Match.com is one of the most popular dating sites in the world, with a large user base and a finely tuned algorithm to help match singles. Creating a profile only takes a few minutes and - importantly - it's a simple process, which means even those who feel a little overwhelmed by modern dating can navigate the platform.
Overall, this is one of the best online dating sites and apps available. You can set yourself up with a profile in less than five minutes, there are plenty of singles to browse and on Match.com we found that we made an average of 10 matches and received 14 messages in the first 24 hours. happened
There are a couple of drawbacks. You cannot message other members unless you have a paid subscription and are not restricted in profile building. But given that Match.com has a pretty good success rate (thousands of success stories are available to browse on the site), we think it's worth a splash if you're still looking for it. .
Match.com: Best features
Match.com is one of the few dating platforms that offers compatibility ratings, which feels like a helpful way to narrow down the field. When we tested it, we found that most of our matches were rated at 80% compatibility or above, so the quality of pairings is quite high.
This classification is influenced by the information you provide when you sign up for the Service, which relates to your own physical appearance and personality traits, as well as some additional details about who you are. Looking for a partner. You can also say if something is a deal breaker for you, so if you want kids one day you'll be paired with a member who feels the same way.
In theory, this should mean you can find ideal matches with good compatibility ratings. However, if you really want to browse some profiles before diving into the action, you can choose to withhold this information and start a session in 'incognito' mode. It's a smart way to gauge whether or not there's a good dating scene near you before committing to the process. When we tested three different profiles, we found between 10 and 11 matches over a 24-hour period, but these numbers can vary by location and dating preferences.
Before the outbreak of Covid-19, Match.com hosted many in-person events for its members, including cocktail evenings and bowling sessions. These are on hold for now, but you have the option to keep a virtual video history on the platform.
Match.com is also available as an easy-to-use app, Match.com, which works like Tinder (lots of profile swiping.) It also has a 'stories' mode, so you can share a short video for it. can make Show users what you've been up to throughout the day.
Match.com: Errors
The biggest drawback to the site is the messaging system. In short, you must have a paid subscription to send messages to other users. If a paying member sends you a message, you can see that they sent a message but you can't read what they wrote. It's a little disappointing, which is why we recommend you try the free version to start with, then upgrade if you're sure there are some good matches in your area.
It's also worth noting that the age range of users on Match.com tends to lean towards the 30 - 49 bracket. In 2015, Match.com reported that there were 2.39 million users in North America, 52% of whom were between the ages of 30 and 49. A recent report from Statista shows that is still broadly the case, with the majority of consumers in the 30 - 44 bracket.
Another small flaw is the profile building system. Although you are given free rein to write your profile, you only have the default. The number of 'interests' you can choose for your account, such as "coffee and chat" or "playing cards". We prefer options like those used on eHarmony and Plenty of Fish. which allows you to answer questions about your personality and interests on a sliding scale.
It is also not an ideal platform for bisexual singles. As it gives users the option to specify only one gender in your preferences. Match.com says it can accommodate this if you contact the customer care team, but it's a minor hassle to do so instead of just entering the details off the bat.
Is Match.com safe?
The last thing to mention here is that in 2019. The FTC accused Match.com of allowing fake user profiles to proliferate. which tricked genuine users into subscribing. In response, Match.com said the FTC had "cherry-picked" data and that. It had a robust system to deal with fake profiles. Which correctly identified and blocked 96% of fake profiles within 24 hours of their creation.
In general, most people report positive experiences. With Match.com, the site has certainly made it easier to block users and report inappropriate behavior.
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Joined this site, several days later only received scam and spam messages.
Very fake e-mails from robot women. What a joke! I paid real money to communicate with fake profiles.
It was slow at first then it picked up. I was fortunate to meet someone really nice.
Just have to keep talking. Best to talk to the people who just entered this site. People who have been on this site awhile don’t talk or have left and moved on to other methods
Filled with fake profiles and now my account was hacked and someone has uploaded their pictures and email to my account, but have assumed my description and I’m paying for the subscription….good luck trying to get customer service to look into it. This site is dodgy as hell.
It is terrible and will charge you money without you knowing. One has to manually go, find the option and disable it, otherwise one gets charged. As a new user it is impossible to know that this set-up is turned on by default. So, they are legally covered by having it on by default once you sign up and agree on the terms! So, be very careful! I was charged 60$ for not knowing that because I used some services, despite the fact that I had bought a premium service! The whole site does not allow you to use anything pretty much unless you pay. It’s a rip-off! Good luck!
Membership cancelled months ago. They reactivated my account without my consent and took money from my bank account
I just cancelled my membership so I asked them to speak to an manager or supervisor they play on the line for about 10 mins then hung up on me. So if I get charged for any of there other services I let it be known I will be doing a lawsuit I’m not playing. When you have no membership all the so called ladies are in ya inbox but when you get a membership you don’t see nun of em it’s all fake.
This site is such a bad deal. Never ever join this site if I was there when their ass was on fire I would not waste my piss to put it out. Never ever sign up at this site..
I joined the site To meet someone nice. All them and asked me my breast size, or were full of promises. One guy really likes sent me messages and songs. I rather fell for him but when my daughter ran him through the black dark web, turns out he was a complete scammer and fraud. I would not recommend this site to anyone it’s rubbish don’t pay the money
I’ve been on this site for about five months now. With few exceptions, all of the “men” I’ve met on this platform have misrepresented themselves. Most ask me to leave the platform so we can communicate by email/text. Many say that they’re reaching out on behalf of a friend, boss, etc. I’ve not had any dialogue to speak of and no in-person meetings. So not worth the money.
Sounded too good to be true, and now I know it is. Height is important to me, no one shorter than 5’8″ please – got lots of enquiries from men just over 5 ft. Matches must be close to me, i. E. within 15 miles – had matches from Scotland, Wales, Isle of Wight – I’m near Brighton. Their customer service is dreadful, just a load of excuses. Be warned – don; t sign up.
What a terrible service. I signed up and paid for 3 months and cancelled on day 3. They give you fake profiles, send you “stock” messages from supposed admirers. Lots of scammers trying to get your private info.
I subscribed for 1 month. I hid my profile after 2 weeks. Full of fake profiles and expired profiles. This site fills your inbox with bogus emails throughout the day. Pop ups constantly push you to buy further services. Their app is basic and not user friendly. 100s of men without smiles and you wonder if they even showered. Profiles lacked even basic information. My matches were never per my criteria!!!! Too many aged below 50. Search continually showed the same men. What a waste of both time and money.
SCAM SITE! Computerized responses. They try to keep you responding to the questions they ask. You have to purchase coins in order to communicate after your first or second initial text. BS site. Don’t waste your time.
Do NOT waste your time or money on this site. Let’s forget about the fact that most of the people on here are mouth breathers who are in desperate need of a bath. 2/3’s of the Top Picks on the site are NON-SUBSCRIBERS. If you are a subscriber and message a non subscriber they won’t receive your message unless they rejoined or YOU PAY FOR THEM to read it. Stupid. I wasn’t happy with their unethical business practices and so I not only canceled my subscription, but I also got a FULL REFUND. I’m sure most people don’t think it’s possible. Get your $ money back.
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