It feels like I've been on a roll with the OG dating sites, huh? Since I've tried both Zoosk and the Plenty of Fish dating sites, I thought I'd take a look at another one of the big ones I'd always heard about: OKCupid.
If you're like me and checking out the online dating scene here's no way you haven't heard of the OKCupid dating site. Is it legit? Does it earn its place at the top of the dating site food chain? I decided to give it a shot to let you know what I think.
K, enough of the suspense… let's dive into this OKCupid review and see if I could get hit with the arrow of love (or at least a date for this weekend!) 💘
📝The TL;DR on the OKCupid dating site
Before I give you all the juicy details on the OKCupid dating site, here's a little bite-sized version if you're feeling impatient:
- The OKCupid sign up process was easy and thorough, but maybe a little long.
- It's free to sign up, but if you really want to make the most of the site, you'll need to upgrade to OKCupid Premium or Basic.
- There's an OKCupid app available for iOS and Android (plus the desktop site).
- It's got a lot of interesting features that other sites didn't have, including filtering by profile questions and a Pro-Choice dater badge.
Setting up an OKCupid profile: The OKCupid sign up process was easy and straightforward. It starts out asking your email, name, date of birth, and all the other standard stuff. It continues into setting up your OKCupid profile, though, which is 15 questions, each on a separate page. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad they're making an effort to show you actual matches based on something real, but I was really ready to dive in by the time I reached the end.
How to delete OKCupid account: The steps to delete your OKCupid account are pretty simple. Click your profile pic and go to the "Settings" tab. You can scroll to the bottom and easily find the link to disable or delete your account.
OKCupid profile verification: The OKCupid dating site doesn't require any selfie verification or anything, but I did have to provide my phone number and submit a verification code they texted me. So that makes me feel a little better about people being legit and not scammers.
Is OKCupid free? Yep, there's a free version you can use, but choosing the OKCupid Basic or OKCupid Premium subscription is needed to really experience the site and connect with people.
Is OKCupid legit?
This is always the first thing on my mind any time I sign up for a new dating site so I know you're probably wondering too: is OKCupid legit? Being such a big name in the world of online dating, I expected it would be, and it didn't disappoint. The lengthy (though easy!) OKCupid sign up process plus requiring you to confirm you're real with a phone number put me at ease.
I saw some reviews online questioning if OKCupid is legit or not, but my experience was that everything looked good to me. Given I've checked out a lot of dating sites, I feel good about my skills clocking the fakes from the real deal.
How does OKCupid work?
Once I finally had my OKCupid dating site profile up and going, it didn't waste any time taking me right to other users. The way the OKCupid app and site work is by taking all the answers to your profile questions and running it through their algorithm to select users you might match with.
They make it super easy and simple to use. Each profile tells you how many things you agree on, how many you don't, and the OKCupid review of how likely you are to match with them (as a percentage).
To be honest, I really liked the way their profiles looked and thought it was cool that they took a lot of the guessing out of it. It helps me know who I'm most likely to click with before I even start a conversation.
Is there an OKCupid app?
Like every site I check out, I wanted to see if there's an OKCupid dating app. Being such a huge name in the dating site world, I wasn't shocked that there is. There's an OKCupid app for iOS and Android users, so nobody misses out!
Unlike some other sites where there's a tab that says Search and then you can filter down profiles however you like, the OKCupid dating site changes things up a little. They have you search by OKCupid Stacks. There are Stacks for Recommended, Match %, Pro-Choice, Passport (international users), and more.
I also noticed you can search through profiles based on answers to their questions during the profile setup. So you can search for people who respond a certain way to things like "Do you like scary movies?" and others.
Free vs. paid subscriptions for OKCupid
Getting signed up for a new dating site gets you pumped to see who you like and who's interested in you. To see who liked your profile, however, you'll need an OKCupid Premium account. But don't worry, there are plenty of free features, too, before you decide to subscribe.
What are the free features of OKCupid?
If you're on a free account with OKCupid, you can…
- View profiles: Look around and check out profiles.
- Match game: You can see who comes up in the Match Game (which is the default opening page).
- Filter searches: You can use filter users based on all the preferences I mentioned above.
- Messaging: Totally free with mutual matches.
- Stacks: This essentially groups potential matches into stacks related to their answers for things like "Passport", "Recommended" and "Online", plus "Cupid's Picks".
One of the big surprises for me on the OKCupid dating app was that messaging is completely free between mutual matches. Most dating sites tend to limit messaging to encourage you to sign up for a premium account. +1 for OkCupid.
How much does OKCupid cost & what are the paid features?
There are actually three levels of paid monthly subscriptions to OKCupid: OKCupid Basic, OKCupid Premium, and OKCupid Incognito.
OKCupid Basic costs from $17.49/month (6 months) to $34.99/month (1 month). Features include unlimited likes, dealbreakers, unlimited rewinds, unlocking intros, and no ads.
OKCupid Premium costs from $22.49/month (6 months) to $44.99/month (1 month). It includes all Basic features plus seeing who likes you, 3 free SuperLikes per week, and seeing all question answers.
OKCupid Incognito Mode costs from $9.99/month (6 months) to $19.99/month (1 month). It hides your profile and only shows it to people you like or message.
What sets OKCupid apart from the rest?
- Free messaging: Honestly, I'm still surprised that they really mean it when they say messaging is free for mutual matches.
- OKCupid Premium pricing: The OKCupid Premium and Basic plans were priced really well and gave you lots of access to useful features.
- Match game: The entire site is kinda set up to be a Match Game. You view profiles one at a time instead of being bombarded by a giant page of endless faces.
- Rewind feature: The Rewind feature on dating sites has saved me so many times from my impulsive "no."
So, final thoughts for my OKCupid review
As a gal who has been on a lot of dating sites, OKCupid really stands out. I felt safe and secure signing up, the profiles look legit, and the prices for OKCupid Premium and Basic subscriptions felt in line with most places. Even if the sign up process was a little long, it was super easy and well thought out.
The unique way OKCupid works using their algorithm to predict your match percentages makes me feel like I'm more likely to connect with someone. Plus the size of their user base doesn't hurt! I suppose only time will tell, so I'll use my 3-month Premium subscription to see if I get hit with OKCupid's arrow. 💘
