to download the app and speak to your matches. However, you can upgrade for a Premium membership to see if your messages have been read and to access stats on your match – how long they typically take to reply, for instance.

19. Qemistry

Best for: Young TikTok-obsessives looking for love

Free membership

Designed for 18-35 year olds of all genders and orientations, Qemistry is a breath of fresh air on the dating app scene. It's still in its infancy (it only launched on September 3 this year) but it has great potential. To use it, you upload videos to your profile – whether that be TikToks, Instagram Stories or a video of you telling a joke or having a boogie. Unlike curated photo profiles (with their emphasis on abs) this lets your personality shine through.

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20. Christian Connection

Best for: Christians looking for long-term commitment

Free membership (limited)

110,000 users worldwide.

On Christian Connection, users can create detailed profiles, outlining their jobs, political views, dream holiday destinations, favourite films and, of course, religious standpoints.

If you find someone you like, you can ‘wave’ at them and send a message. Membership is free but this only allows you to match, send waves and preset replies. There is a free 3-day trial for a taster of the subscription service; if you subscribe, from £24 per month, you can send unlimited messages and get discounted entry to social events.

21. Muzmatch

Best for: single Muslims looking for love

Free membership

1 million members worldwide

You may recognise Muzmatch from their fun advertising campaigns (“Halal, is it me you’re looking for?”). Yet the free dating app has plenty of other stand-out features which may explain its 25,000 success stories. Firstly, it protects your privacy – you can use an alias and keep your photos hidden or blurred until a later date, so there’s no danger of friends or family stumbling across your profile.

All users are verified and you can opt to have a chaperone (a ‘Wali’) in your chats. The app is free for you to swipe, match and chat. However, you can upgrade to Instant Match, where you can talk to someone before they have liked you back.

22. JDate

Best for: Jewish singles

Free membership

The net's biggest Jewish dating service, JDate, has been around for nearly 20 years. Following its redesign in 2017, it is now a more streamlined service. After uploading a bio (typically 100-150 words) and up to 6 photos, you can browse others’ profiles to assess their physical features, hobbies, religious practice and what they’re looking for.

It’s easy to keep track of potential partners with the Look Book, a list of who has liked you back. Plus, there’s a community feel to the site due to the Kibitz Corner, where the site provides daily questions and you can compare answers with your matches.

How to avoid dating scams

Dating expert, James Preece from jamespreece.com shares his tips on how to avoid scammers:

1. If you’re suspicious about a profile report it to the dating website or app so they can investigate it.
2. Try doing your own detective work – ask them for their full name and look them up on Google and social media.
3. Don’t be afraid to question their authenticity – if they are genuine they won’t mind you trying to verify them.
4. Remember, they may spend months building a relationship with you and will only ask for money once you’re emotionally involved.
5. Ask a friend for advice as they are not as emotionally involved as you, they may be able to see something you can’t.
6. Look out for fake or stolen photographs. You can use sites like TinEye.com to check the authenticity of a photo and you can try doing a reverse image search on Google (by clicking on the camera logo in the search bar and uploading an image) to see if they are using a fake picture.
7. Never give out too much personal information, such as your home address, phone number or email.
8. Consider setting up a new email address to use for online dating and perhaps even get a cheap Pay As You Go phone to use for making phone calls.

For more tips and advice on successful dating after 40, visit our Mature Dating section.

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In the world of online dating, very few are completely free. In most cases, you’ll be able to register a profile for free and get some access to the basic feature set, but you’ll need to upgrade to a paid membership for all the bells and whistles – including being able to send messages and connect with other singles.

All of the sites we’ve reviewed below offer free registration so that you can try before you buy. It’s a great way to test drive a platform before handing over your hard-earned cash. Some people see payment as a bad thing, but it actually serves to maintain a great user experience and ensure that everyone on the site is serious about dating.

Below that, we’ve also included a few dating sites that are completely free for those who don’t want to spend a cent.

