Dating.com Review

Dating.com is like the "nice guys" of online dating — there for you from the beginning, reliable, upfront; so why haven't I tried it yet?! Much like Plenty of Fish, I've always heard of it but it got lost in the shuffle.

First off, what is Dating.com?

If your soulmate-to-be is in a different country, you can test that theory out with Dating.com as it connects you with people across at least 32 countries! Think of it as an online "90 Day Fiance" but without the time limit.

How does Dating.com work?

Dating.com focuses less on hookups and more on fostering a ~true~ connection through communication. Members are connected by interests and similarities instead of location. Free members are matched with paying members to broaden the dating pool.

Is Dating.com legit?

Dating.com verifies free members — your info must be honest and your content high quality. You need to be active at least 8 hours a week. They use offline companies to verify members throughout different regions. Been around since 1993 — as legit as it gets.

The tl;dr on Dating.com

After signing up, I immediately received messages and pretty much everyone was extremelyyyyy attractive. The comments felt a bit stale ("Hey Beautiful") though. My options were extremely limited as a free member.

How to delete account: Settings → "Manage account" → "Go here" link → "Delete profile."

Free trial? Not quite, but there's a discounted $19.99 intro offer. Beware: auto-renews at $49.99!

Does Dating.com have an app?

Yup, for both iOS and Android, plus desktop!

Registration process

Super quick! Sign up with email, Apple, or Google. Enter name, DOB, email. Upload pic, choose gender and age range preferences. Verify email to get 5 free chats, 5 free emails, and 1 free Let's Mingle.

Is Dating.com free?

While free, your access is extremely limited. Free: create/edit profile, upload pics, send limited messages, broadcast live stream, check out profiles. That's about it.

Paid features

Pay-per-action model — you pay only for what you use (emails, videos, chats). Monthly subscription: $19.99 intro then $49.99/month. Credit bundles from $50 to $300/month. No unlimited access option available.

What sets Dating.com apart?

• 'Let's Mingle': Send a message to a handful of users based on the algorithm.
• Profile verification: Photo, ID, or phone verification.
• Broadcasting/live stream: Stream yourself with a chat room.
• Today I am (mood sharing): Like a Facebook status with options like flirty, naughty, serious.
• Video clips: Send video clips like private IG stories.

Final thoughts

I love the idea of getting to know people from all over the globe, but having to pay for each item and monitoring credits while getting to know someone seems stressful. If you're willing to pay the subscription price, you'll have some good luck here. Give me the full package at a reasonable price, and you've got a paying member!