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An honest review of all dating apps!
p>Y’all know I’ve been on the hunt this whole year for ways to freshen up my dating life, have a little fun, and maybe even find someone I want to be with long-term (tho let’s be real! Dating is HARD these days.) I was getting a little…bored with my dating life and was looking to switch things up a bit, which is why I’ve been checking out BDSM sites. I was looking for a dating site with a bit of an edge, and came across Alt.com. I wanted to make sure I knew what I was getting into, so I spent some time reading Alt.com reviews to make sure it wasn’t just another bland site.
Immediately after signing up, I knew it was what I was looking for: something less stuffy and more casual where I can just be myself without judgment. Ready to take this interesting ride with me?!
Alt.com was created in 1995 by Gary Kremen and Pen T. Ong, and now has over 20 million active users in over 200 countries! Who knew there were so many kinky people out there. 👀
Alt.com is a site for people who are into the BDSM scene and need a safe environment where they can play and explore. This type of site caters less towards the typical "vanilla" relationship, as it's more for exploring fantasies, kinks, desires, etc. If you’re someone single, a swinger or a couple, you’ll be able to find a lil’ fun here.
Aside from who would benefit from this site, there’s also a wide variety of bondage types (for amateurs or pros!) and fetish play. Pretty much… if you can think of it, it likely exists here!
The site works like any other, with nothing spectacularly different. Once you go through the signup process, you’re able to browse profiles, send some winks, use chat rooms, and view profiles.
There’s also a main feed available that shows who is broadcasting, and a sidebar that shows you updates from groups and the community. To find someone, you can either browse the main feed and matches, or go old school and use the search filters!
Don't let the outdated user interface fool you, this site is legit. The Alt dating app belongs to the FriendFinder Network, which has been around since 1996 and has earned quite the following. Sound familiar? They are the face behind popular dating sites such as:
With multiple successful platforms and putting in the time as a company, they have to be doing something right to still be growing.
My first impression of Alt.com was kinda what I thought it would be like…dark user interface, a lil’ bit grungy, a lotta bit spicy. Here's what else I thought about the dating site so you can get on to the good stuff!
How to delete account on Alt.com: It's easy to delete my account if I need to. Here's how you can do it if you need to:
What are points and how do they work?: The more you're active on the Alt.com dating site, the more points you can earn. You can view your points by clicking on the left side of the homepage where there is a yellow link that says "____ points". When you have a certain amount of points, you can cash it in for extra features on the site, items, or even cash.
Is there an Alt.com trial avail?: While it's not labeled as a free trial, it is free to sign up, but you have the option to upgrade at any time.
Can I browse Alt.com profiles as a guest?: WHY YES you can, which is one of the firsts I’ve seen when it comes to dating sites. You can browse as a guest but can’t post or interact unless you sign up and become a member.
Unfortunately they only have one for iPhone (which isn’t bad for us, but SORRY Android users!!), and you can access the website from your laptop/desktop/phone/shoe - j/k on that last one - wanted to make sure you were paying attention!
The signup process was quick and painless. Here's what it involved:
1. Alt.com makes it easy to signup by putting the sign up form directly on their page. I choose who I am out of these options:
2. Then I'm taken to a page where I pretty much say the same thing all over again. Oh, and BTW, def a NSFW site!
3. I enter my DOB, country, and zip.
4. I type in my email and come up with a username and pw.
5. I provide some deets about myself including my:
6. I write a catchy intro title and a brief description of myself.
7. Time to activate my email!
Next, I get a good look at the main feed…lots of nudity so be prepared!
On the main feed, there’s a sidebar that has everything I could need to track what was happening with my profile – I could add/manage my photos from there, search for “kinks”, update my status, check out my messages and friends, see who has flirted or hotlisted me, and more.
There’s also a center section that shares profiles, who is broadcasting, with community and group tabs on the right sidebar. So many things to do!
There was A LOT of options to search by, including:
There were even some uncommon filters such as breast size, endowment size, hair length, genitals (which was a first!). Here's just a peek:
Alt.com is free to use, but with boundaries, of course. There are also features you can purchase to boost your profile views if you want to expand beyond the free features and be seen faster.
I was able to get a good feel for the site with their basic (free version), but I got a lil curious about what was in their Gold and Silver packages. I took the plunge so you can see for yourself which package is best for you!
The free features were pretty run-of-the-mill. Without paying anything I was able to get access to:
So basically, I was able to make myself presentable to others, check out different chat rooms, and that’s about it. Still, if you’re exploring and not ready to take the leap, this will give you a good taste of what to expect on Alt.com!
Worth noting that people can also browse Alt as a “guest” which means they can take a look at profiles and peruse, but can’t post or use any features. This was a first! But, it also means your profiles may not be as private as you think. Check your privacy settings!
Slightly lacking a few features than its premium cousin, but also a little more affordable, is the Alt dating site's Silver membership tier. Here's what the prices look like:
Here's what I was able to do with the silver package:
I wouldn’t recommend the annual membership unless you’re really in it to win it, but even then, I’d hope you find someone quicker rather than needing to stay on Alt.com forever!!
Alt.com's Premium (Gold) membership price was pretty average compared to other subscriptions I've come across. Here's what my options were when it came to upgrading:
There are three different ways to pay for a premium membership:
The Premium membership provided everything in the Silver package, plus:
I also have the option to “enhance my profile” to get more action!
Even though I can contact everyone, free members can’t see my profile or reach out to me. Upgrading my contacts will allow free members to access my profile too. I also have the option to highlight my profile so I stand out in searches and emails which seems worth it.
There are a few unique features that separates Alt.com from the other alternative dating sites out there. Here's what stuck out to me:
Each dating site has their good and bad, and the Alt dating site is no exception. I'll give it to ya straight, no chaser.
Here's what kept me interested about Alt.com:
There were a few things that could be better with Alt.com:
I really enjoyed my time so far while working on my Alt.com review. It had plenty to offer when it came to raw, unadulterated fun. They definitely nailed the BDSM theme of the website, but if they could incorporate twists such as an Alt mobile app for Android too, a more modern layout, and more free features, it would be a whole lot better. For now, Alt.com will be my go to when I'm looking for a dating alternative and plus, I have some hotties in my inbox that need some replies!
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