On my dating journey, I've realized that I get along really well with more mature personalities. I wanted to start with the basics, so I did some research to see what some of the OG cougar dating sites were like, and up popped Cougars 69!
Cougars 69 has been around for quite some time, and is an age gap site for younger men and women seeking mature, older women.
What is Cougars69?
A cougar dating site focused on younger singles dating mature women.
Cougars 69 was founded 8 years ago in 2015. It's owned by Cintilet Limited along with several other dating sites. Your profile can be pulled into other sites in the network.
How does Cougars69 work?
After you register and set up your profile, you can scan through the gallery, scroll through the activity feed, play the match game, or explore the Spaces feature with different communities and groups.
Is Cougars 69 legit?
Yes — it's part of a larger company, has 24/7 customer service, and profile verification available.
The tl;dr on Cougars69.com
- Niche dating site for those comfortable with age gaps
- Launched in 2015
- Concise, clear, and easy to use
- Profile verification available
How to delete account: Submit a ticket to HelpDesk.
Is it free? Yes! Free Classic membership and paid VIP available.
What are Spaces? Mini social networks for topics like BDSM, couples, fetish, LGBTQIA+.
Is there a Cougars 69 app?
No, there is no app. You can use it on desktop or pull it up on your phone!
What's the sign up process?
A LOT of steps but they're super quick — gender selection, who you're looking for, DOB, email, password, location, identity tags, turn-ons, username, age range, photos, email confirmation, and profile bio. Takes 5-10 minutes.
Cougars 69 main feed and interface
Pretty simple, completely vertical layout. Main gallery shows new/nearby/picked profiles. Activity feed and public chat below.
What's included in Cougars 69 profiles?
Photo, location, verification status, VIP badge, identity tags, what they're looking for, bio, personal details, interests, and gallery.
Search capabilities
Lots of options! Location, distance (100+ miles), age range, online/vaccinated status, body features, ethnicity, build, interests, and more.
Free vs. paid subscriptions
Classic (free): Create profile, view profiles, play match game, respond to VIP messages, public chats, explore Spaces and magazine.
VIP: $39.95/month to $21.66/month for 6 months. See read receipts, unlock explicit content, communicate with all members, unrestricted matches, rewind swipes, advanced search.
What sets Cougars 69 apart?
- User ratings in green and white
- Expiring messages after 24 hours
- Match game Tinder-style
- Quick reply for auto-responses
- Spaces mini social networks
- Group chat public chats
Pros and cons
Pros
- 24/7 help desk
- Inclusive gender options
- Helpful dating tips from admin
- Access to guides and articles
- Free features available
Cons
- Classic members can't see who viewed them
- VIP members limit Classic user messages
- Classic members can only communicate with VIPs
- Pricing higher than most in this niche
Final thoughts
I felt a little slighted — I could only respond to one VIP even though I was receiving multiple messages. The price was a bit high, but it does seem legitimate for finding dates if you're solo or part of a couple. Worth dipping your toes in for a month!
