Match.com
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- Huge user base
- Robust matching tools
- Feature-rich platform
- Detailed profiles and filters
- Commitment-focused community
- Limited free functionality
- Higher cost than many apps
- Cancellation & billing complaints
- Mixed user feedback
- Time-consuming setup
- Inactive or paywalled users
Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Match.com is among the pioneers of online dating and has remained a top choice for people seeking meaningful relationships. The platform attracts a broad demographic, with particular popularity among singles in their late 20s through 50s, including divorced individuals and single parents. Unlike many swipe-based apps, Match emphasizes depth, requiring detailed profiles that improve compatibility and foster more intentional connections. Its features range from curated daily matches and advanced search tools to Vibe Check video calls and Stir events that bring members together both virtually and in person. Match has earned credibility through its long track record of successful relationships and its proactive approach to user safety, including verification badges and reporting tools. Customer feedback highlights its structured approach as a good fit for those tired of casual dating apps, though its higher subscription costs are noted as a drawback. With its balance of classic matchmaking structure and modern dating tools, Match.com continues to stand out as a premium service for singles ready to invest in finding lasting connections.
- User Base Size : 39 million
- Global Reach : Available in 50+ countries (38 languages)
- Match Guarantee : Unavailable
- Free Tier : Available with limited features
- Pricing : Prices range from about $18–$24/month on an annual plan up to around $46 for a single month (billed upfront)
- Target Age Range : 20-50
- BBB Rating : N/R
- Customer Experience : Good
- Longevity and success stories
- Comprehensive features
- Safety and verification
- Advanced search filters (e.g., religion, education, lifestyle)
- AI-driven suggestions
- Location-based matching
- Personality quiz or compatibility test
- Swipe-based discovery
- Travel/relocation mode—Undisclosed
- Video or audio profiles
- Icebreaker prompts or questions
- In-app video calls
- In-app voice calls
- Read receipts
- See who liked your profile
- Smart notifications (e.g., new message alerts, conversation nudges)
- Unlimited messaging (free or paid)
- Virtual gifts—Undisclosed
- Auto-renewal toggle available—Undisclosed
- Free tier is ad-supported—Undisclosed
- Pay-per-use credits or coins—Undisclosed
- Premium-only read receipts
- Profile boosts / Super Likes
- Promotional discounts available—Undisclosed
- Refunds for technical issues—Undisclosed
- Subscription-based tiers
- Account deletion or pause feature
- Apple/Google single sign-on
- Multi-language support
- Social media profile linking (e.g., Instagram, Spotify)—Undisclosed
- Android mobile app
- Desktop browser / web version
- iOS mobile app
- Block/report user functions
- Government ID verification
- Incognito/private browsing mode
- LGBTQ+ inclusive safety features
- Military verification badge
- Photo verification
- Senior-specific interface (50+)
- Third-party background checks
- Apple Pay
- Bank Transfers—Undisclosed
- Cryptocurrency—Undisclosed
- Google Pay
- Major Credit Cards
- PayPal
- Renewal Reminders—Undisclosed