How Do We Review Dating Sites?

How We Choose Dating Sites to Review

There’s already a ton of information about mainstream dating apps and platforms, so we focus on up-and-coming international dating sites. We are always adding new sites to our long list, once we discover them through:

• News headlines
• Online research
• Social media
• Review platforms
• Our readers’ suggestions

We focus on websites that offer fresh dating opportunities or unique features that enhance your online dating experience.

How Our Review Process Works

Here’s how we go from learning about a new dating site to publishing a review:

1. We research the dating site. Our goal is to uncover any scandals or rumors and analyze general sentiment. That’s why we run a deep search across news articles, social media, Reddit, and review platforms, like Trustpilot, SiteJabber, and Reviews.io.
2. We create a free account under an alias. We test the registration process to see how fast and easy it is, and explore the free access to see if a website is worth trying, even if you aren’t willing to pay. We’re extra attentive with member profiles and the verification process, if there’s one.
3. We upgrade to premium. At this stage, we try to test every feature we can afford to see which ones would give us the best value for money. We do not set out to mislead other dating site members, but we try to experience genuine interactions before letting them down gently and explaining our cause.
4. We write up our findings and insights. After a few days or weeks, we compile our results into a review before publishing it. We try to provide you with as much objective information as possible to help you make an informed decision about which dating site to choose.

Each of our reviews is a work in progress, so if you notice any discrepancies or changes, feel free to reach out, and we’ll update our takes.

The Dating Mentor Checklist for a Perfect Dating Site

We’ve yet to find an ideal dating site that would work for everyone 100% of the time. Instead, we measure every platform we test against this checklist:

• The dating site has a large number of users from different countries
• Most member profiles are verified by video and/or ID
• Member profiles are open to all users, including photo and video galleries
• There are at least two communication methods, such as mail, chat, video calls, etc.
• Customer support is available 24/7
• The platform has free registration with a free trial or welcome bonuses
• The dating site uses secure payment methods
• Members can report suspicious activity and create a list of blocked users
• The dating site has a robust privacy policy and clear terms of use
• The platform is available via desktop and mobile apps for Android and iOS

The dating sites that check the most boxes gain higher positions in our rankings.