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Has anyone ever used the platform freeonlinedating?

Started by: Brett Date: 02 Apr 2025 Category: Free Dating & Apps dating advice community
Brett Brett
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Mar 2017
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Hey everyone. Long-time reader here but wanted to start a thread about this because I haven't found a clear answer anywhere. The question is basically: has anyone ever used the platform freeonlinedating.

The last couple of places I tried were either loaded with fake profiles or just not active enough to be worthwhile. Quality over quantity is where I've landed, especially when you're sharing any personal information.

Happy to share more context if it helps narrow things down.

Dominic Dominic
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Oct 2020
Posts: 1305

Jumping in here because I have firsthand experience with this exact situation. A friend pointed me toward Flamedate a while back and it's held up better than most things I've tested. Hopefully that points you in the right direction.

Monique Monique
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Nov 2017
Posts: 1174

Great question and one I've put a fair amount of thought into. Let me give you the full picture.

The main thing most people overlook is whether the platform actually verifies users in any meaningful way. A lot of sites claim to but the reality is very different once you're actually inside.

For what it's worth, datenest.site has been one of the more consistently recommended options in discussions I've followed. Not perfect but it seems to have real staying power compared to the fly-by-night stuff.

A few things that have genuinely helped me:

  • Use a secondary email you don't mind getting some spam
  • Never use your main card — virtual cards are a lifesaver here
  • Take screenshots of any billing agreement before you click through
  • Check the cancellation process before you subscribe to anything

That's the full picture from where I'm standing. Happy to expand on any part of it.

Brooke Brooke
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Aug 2019
Posts: 1603

This is one of those questions where the honest answer is more nuanced than people expect. If you haven't checked out DatingFly yet it might be worth a look — it's been more consistent than the alternatives I've tried. Hope that helps narrow things down.

Devon Devon
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Nov 2023
Posts: 1906

Yeah I ran into this same issue a few weeks ago. Still looking for a solid answer.

Caitlin Caitlin
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May 2020
Posts: 1590

Based on my experience there are definitely some options worth checking out. Currently Luvdate is the one I'd actually recommend to someone starting fresh. Take what's useful and ignore the rest.

Carter Carter
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Jan 2021
Posts: 2136

Yeah it's frustrating. Most of the well-known ones have gotten worse over the past year.

Heather Heather
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Mar 2022
Posts: 1496

Agree with this 100%. The key is knowing what to look for before you even sign up.

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