It goes without saying that pretty much everyone has heard of Match.com, but does it live up to its rep? I've always been a little intimidated because I've known it to be for people looking for something serious. All my girlfriends have tried it and were surprised that I hadn't sooooo… here we are!
What is the Match.com dating site?
Founded in 1993, Match.com has been one of the original dating pros for more than 25 years. The most popular age demographics are 30-49 (48.6% of users). 74% have college education, 67.5% are non-smokers, 46% don't have kids, and the fastest-growing demographic is 50+.
Is Match.com legit?
With over 25 years of experience, plus success stories from friends and reviews, it seems pretty legit. However, I did read a concerning review about someone being banned based on false claims.
The TL;DR on Match.com dating
The layout is clear and not too busy, plus there are IRL events to attend! There's a free trial available if you watch for promos. You can search without logging in. Cheapest package is Bronze at less than $10/month. App available for iOS and Android.
What's it like to sign up for Match.com?
A lengthy process! Gender selection (with tons of inclusive options), who you want to meet (including "everyone"), DOB, zip code, name, email, password, then lots of questions about height, body type, marriage status, kids, education, school, occupation, smoking, drinking, ethnicity, religion, hometown, interests (up to 8), partner preferences, prompts, and at least 3 profile pics. Phone verification at the end.
What are the Match.com search filters like?
With the free app, you can change preferences for gender, age, zip code, and distance. No username search available.
Is Match.com free?
Free features: Access to message center, send/receive winks, create/view/search profiles, notification of messages (can't read/respond), and for tri-state area users — free messaging with mutual contacts and rating up to 50 recommendations.
Paid Subscriptions (Bronze, Silver, Platinum)
Pay upfront, auto-renews, no refunds for early cancellation.
Bronze: Starting at $4.17/month (6-month plan). Explore unlimited profiles and rewind last pass.
Silver: Starting at $20/month (6-month plan). Everything in Bronze plus see who likes you.
Platinum: Starting at $23.84/month (6-month plan). Everything in Silver plus advanced filters, unlimited intros, browse privately, read receipts, see profile viewers, weekly Super Like, monthly boost.
What sets Match.com apart?
- Vaccination badge on profiles
- MatchPhone — safely call/text matches without sharing your real number
- Intros — free members get one free intro per day
- Video Date — virtual dates after 4 conversations
- Stir events — live IRL socializing events
What I Liked About Match.com
- Daily customized matches based on preferences
- Excellent 24/7 tech support and security
- Large database in 24 countries
- Free trial promos available
- Unique features like MatchPhone and Video Date
What Didn't I Like About Match.com?
- Some reviews mention lack of customer service
- Expensive packages paid upfront — no refunds
- Auto-renews unless cancelled 24hrs before
- Lengthy signup process
Final Thoughts for My Match.com Review
If you're looking for a serious relationship and have the money to spend, Match.com may be for you. My advice? Sign up for the free membership and wait for a great promo! Even with just the free version, I got a decent amount of messages that kept me engaged and hopeful.