We hope that you find some value and figure out the right dating site for you.

This article contains affiliate-links.

Completely Free Dating Sites

The sites below are completely free to use, for the most part. Some of them will offer access to a range of additional features if you’re willing to pay – but these are often ancillary to the core functionality.

It’s important to note here that when a dating site is completely free, as these sites are, they are often funded through ads on the site. So, you’ll have to tolerate these as part of the user experience.

• Send messages for free
• Popular free dating site
• Pay for more features

• Completely free to use
• Popular free dating site
• Lots of ads on the site

• Offers free membership
• Your daily activity is limitied unless you pay
• Pay for more features

• 100% free to use
• Only for people in the UK
• Quick and easy registration

Dating Sites with Free Registration

These sites in this category allow you to create a profile for free and test the platform before you sign up for any of their paid plans.

It’s important to note here that you get what you pay for when it comes to online dating sites, and so often it is well worth it to use a paid site. Because they are being supported by paying customers, they have more money to spend on developing the site, improving the matchmaking, and creating a great user experience.

• Registration is completely free
• 1.6M people have met their partner on Match
• Leading online matchmaking agency

• Use basic functions for free
• More than 20 years of experience
• Focuses on lasting, long-term relationships

• 85% of members are highly educated
• Advanced matchmaking algorithm
• Basic functions are free

• 52% of users are graduates
• Compatibility-based online dating service
• Basic membership is free

• Mature dating for singles over 50
• Hosts real life events
• Profiles are validated manually

• For singles who are serious about dating
• Personality based matchmaking
• Available in 38 different countries

• Dating site for singles over 50
• Matchmaking based on personality
• Safe and secure to use

• Behavioral Matchmaking technology
• More than 12 years of experience
• High member activity

• Dating for Christian singles
• 10 day free trial for new members
• Active since 1999

• One of the biggest casual dating sites
• Free premium trial
• Perfect for casual hook-ups

• Dating for singles 50 years and above
• Scientific personality test
• Offers video calls

• Casual dating site
• Easy and quick registration
• Mainly for people seeking an affair

Match.com
A market leader when it comes to online dating

Match.com is probably the most well-known dating site in the world and they’ve helped connect over 1.5m people on the platform. Through the years, they’ve continued to develop their platform and today it’s a sleek and powerful matchmaking tool is hard to beat. It’s an incredibly strong brand for a reason.

You can register a profile for free on their site and see what the platform is all about. When you create a profile, you’ll notice that it is much more detailed than on some other sites – which points to the depth of connection they look to create. Every component is specifically designed to articulate parts of who you so you can codify a holistic picture of who you are. It’s well worth going through this process because it makes for much richer experiences when you connect with someone else on the site. The detail also makes the actual matchmaking that much more precise and that is what puts the platform in a league of its own.

You really do get out what you put in here. The site rewards effort and honesty first and foremost. The more effort you put into your profile and the more authentic you are, the greater your chances of success. Why not create a profile for free and check it all out before you commit? You might just find that this is the perfect space for you to find that special someone.

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Perfect for finding love

20+ year track record

Offers great smartphone app

Lots of members

The profiles are quite in-depth and can take some time to fill out properly.

eharmony
Designed for those seeking serious and long-term relationships

eharmony has been around for two decades now and they are incredibly relevant when it comes to online dating. Every 14 minutes they facilitate a match and that’s a pretty insane statistic. Luckily, you can try their platform for free and experience some of the basic functionality before deciding if this is the place for you.

Their personality and compatibility tests are the heartbeat of their matchmaking as they try to determine what you care about and who you might be suited for. The algorithm will process your answers and seek to match you with like-minded people who value the same things as you do. This ensures that you’re not wasting any time with people who you aren’t going to get along with. Everyone that you’re matched with has something that you share – to get the conversation started. As a result, eharmony remains one of the best places to find truly authentic relationships.

