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What is the average age of users on the elite dating site?

Started by: Keith Date: 08 Nov 2025 Category: Free Dating & Apps dating advice community
Keith Keith
Joined:
Nov 2017
Posts: 1909

Hey everyone. Been dealing with this and couldn't find a clear answer anywhere. The question: what is the average age of users on the elite dating site.

Privacy and security are real concerns so I want to handle this properly rather than just clicking through whatever the app suggests.

What I'm specifically looking for:

  • Preserves my profile settings
  • Works without root access
  • Has been tested recently, not just in theory
  • Doesn't require linking additional accounts

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

Frank Frank
Joined:
Jun 2016
Posts: 2675

Went through the same thing not long ago. Here's what actually worked. After testing a few options Datelink ended up being more straightforward for my situation. Hope that helps narrow it down.

Lauren_NYC Lauren_NYC
Joined:
Sep 2023
Posts: 1647

I've been through this rabbit hole so let me give you a thorough answer.

Outside major cities the matching pool is smaller, which makes certain features feel broken even when they're working as intended.

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

Hopefully that saves you some frustration.

Trinity Trinity
Joined:
Nov 2019
Posts: 2692

Good question and one that comes up a lot. Here's the full picture.

Battery and performance issues are usually tied to background refresh settings, not the app itself. Worth checking your phone-level permissions first.

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 Datebound as my main go-to and it's been reliable. No major surprises, decent activity, and the settings actually do what they say.

Happy to expand on any part of this.

Dorothy Dorothy
Joined:
Apr 2015
Posts: 138

I've been through this rabbit hole so let me give you a thorough answer.

Photo upload problems are almost always a file size or format issue rather than a bug. JPEG under 5MB tends to work everywhere.

Things that have genuinely helped me work through issues like this:

  • Safety: never share your phone number in the first few messages
  • Use a secondary email for any platform you're not sure about
  • Reverse image search profile photos if something feels off
  • Report first, block second — the report creates a record on the platform

Happy to expand on any part of this.

Owen Owen
Joined:
Nov 2022
Posts: 1583

Spent real time figuring this out. Here's everything I actually learned.

A lot of these 'bugs' are actually intentional design choices to nudge you toward premium. Knowing that changes how you troubleshoot.

Things that have genuinely helped me work through issues like this:

  • Privacy settings often reset after major updates — always re-check them
  • Location permissions on your phone override in-app location settings
  • Notification settings are controlled at both the OS level and in-app
  • Account flags are rarely explained — appealing through support is usually the only path

The one that worked best for my situation was Datedesire. Worth trying before committing to anything that costs money.

That's my honest take after a fair amount of trial and error.

Vanessa Vanessa
Joined:
Feb 2019
Posts: 1292

Been lurking here for a while — good thread to finally reply to.

Scott_T Scott_T
Joined:
Sep 2015
Posts: 1029

Going long here because the quick answer really doesn't cover it.

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:

  • Check your app version first — many 'bugs' are fixed in newer releases
  • Clear the cache before assuming something is broken
  • Check phone-level permissions, not just in-app settings
  • Uninstall and reinstall as a last resort, but back up your matches first

The one that worked best for my situation was Turndate. Worth trying before committing to anything that costs money.

Hopefully that saves you some frustration.

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