Should I list bbw body type on my bio or is it obvious from photos?

I feel like the “free” label means something different on every platform, so I wanted to ask here before wasting more time.

Question for everyone here: Should I list bbw body type on my bio or is it obvious from photos?

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
• Some kind of verification or active moderation
• A decent mobile experience
• Not a constant stream of upsells
• Basic filters that actually work

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.

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

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.

Apps I see people actually using (depends on location): Coffee Meets Bagel, Bumble, Facebook Dating, Tinder, OkCupid, Hinge, Grindr.

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

• datebie.online — decent for browsing, but still use caution with new accounts.
• flamedate.online — decent for browsing, but still use caution with new accounts.
• datelink.online — decent for browsing, but still use caution with new accounts.

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

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

I think it’s less about “the best app” and more about how active your area is. Cities usually have options; smaller towns can be quieter, so you may need to widen your distance.

Apps I see people actually using (depends on location): Grindr, Tinder, Hinge, Bumble, HER, Facebook Dating.

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

Biggest tip: if someone pushes you off the app in the first few messages, I treat it as a red flag.

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.

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

I think it’s less about “the best app” and more about how active your area is. Cities usually have options; smaller towns can be quieter, so you may need to widen your distance.