I'll let you all in on a little secret , I'm a bit of a closet geek! I love a good comic book, watching superhero movies, and playing video games. I was super excited when one of my ComicCon buddies mentioned they found their SO on SoulGeek.com.
I loved how it was a niche geek dating site specifically for people with interests like mine. The website also says it's 100% free... I'm a little skeptical about fully free dating sites, so let's see!
What is SoulGeek and who is it for?
SoulGeek is a legit international geek dating site created by voice-over actor Dino Andrade after his wife passed away. He was inspired when he heard a girl say "I hope I can find a Geek of my own here" at a Battlestar Galactica event. Created June 20th, 2007.
For: Singles interested in geekery (comics, games, anime, collectibles), people looking for friendship, polyamorous couples, people looking for free dating.
Not for: Casual flings, people only marginally interested, swingers, privacy-conscious people.
How does SoulGeek.com work?
View the data feed, use advanced search or quick search, and there's an "autoscan" feature that scans the entire site weekly for matches! Browse by latest pics, music/videos, or blog posts. Connect via virtual gifts, following, friend requests, or messages.
Is SoulGeek legit?
Yes! Members seemed like real people with legit profiles. As for it being 100% free: it is! I didn't run into any paid features.
The TL;DR on SoulGeek
- Created by a public voice actor in 2007
- Lots of ways to find matches : videos, music, forums, blogs
- Uses geeky references throughout
- Outdated layout but jam packed with things to do
- Completely free (ad-supported)
- Extensive profiles
- No app available
- Can sign up for friends too!
How to delete: Click "edit profile" under your pic, scroll down to "delete my profile" in red.
Lower/raise shield: Hide or unhide your profile.
Matching algorithm: Yes, Autoscan sends weekly matches!
Is there a SoulGeek app?
Nope! One of the most disappointing discoveries for my review.
Steps to sign up
Fairly fast: 5 minutes! One long form with essentials (nickname, password, email, birthday), specs (ethnicity, body type, style with fun options like "two hearts" and "evil minions"), "In a Nutshell" questions including your fake car choice, and open-ended sections about yourself. Then upload pics and you're in!
Main feed (Main Console)
Packed with goodies! View profile, search, view members/photos, music/video/blogs, forums, chat, preferences, games, featured SoulGeeks, "Bridge" for matches/bookmarks/friends, member statuses, friend activities, gifts, and more.
What are SoulGeek profiles like?
Lots of detail! Send virtual gifts, follow/bookmark/add as friend, block/report, send messages, view pics and albums, see virtual gifts received, view all their responses to signup questions, online status, and add private notes.
Searching for matches
Very extensive! Search by who they're looking for, status, location, username, keyword, online/pics only, age, height, ethnicity, body type, style, religion, politics, and more. Can save searches!
Is SoulGeek free?
Yes! 100% free! Features include: forums, "hot geeks" list, music upload/listen, weekly autoscan, pics/videos, blogs, chatroom, events, invite friends, hide/unhide profile, and games like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong!
What sets SoulGeek apart?
- Completely free
- Advanced search filters
- Safe dating tips
- Chat rooms, forums, and blogs
- Music sharing
- Weekly Autoscan matching
- Classic games to play!
- "Raise my shield" profile hiding
Pros and cons
Pros
- Truly free : no bait and switch
- Cool Autoscan feature
- Lots of ways to discover people
- Creative and expressive profiles
- Can report spammers
- IM button and profile privacy controls
- True geek dating niche
Cons
- No mobile app 😭
- Outdated user interface
- Very slow response rate
- Site lagged A LOT
- Limited sexual orientation options
Final thoughts
SoulGeek was really fun despite not having a mobile app! The site was quirky with lots of creative features. I found it one of the more interesting interactive dating sites, but with all the different ways to meet someone, I met absolutely no one despite multiple attempts! There are active users though , over 2 weeks I had 7 messages and 5 gifts. Worth trying since it's free!
