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Written by: Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com.

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Popularity 2.5/5.0
Features 2.7/5.0
Value 2.4/5.0
Safety 2.6/5.0
Ease of Use 2.9/5.0
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Overview

"Find someone" is Mate1.com's motto, and that's exactly what it helps millions of singles do. You can sign up for free and jump-start your search for that special someone. Mate1 has collected thousands of success stories in the dating scene thanks to its massive user base (31+ million members), advanced mobile technology, comprehensive search functionalities, fast communication tools, and years of industry experience. The team behind Mate1, especially CEO Elizabeth Wasserman, is just as impressive, with a down-to-earth attitude and admirable dedication to continuously address the ever-growing wants and needs of singles everywhere.

Data Breakdown

User Base
All Singles*
Popularity (Visits/Mo)
31 Million*
Gender Ratio
41%*
59%*

Mate1.com is open to single men and women of all orientations, education levels, religions, and backgrounds. As long as you're older than 18, you can join this dating network.

In total, Mate1 has over 31 million registered users, and it sees over 3.8 million visits a month (2.6 million of those being unique), so it's safe to say Mate1 is one of the largest and most active dating sites on the web.

Mate1 is 100% free for women, and so it makes sense the that user base skews slightly female. This is good news for straight single men who will find plenty of options on the global dating site.

Features

 Match System
 Other Features

Match System

  • My Matches: Mate1 suggests highly compatible matches based on the information you include in your profile, and they give you the choice to say "No," "Yes," or "Skip" to those matches. The system will also let you know if there's mutual attraction (e.g., both of you say "Yes").
  • Refine Your Matches: The basic search allows you to filter your results by age, location, online status, and photos, while Advanced Search includes factors like lifestyle, background, and occupation.

Other Features

  • Modern Mobile Technology: Mate1's user-friendly smartphone app (for iOS and Android) helps busy singles date while out and about. And with mobile users being 5x more active than those on a desktop — as well as 80% of new traffic and 60% of usage coming from mobile — members on their phones have access to more singles for instant messaging.
  • Match Organization: Add your favorite matches to your "Hotlist" as well as see who's online now, viewed your profile, or "hotlisted" you.
  • Voice Profile: This unique voice recording technology lets you record a voice message for other members so they can get to know you better.
  • Flirt: This is like a virtual wink. Flirt is Mate1's cute way to show interest in someone who catches your eye — click the button and choose an optional pre-written message to send.
  • Live Chat: Communicate with matches in real-time.
  • Recent Activity: Check out who in your area has recently joined Mate1.
  • Active Facebook Following: Mate1 also has a lot going on in terms of Facebook, with 179,000+ likes and an entertaining feed that's constantly updated with content about modern dating and life in general.

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Ease of Use

Mate1 has been pioneering the dating space since its launch in 2004. The dating site's innovative team has created and implemented features that aren't just cool but helpful for desktop and mobile users. There are a lot of pluses to Mate1 — the intuitive app, quick sign-up process, the uncomplicated layout, and the proactive customer service team. And the only downside we can see is you won't want to go back to dating the old-fashioned way!

Mate1 has made every step easy for all online daters, whether they're tech-savvy or not, to meet someone worth pursuing a relationship with.

A Handful of Steps Make for Simple Profile Creation

When it comes to getting started on Mate1, you've got the best of both worlds: If you want to jump to the matching part, all you have to do is fill out the basics, including your age, location, and relationship status. If you want to take your time completely filling out your profile, you'll find plenty of places to express yourself, such as "What I'm Looking For," "Favorite Things," and "Least Favorite Things."

Screenshot of Mate1.com profile

Once you're happy with the answers in your profile, you can upload numerous photos and — one of the things Mate1 is most known for — record a voice message for your matches to listen to, which comes in handy if you're more of a talker than a writer. All it takes to add a recording is a quick call to a toll-free recording service. Type in your code, say what you want to say, and the voice recording will be reviewed and added to your profile within 48 hours. Members are not allowed to reveal their real names or contact information in these messages.

Mate1's Clean Mobile & Desktop Design Eliminates Distractions

Many dating sites go overboard on the showiness of their layout, but what's lying underneath is sometimes lacking in quality. That's not the case at Mate1.com.

Screenshot of Mate1 app

Organized, clean, and intuitive, Mate1's interface sticks with the necessities that will get you online dating with no muss and no fuss.

Your dashboard lists the essential site navigation (Updates, Home, Your Account) right up top, and the sidebar contains the specific activities that you can do (Messages, My Hotlist, Search NOW, etc.). The homepage also has a newsfeed of recent activity on the site.

There aren’t any complicated bells and whistles on Mate1 — it’s just simple and streamlined.

Efficiency is key, and that's what Mate1 delivers. By focusing on what's best for members and what features can actually help them make a match, Mate1 has differentiated itself from dating sites with complicated matching systems and an overwhelming number of features.

“We try to focus on different approaches to matching to see what each user will respond to," said Mate1's CEO. "We try to focus on driving value by suggesting matches and not relying on fancy features."

The Harworking & Fun-Loving "Family" That Puts Users First

Besides filling us in on the technical aspects of Mate1, Elizabeth was also kind enough to give us a behind-the-scenes look at the Montreal-based team. In Mate1's world of innovation and creativity, they've also become a family that maintains a good balance of lightheartedness and professionalism. They love digging into the numbers and figuring out how they can improve the dating site for singles around the world.

“We share a common excitement about data. We love drilling down into pockets of demographics and behavioral information," Elizabeth said.

Photo of Mate1.com team

Most importantly, the Mate1 team shares a passionate loyalty to their members and are always looking at things from their perspective. Their goal is to foster relationships, and that focus is behind everything they do.

"We’re not trying to create a big-branded image or pretend that we have an ideology," Elizabeth said. "We’re catered to matching real, regular people, and we observe their behavior and listen to their feedback."

Pros and Cons

Pros of

  • 100% free for women and a free trial membership for men.
  • Cutting-edge mobile capabilities.
  • Vast and diverse user base.
  • Unique communication features and scientific matching tools.
  • A dedicated security department promises to provide responsive fraud detection and removal.
  • Expert support available via FAQs page, contact form, or snail mail to the US, Canada, or the UK.

Cons of

  • Stripped-down interface might not be stimulating enough for some people.
  • No upgrades or premium options available for female users.

The Bottom Line

If you’re looking for a straightforward, enjoyable, and successful online dating experience, Mate1.com is a fantastic choice. Not only are the variety of members and easy-to-use features hard to beat, but the people behind the site truly care about helping singles find the right match for them. Mate1 isn’t as flashy and in-your-face as some dating sites, and that genuine quality is exactly what we like about them.

Whether you’re looking for a casual first date or a long-term love, you can take advantage of Mate1’s easy online tools to increase your chances of finding someone perfect for you.

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