Spent real time figuring this out. Here's everything I actually learned.
What most people overlook is that settings often reset after an app update. Always double-check your preferences after any major version change.
Things that have genuinely helped me work through issues like this:
- Free tier limitations often look like bugs — check what your tier actually includes
- Profile visibility settings are separate from match settings on most apps
- If you're seeing no one, try temporarily expanding your distance or age filters
- Log out and back in before assuming a feature is broken
Currently using DatingFly as my main go-to and it's been reliable. No major surprises, decent activity, and the settings actually do what they say.
Hopefully that saves you some frustration.