It’s a good idea to put some time into the registration process because this is the major screening mechanism that makes sure that only those who want serious relationships are on the site. It skews towards those looking for long-term relationships and partners so if you’re in search of something more casual, then you’d be best served elsewhere. But if you are looking for a real partner – you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better option.

Only for singles who are serious about dating

Great matchmaking

Simple and easy to use

Lots of members in the UK and across the world

EliteSingles
85% of members are highly educated singles

Elite Singles focuses all its attention on connecting singles with a higher education. So, you can sign up for free and use a lot of the basic functionality to find a partner who is intellectually minded. The sign-up process is very efficient and every day, you’ll receive 3-7 potential matches so that you aren’t wasting any time. Quality over quantity here.

Because of the way that this site is set up, those potential matches are bound to be intellectually stimulating, ambitious, driven, and serious singles who are looking for something that will last. This is not the place for casual dating. And so, if intelligence is something that is important to you, then this site should be your main priority.

We think that after trying the free version and seeing the quality of singles on the platform, you’ll be convinced that it’s worth paying for. But don’t take our word for it – dive in and check it out for yourself. You’ll be amazed at what you find.

Most members are university educated

Members are serious about dating

Profiles are manually verified

Personality-based matchmaking

Not suitable for those who didn’t go through traditional education

Parship makes use of a proprietary matchmaking algorithm to identify 32 different traits using 136 different rules that all come together to form a>

Great for finding a serious and long-term relationship

Matching based on a unique system called ‘Parship Principle’

Available in 13 countries worldwide

Few members when compared with Match.com and eharmony

Ourtime
One of the best senior dating sites out there

Ourtime set out to help single seniors connect with like-minded people and they’ve delivered on that mission tenfold so far. Their key focus is on matching singles who have similar interests and similar outlooks on love and life. In everything they do, they strive to create a safe space, both online and in-person at their events, for real, authentical connections. And they’ve managed to curate one of the most wholesome communities out there.

When you’re over 50, the best of your life is still to come and a site like this can open up your horizons to new people that you never would have had the chance to meet or get to know. Plus, you get the added opportunity of those turning into long-term relationships with a bit of luck. There’s a depth and empathy on Ourtime that is very rare in the industry, and it’s something that’s not easy to explain. They’ve built a culture where everyone seems to be open and honest about themselves which makes for really great conversation and authentic connection.

If you give it a go, you’ll find a self-selected group of people who are willing to dedicate the time and effort to seek real connection. You’ve really got nothing to lose.

All profiles are verified

All members are all 50 years and above

Hosts real life events

Large user base

Be2 brings a rigor in terms of their personality assessments that makes for a really interesting online dating experience. These inputs feed proprietary algorithms that aim to facilitate real connections between people who have some key things in common. There’s nothing else on the market that is being as ambitious with data as they are.

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In fact, the personality assessments are actually super valuable to get to know yourself. They have this knack of holding up a mirror to those parts of yourself that matter and showing you what sort of person you are and who you should be trying to connect with. Whenever we are looking for a partner, we have to first understand who we are and so that is why this site is so great. It starts on the right foundation.

There is a lot of technology behind the scenes here and so it’s actually much more than a mere dating site. We don’t think you’ll regret giving it a go – if only for the chance to understand yourself a bit better. And who knows – maybe that unlocks the door for a really wonderful long-term partnership? Only time will tell.

Algorithm based matchmaking

Members are serious about their search for love

Partner suggestions are based on personality

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The price is above average

Profile pictures are blurred unless you become a paid member

SilverSingles
Dating for seniors with a new lease on life

Silver Singles has managed to nurture a community of singles who are over 50 years old and are looking to connect with others who share their vitality and attitude towards life. You won’t find downers on this platform, everyone on there seems to be in this for the right reasons.

