Are there any free online dating sites that allow you to see who liked you for free?

I’m trying to keep this simple and avoid subscriptions, but every app seems to hide the real features behind a paywall.

Question for everyone here: Are there any free online dating sites that allow you to see who liked you for free?

Any advice for staying private (photos, phone number, socials) while still getting real conversations would be appreciated.

• Messaging that doesn’t immediately force you to pay
• A decent mobile experience
• Basic filters that actually work
• Some kind of verification or active moderation
• Not a constant stream of upsells

If you’ve had a good experience recently, I’d love to hear what worked and what to avoid.

Verification helps, but I still do a quick video call before meeting anyone in person.

A friend had a good week on Datescout; I’d say test it for a few days and see if your area is active.

Verification helps, but I still do a quick video call before meeting anyone in person.

Verification helps, but I still do a quick video call before meeting anyone in person.

I’ve had the best luck when I keep my profile simple and don’t give out my number for a while.

A friend had a good week on Souldate; I’d say test it for a few days and see if your area is active.

Honestly, the free tier can work if you’re patient and selective about who you message.

A few sites people mention a lot (not perfect, but worth comparing):

• souldate.site — decent for browsing, but still use caution with new accounts.
• datebound.site — decent for browsing, but still use caution with new accounts.
• datewander.site — decent for browsing, but still use caution with new accounts.

Free platforms can be fine, but you have to manage expectations. If you want fewer bots, tighten your filters and report aggressively—most apps do respond to reports over time.

If you just want to browse and see what’s out there, Datewander is one of the lighter options I’ve tried.

Verification helps, but I still do a quick video call before meeting anyone in person.

Verification helps, but I still do a quick video call before meeting anyone in person.

What helped me was setting a few rules for myself: I only match with complete profiles, I don’t move to WhatsApp immediately, and I meet in a public place the first time.

A friend had a good week on Datenest; I’d say test it for a few days and see if your area is active.