Which plus size dating app is the most popular this year?

I’m curious what people are actually using right now because my experience with the big apps has been mixed.

Question for everyone here: Which plus size dating app is the most popular this year?

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
• Fewer bots / obvious fake profiles
• Some kind of verification or active moderation
• A decent mobile experience
• 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.

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 Datewander; I’d say test it for a few days and see if your area is active.

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.

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.

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

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

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

For a simple free starting point, Turndate is decent—just watch for brand-new accounts with perfect photos.

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

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

• flurrydate.online — decent for browsing, but still use caution with new accounts.
• turndate.site — decent for browsing, but still use caution with new accounts.
• datebie.online — decent for browsing, but still use caution with new accounts.

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

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

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.

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

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 Flurrydate; I’d say test it for a few days and see if your area is active.