As far as interfaces go, this one is the easiest to use. By removing a lot of the fluff that clutters up other apps, it allows you to focus only on what matters – that carefully curated list of matches. These potential soulmates are brought to you thanks to powerful personality compatibility assessments that make sure that you have something in common right from the start. You can get straight to it without any awkwardness. Chemistry is all but guaranteed.

This fresh take on over-50s dating is awesome and we think that you’ll be pleasantly surprised by what you experience when you get involved. There is no steep learning curve to get started and you can access a lot of the basic functionality for free. There really are no excuses for this one – you just have to put yourself out there and see what happens.

Senior dating for people above 50

Safe and secure site

Matchmaking based on personality

Simple and easy to use

Zoosk
Dating app based on behavioral matchmaking technology

Zoosk is a really exciting dating app that is mostly targeted towards young, mobile-first singles. They have amassed a huge platform of over 40m users worldwide over the past few years and they’re taken all that data to craft a really unique matchmaking experience that is perfect for finding you a more casual short-term relationship or a more serious long-term partnership.

As you might expect, their mobile app is really good, and it is the hub through which everything happens. It wouldn’t be too controversial to say that they dominate the mobile dating space – they’ve really focused their attention there. The whole platform is fast-paced, vibrant and exciting. Some would even say – addictive. In a good way. They have managed to create a dating experience that feels fresh and unique and can compete for attention with the best of the best. There’s a reason why people keep coming back time and time again.

Throw caution to the wind and you never know what you might find with Zoosk. They’ve got something special. Just be careful that it doesn’t take over your life – it’s addictive, remember?

Great for finding short-term or long-term relationships

40 million users worldwide

Activity on the site is high

Unique features and a great mobile app

If your Christianity is important to you and you want to find someone who shares that faith, then you have to be on Christiancafe.com. The site is specifically targeted for Christian singles who want to connect with people who love God in the way that they do. And you really have no excuse because they offer a 10-day free trial for new members so you can see exactly what it’s all about.

As one might expect, the site is for people who are dating for marriage, so you won’t find anyone there that isn’t looking for a serious relationship. As a result, you’ll never have to doubt someone’s intentions on the site, because your values will be aligned with theirs. The site has Christian owners who have done everything they can to build a platform that stays true to its mission. And it does a great job at that.

It makes sense to try their very generous free see if you like it. We think that if you give it a try, you might just find that the investment is worth it because of the quality of Christian singles on the site. You’ve got nothing to lose.

Singles share same Christian values and beliefs

Generous free trial to test-drive the platform

Self-selects for people looking for serious relationships

Expensive monthly subscription

Only suitable for believing Christians

C-Date shines when it comes to casual hookups. It’s gone above and beyond to ensure complete safety and anonymity so you can connect with other casual daters without any concerns. And with tens of thousands of new singles joining every single day, the world is really your oyster. We can highly recommend signing up for their free premium trial if this is something that you’re into.

On the platform, you’ll know that the people you meet are on the same page as you are, so you don’t have to go through any awkwardness. You can get straight to the point. It’s refreshing to see a site so honest and unapologetic about the reason it exists. Naturally, every interaction could be the start of an adventure – which keeps things very exciting.

If it’s just fun that you’re after, C-Date is the place to be. In no time at all, you’ll be connected to open-minded people who don’t want any strings attached. Feeling spontaneous? Well, then you’ve come to the right place. Step in…

Perfect for casual hookups

Free premium trial

Fairly cheap to use

Free to use for women

If you’re getting into the online dating game as an over 50-year-old, one of the best sites you can get onto is TrueLifePartner. They have shown tremendous growth over the years, and they are one of the safest and most reliable ways to find singles above the age of 50 who share your interests and worldview.

What really sets this site apart is their video calling feature which allows you to test their chemistry before committing to a real in-person date. There’s only so much you can pick up from someone over text, but a video call helps you to pick up body language, tone, and personality in a way that just isn’t possible with most sites. It’s a game changer and it’s something that you just have to try.

Your person is just around the corner with TrueLifePartner. All it takes is some courage and little bit of effort and you could be finding that companion you’ve been searching for.

Perfect for singles over 50 looking for love

Matchmaking is based on a scientific personality test

Video call functionality

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Victoria Milan is the number one platform for discrete affairs. They cater exclusively to attached people who want something private and casual on the side – because perhaps they’ve not getting what they need out of their marriage. You don’t need to worry about security when you’re on the site because they’ve worked incredibly hard to ensure anonymity in every part of the process. Combine this with verified profiles and the extra privacy measures and you’ve got an airtight platform for you to have fun in.

Millions of people worldwide have already used it and it’s become a common story to hear how the site has revived peoples’ love lives, giving them that magical feeling that’s been missing. Victoria Milan doesn’t judge why you are using the platform. Instead, it goes above and beyond to help people uncover the passion that they are missing in their lives. Every person on the site is clear about what they’re looking for and that’s a breath of fresh air, if we’re honest.

Many are uncomfortable with the idea and so write the site off. But for many others, Victoria Milan is the place they can go to rediscover the spark and connection that they lost. If that sounds like you, then maybe it’s time you do something about it.

For people looking for an affair or a casual hookup

Registration is quick and easy

Promotes adultery

Not ideal for finding the love of your life

Plenty of Fish
Popular free dating site for finding real connections

PlentyofFish is one of those sites that delivers incredible value and somehow manages to fly under the radar. They have around 3m members logging in every day and have really created a unique and compelling online dating experience for each of those members.

You can send messages for free and access most of the functionality without paying a cent so you can soak in the atmosphere and chat with eligible singles to your heart’s content. If you like what you see, you can pay for more features an unlock the full value of the platform. But there is so much good stuff available for free that we simply had to include it here.

You can search for other singles who share certain traits with you and if you’re bold, you can take advantage of their industry-first livestreaming feature that puts you face to face from the comfort of your own home. It’s a site that focuses on facilitating real connections through and through. As far as free dating sites go, you can’t go wrong with this one.

Large user base with 3m people logging in daily

Free to send messages on the platform

Unique livestreaming feature

Some features still remain behind a pay wall

App design is a bit old-fashioned

FreeDating.co.uk
A completely free dating app with a 16-year track record

The name really does say it all here, and the platform does as it promises. After you’ve signed up, you’ll have access to the entire database of eligible singles for free. Of all the sites we’ve reviewed, they might just have the simplest registration process ever – making it one of the quickest ways to get into the online dating game.

It’s almost an homage to the old generation of online dating that was based purely on age, location, and gender preference. There is no fancy personality assessments or anything here, it simply acts as a hub for people to meet each other and see where things go. And what more could you expect from a completely free service.

It’s important to note that they keep the site free by running a lot of ads, so that’s something that you’ll need to be ok with if you’re going to use the site for a long period of time. But that’s par for the course here, so nothing nefarious about that. It’s simple, efficient, and does what it says on the tin. You won’t get any surprises here.

Completely free to use

Simple registration process

Quick and efficient interface

OkCupid
Traditional dating site with generous free daily activities

OkCupid is one of those old-school dating sites that have managed to re-invent themselves for the modern world in a really cool way. From the days of mainly text-based profiles, they now offer a hybrid experience combining the mobile-first experience of the modern world with the detailed profiles that made them so unique in the first place. And they still hold a significant cache in today’s online dating industry because of the scale they maintain around the world.

We’re including them here because they have a free membership option which allows you a certain amount of activity every day without having to pay anything. This is designed to whet your appetite a bit and convince you that it’s worth paying for the rest of the features. We’ve seen that this limit is actually quite generous, so if you are strategic about it – you can get a lot from this platform for free – which is really cool to see.

If you’re the kind of person who wants to focus more on personality-based dating as opposed to simply looking at aesthetics and superficial interests, then this is the place for you. Be sure to take advantage of their free membership and test drive the site for yourself. We think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by what you discover.

Very popular site with over 1m people

Offers a free membership which gives you daily activity credits

Great user interface

Stereotyped as a dating site that’s out of fashion

You have to pay once you’ve reached your daily activity quota

Completely Free Dating
The name says it all – this is completely free!

This site has a very simple value proposition and that is to create a safe and comfortable environment for singles to date online without ever having to pull out their credit card. It’s kind of amazing to see what they’ve built on the back of this simple idea, and they now have over 200,000 people using their platform. Everything is completely free, and you don’t have to worry about any sneaky paywalls – you can just focus on connecting with people.

They are very proactive when it comes to identifying fraudulent profiles and they use their active monitoring system to make sure that everyone on there is who they say they are. This is very rare in the world of free online dating and that’s what sets this site apart.

The registration process is efficient, and the interface is really quite pleasant – so we’re more than happy to recommend it as a great free option if you’re living in the UK. Take advantage of their regional dating feature to make sure that you actually have a chance of meeting up in real life and try it out. It’s the start of a new adventure, as long as you’re willing to take a chance and put yourself out there.

Simple registration process

It’s completely free!

Thoughtful interface design

Proactive fraud monitoring

FAQ – Free Dating Sites

Which dating sites are completely free?

It’s quite rare to find dating sites that are completely free because these sites need to have some sort of sustainable business model in order to survive as an operation. We’ve detailed above all the different sites that offer free components to give you a sense of what is possible without paying something.

If you definitely want something that is completely free, then you’d have to go with FreeDating.co.uk and Completely Free Dating.

What is the best free dating site?

Every site has its own pros and cons and so it’s important to know that your experience is going to vary based on your circumstances and expectations. There is no ‘best’ here. Every person is going to have different preferences which come into the equation.

In the review above, we’ve done everything we can to detail all your options and lay out the information you need to choose the best possible site for your needs. Every site we’ve reviewed here has a strong network of people for you to meet and as long as you are authentic and real – but it really does come down to how much effort you’re willing to put in.

Our standard advice is – don’t get stuck trying to find the perfect site, just get out there and get stuck in!

How do free dating sites work?

If a dating site is completely free, they have to have another sort of business model in order to fund the continual operation. So, in most cases, free dating sites are subsidized by ad revenue. As a user, you’ll be shown targeted ads while you’re on the platform which is how the owners of the site are able to keep things running. Beyond that the sites run as other paid sites do, but often with fewer features and what not – because of the lower revenues.

What free dating site should I choose?

It depends on what you’re looking for in a relationship. Every site has its pros and cons, and we’ve tried to detail those above. Take your time to identify what you’re looking for and then you can use the comparisons on this site to select the best suited one for you.

Every site is going to have a slightly different feel – so do your research and look at your options to find the right one for you. And the best part about free dating sites is that you don’t lose anything by giving them a go. You could try 10 different sites and not spend a penny – while you figure out what’s right for you. Take advantage of that opportunity as much as you can.

Do free dating sites actually work?

Yes, they can definitely work. After all, there are other people out there like you and they come to these same sites to meet people. As long as it’s a reputable site with a decent track record, you can find like-minded singles who are into the same things that you are into.

As long as you are real and authentic on these sites, you can find the partnership you’re looking for. We’ve seen it time and time again – these sites do work. Especially in today’s modern age!

Should I pay for using a dating site?

This all depends on your unique circumstances. In most cases, we would say yes – because all of the best dating sites in the world are paid sites. This is because they need to have a sustainable business model in order to invest in their product and create a great user experience. You get what you pay for in the world of online dating, so it can be really worthwhile to invest in your dating because you’re going to have a better chance of succeeding.

All that being said, there are some great free sites as well and if you don’t have the money to pay for online dating – then they are a great option. You should never be spending anything that can’t afford to, so if that’s you – then make use of the free sites, you can still meet lots of people there.